1. Approved Test Centre Training NSAI, 6 th July 2015 Category N Vehicles

2. Background EUMVTA Framework Directive 2007/46/EC published in 2007 Introduced National Approval requirements Enforcement dates began on 29 April 2009 8 ATCs appointed prior to 29 April 2009

3. Enforcement Dates Vehicle categoryAll types must have approval from this date M1 29 April 2009 M1 special-purpose vehicles29 April 2012 M2, M3 (incomplete and complete) 29 October 2010 M2, M3 (completed vehicles)29 October 2011 N1 (incomplete and complete)29 October 2011 N1 (completed vehicles)29 April 2013 N2, N3, O1, O2, O3, O4 (incomplete and complete vehicles) 29 October 2012 N2, N3 (completed vehicles)29 October 2014 O1, O2, O3, O4 (completed vehicles)29 October 2013 N1, N2, N3, M2, M3, O1, O2, O3, O4 (special purpose vehicles) 29 October 2014

4. Our Responsibilities (NSAI/ATC) To ensure that all National Requirements are satisfied in order to support the issue of IVAs or NSSTAs Focus today on technical requirements ATCs are NSAI’s eyes and ears

5. NSAI Team Stephanie Flood Kieran Hogan Niall Murphy Enda Sherwin Andrew Cathcart Rory Brennan

6. Approved Test Centre Training NSAI, 6 th July 2015 Category N Vehicles

7. Outline Theory N2/N3 Inspection Form Rev 4 Questions and feedback Lunch 1-2pm Practical Mock inspection

8. Page 1-Documents Required Certificate Of Conformity - COC Alternatively an Incomplete IVA NSAI Evaluation Form Manufacturers documents for added equipment RUP, lateral, spray, side lights, couplings etc. General Details

9. Page 2 – Checklist In the order that the inspection should be completed Masses and dimensions feeds into mirrors etc. If an inspection is not carried out, why? Make a note of it here

10. Plates Body ID plate Fixed to the fitted body

11. Plates 2 nd stage manufacturers plate Will be fitted beside base vehicle plate after approval Approval number will be put on afterwards approval

12. Exemptions Appendix 1 Only for IVA Does not apply to NSSTA applications Exemption Justification Form Should be filled out for less obvious exemptions

13. Exemptions Rear Underrun Protection Example: Rear-loading refuse collection vehicle, tarmacadam spreader Lateral Protection Example: Street Sweeper Spray Suppression Example: Off-road vehicle, concrete mixer

14. Light Installation Which light is which? Example - Side marker lamp with side retro reflector

15. Side Marker with Retro Reflector Retro Reflector Side Marker Lamp Approval Number

16. Approval Mark Approval number Side marker - SM1 E11 00 1156 Retro reflector - IA E11 02 1156

17. Side Marker with Retro Reflector If the vehicle is longer than 6m One within 1m of the rear One within 3m of front No more than 3m between each Max 3m Max 1m Max 3m

18. Rear End-Outline Marker Lamps Max 400mm from outer edge At max height compatible with body Markings - R, R1, R2, RM1 or RM2

19. End-Outline Marker Lamps Max height compatible with body Rear position lamps used instead on mixers, tippers etc.

20. Front End-Outline Marker Lamps Same dimensional requirements Markings - A or Am

21. Reflective Tape

22. Rear light assembly Position in width – Refer to Appendix II

23. Geometric Visibility Angles Ensure no parts of body work interfere with the lights Angles on page 4 of inspection form Device for measuring angles

24. Geometric Visibility - Example Box body 15° Rear axle wheel Light assembly with indicator Box body is blocking vertical geometric visibility angle

25. Geometric Visibility - Example

26. Number and Position Refer to Appendix II Chapter 6, regulation 48 gives more detailed information Change in dimensions may mean change in requirements Base vehicle lights may not be enough

27. Light Installation Any Questions?

28. Page 5, 6 - Equipment List all equipment used in inspection Calibration date, serial number if applicable Must be signed and stamped in some way Fill out by hand, sign and scan Send PDF with e-signature

