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to ensure the LPD would comply if subjected to actual physical testing".
6.5.                                    In paragraph 14.4 of Appendix A, omit "The validity of the calculation method shall be established to the satisfaction of the Technical Service", substitute "The calculation method shall be derived from established mechanical engineering principles/methods, such as static mechanics
(e.g. engineering stress and deflection calculations for the applied load) or finite element methods, which are sufficiently valid and accurate to ensure the LPD would comply if subjected to actual physical testing".
6.6.                                    In paragraph 15.1 of Appendix A, omit "paragraphs 15.2.3. and 15.2.4.", substitute "paragraphs 15.2.2. and 15.2.3.".
6.7.                                    In paragraph 2.4 of Annex 3 to Appendix A, omit "the test forces required in paragraphs 2.8. and 14.4.", substitute "the test forces required in paragraphs 12.10. and 14.4."
6.8.                                    The derogations in paragraphs 13 and 16 of Appendix A shall not apply – instead refer to clauses 6.9 to 6.13 below.
6.9.                                    Where access steps are used as horizontal rails in an LPD, these must meet all the applicable requirements of Appendix A for horizontal rails, except as varied by clauses 6.1 to 6.7 above and 6.10 to 6.11 below.
6.10.                                Notwithstanding the dimensional requirements of paragraphs 12.3 and 14.2 (as applicable) of Appendix A, and subject to clause 6.10.1 below, access steps with an outer vertical face of at least 42 mm in height may be used as horizontal rails in an LPD.
6.10.1.                          To be counted as a horizontal rail in an LPD, access steps which have an outer face less than 50 mm in height for a sub-category NB2 vehicle or less than 100 mm in height for a category NC vehicle, must be designed and positioned, including in combination with at least one handhold point (e.g. using a dedicated handrail, a suitable side section of a truck headboard etc.), to allow an operator to climb and descend the vehicle, while keeping at least three of four limbs in contact with the vehicle at all times.
6.11.                                Where access steps to the vehicle cab and/or a 'Sleeper Berth' are used as horizontal rails in a required (i.e. mandatory) LPD, the outermost edge of the highest step in the LPD may be up to 50 mm inboard of:
            (a)      the outermost edge of the lowest step in the LPD; and
            (b)      the outermost edge of the tyre(s) on the wheel immediately to the rear of the LPD, excluding any bulging of the tyre(s) close to the ground.
6.12.                                LPDs may be arranged with additional gaps where this is necessary for:
            (a)      hose or pipe connections for filling and/or emptying a closed tank permanently fitted to a vehicle designed solely for the carriage of one or