Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01344:body:0:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01344
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 19086–21957

this Regulation.
2.15.  "Partitioning system" means parts or devices which, in addition to the seat-backs, are intended to protect the occupants from displaced luggage; in particular, a partitioning system may be constituted by netting or wire mesh located above the level of the seat-backs in their upright or folded down position. Head restraints fitted as standard equipment for vehicles equipped with such parts or devices shall be considered as part of the partitioning system. However, a seat equipped with a head restraint shall not be considered as being on its own a partitioning system.
  3.  Application for approval
3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.
3.2. It shall be accompanied by the following documents in triplicate and the following particulars:
3.2.1. A detailed description of the vehicle type with regard to the design of the seats, their anchorages, and their adjustment, displacement and locking systems;
3.2.1.1. A detailed description and/or drawings of the partitioning system, if applicable.
3.2.2. Drawings, on an appropriate scale and in sufficient detail, of the seats, their anchorages on the vehicle, and their adjustment, displacement and locking systems.
3.2.3. In the case of a seat with a detachable head restraint:
3.2.3.1. A detailed description of the head restraint, specifying in particular the nature of the padding material or materials;
3.2.3.2. A detailed description of the location, the type of support and the attachments for mounting the head restraint on the seat.
3.2.4. In the case of a separate head restraint:
3.2.4.1. A detailed description of the head restraint, specifying in particular the nature of the padding material or materials;
3.2.4.2. A detailed description of the location, and the attachments for fitting the head restraint to the structure of the vehicle.
3.3. The following shall be submitted to the Technical Service responsible for the approval tests:
3.3.1. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved or the parts of the vehicle which the Technical Service deems necessary for approval tests;
3.3.2. An additional set of the seats with which the vehicle is equipped, with their anchorages.
3.3.3. For vehicles with seats fitted or capable of being fitted with head restraints, in addition to the requirements set out in paragraphs 3.3.1. and 3.3.2. above:
3.3.3.1. In the case of detachable head restraints: an additional set of seats, fitted with head restraints, with which the vehicle is equipped, together with their anchorages.
3.3.3.2. In the case of separate head restraints: an additional set of the seats with which the vehicle is equipped, with their anchorages, an additional set of the corresponding head restraints and the part of the vehicle structure to which