ADR 3/ The function of this Australian Design Rule is to specify requirements for ’Seats’, their attachment assemblies, their installation and any head restraint fitted, to minimise the possibility of occupant injury due to forces acting on the ‘Seat’ as a result of vehicle impact. (100) OR (25) Version Minimum Scope Benchmarks Forward longitudinal load. Rearward longitudinal load. Rearward seat back moment. If seat backs hinged restraining device inertia device to be self-locking. Absence or otherwise of any seat belt anchorages or Child Restraint Anchorages (CRAs) on the seat. Additional load test if CRAs more than 100 mm below top of seat back. Rearward moment. Energy dissipation of seat backs. Additionally for ADR 3/03: Roughness or sharp edges (5.1.4 of UNECE Regulation No. 17/07) Head restraints (5.3 - 5.13 of UNECE Regulation No. 17/07) Displaced luggage (5.15 of UNECE Regulation No. 17/07) Except where normal evidence applies expect to see: evidence re or and/or (for ADR3/02), OR evidence re (for ), OR For low volume up to 25 vehicles only, expect to see: a point by point comparison between a JR or USA standard and ADR requirements, OR a substantive comparison, by way of part numbers for all the main parts, between a full volume reference vehicle and the subject vehicle, OR physical observations and measurements of all main parts on a full volume reference vehicle and the subject vehicle with, if there is any doubt, evidence addressing the relative physical properties; OR a comprehensive stress analysis (Note: this should include a professional analysis of all the likely modes of failure); OR physical testing (full volume standard not mandatory); If the analysis path is chosen the calculations will have a proper regard to the interaction and combination of shear and bending forces. Overly simplistic assumptions about the behaviour of sheet metal shall be avoided where thin metal sections are involved in combination with high local stresses. It is not envisaged the analysis path would be used in preference to a comparison of standards on a mass produced vehicle because, if done properly, it is likely to take more time and then only be directly applicable to one vehicle model Example Summary Claims (for <25 vehicles/annum): (see ## at end of ADR 1)
ADR 46/ The function of this Australian Design Rule is to specify the photometric requirements for headlamps which will provide adequate illumination for the driver of the vehicle without producing undue glare for other road users. Version Minimum Scope Benchmarks Light distribution, brightness and colour. Special attention to be paid to handedness in ex LHD vehicles Expect to see: evidence the lamps comply with one of the alternate standards recognised in the ADR: , , as appropriate, or SAE J579c, or JIS D5500-1995. OR physical test results, OR evidence that the lamp is , OR evidence of the source of the lamps for LHD conversion vehicles. Example Summary Claim: (see ## at end of ADR 1) Compliance with the requirements of ADR 46/00 is claimed on the basis that: the headlamps comply with ECE requirements as evidenced by the marking E13 R5 01 1234, and are marked as suitable for RHD vehicles.
ADR 47/ The function of this Australian Design Rule is to specify the dimensions, photometric and stability requirements for retro-reflecting devices which when mounted on a vehicle will ensure that they effectively warn of the presence of the vehicle. Version Minimum Scope Benchmarks Colour Photometric performance Resistance to water Resistance to corrosion Resistance to fuels Resistance to heat Expect to see evidence that: the reflectors are approved, OR compares the standard of manufacture for the lamps to the requirements of the ADR, OR demonstrates compliance on the basis of (abbreviated) physical tests, OR the lamp is , OR uses a combination of the above. Example Summary Claim: (see ## at end of ADR 1) Compliance with the requirements of ADR 47/00 is claimed on the basis that: the reflectors comply with ECE requirements as evidenced by the marking E13 R3 02 1234.