29. Masses and Dimensions Tyres Rim Diameter

30. Masses and Dimensions Length, width, height must be measured Do not just take from the Evaluation Form Axle track Centre to centre Not on the COC

31. Masses and Dimensions Rear overhang Centre of rearmost axle to the rearmost point on the vehicle

32. Bodywork Body description Box body, flat bed, tipper etc. Body ID marking Location, number Mounting details

33. Masses and Dimensions Any Questions?

34. Couplings E marks and values will be on the label/plate Manufacturer’s instructions should be supplied Approved towbar as well as coupling

35. Approval Mark - Couplings Approval number (Regulation 55, Directive 94/20/EC) E11 55R – 01 10286

36. Approval Mark - Couplings Coupling ball will usually have separate approval number

37. Coupling Ball Bolts Number, size, grade Fitted according to manufacturers instructions License plate visibility Demountable ball

38. Coupling Ball Should be installed between 350 - 420mm from the ground Clearance angles Diagrams in report Base vehicle COC/plate must have Maximum Combination Mass

39. Drawbar Coupling Easy and safe operation Lever Indicator

40. Drawbar Coupling Accessibility Must not be any more than 420mm in from rear edge of body Exceptions to this rule Tippers/rear mounted equipment - 650mm If the unobstructed height 1,150mm – 1,320mm Car transporters

41. Drawbar couplings Unobstructed height

42. 5 th Wheel Couplings Must be fixed to vehicle by means of a mounting plate If mounted by base vehicle manufacturer, mounting instructions not required

43. Couplings Any Questions?

44. Indirect Vision Not required if: The width of the cab exceeds the width of the body Or The width of the body does not exceed the maximum permissible width on the COC And The body builder has a statement from the manufacturer that the mirrors are tested at this width

45. Indirect Vision

46. Any Questions?

47. Spray Suppression Print and laminate Appendix III – Spray Suppression All figures are referred to Is the vehicle exempt? Appendix I Exempt from Spray Suppression but will require mudguards

48. Spray Suppression

49. Energy absorption or air/water separator

50. Spray Suppression Components of the system Mudguard Outer Valance Rain flap

51. Spray Suppression

63. Any Questions? Any requirements not covered that you are unsure of?

64. Lateral Protection Manufacturers documents required Approval cert, mounting instructions Virtual or physical test report – Check that mounting is the same as that tested Detail the method of attachment

65. Lateral Protection Record dimensions Must include dimensions of the guard and of any equipment that is used in place of a guard

66. Lateral Protection: Note 2 The upper edge of the guard shall not be more than 350mm below that part of the vehicle contacted by a vertical plane tangential to the outer surface of the tyres

67. Lateral Protection: Note 2

68. Where the plane does not cut the structure of the vehicle, the guard shall be level with the load carrying platform or 950mm from the ground, whichever is less.

69. Lateral Protection: Note 2 Where the plane cuts the structure of the vehicle above 1.3m from the ground, then the upper edge of the side guard shall not be less than 950mm above the ground

70. Lateral Protection

74. Any Questions?

75. Rear Underrun Protection Manufacturers documents required Approval cert, mounting instructions Virtual or physical test report – Check that mounting is the same as that tested Is it connected directly/indirectly to the chassis?

76. Rear Underrun Protection

77. Rear Under Run Protection Device must not: Be wider than the rear axle Be narrower than the rear axle by 100mm either side Max rear overhang no more than 400mm After deformation Deformation will be shown on the cert/report

78. Rear Under Run Protection Width of widest rear axle Width of cross member Width of fitted body Distance must not be greater than 100 mm Ground clearance must not exceed 550 mm

79. Rear Underrun Protection Section height of cross member must not be less than 100 mm Maximum rear overhang must not be more than 400 mm after deformation

80. Rear Underrun Protection Approval number – Rear Under Run (R58, 70/221/EEC) E4 58R 01 0541

81. Rear Underrun Protection Any Questions?

82. Photos Photos should be taken all around vehicle VIN plate Both sides - Showing lateral protection, lights Rear - Showing lights, RUP Approval marks/serial numbers Document any “Areas of Interest” Why an exemption should be given Unusual components

83. Failure Test report available to Body Builder so they can see why it failed, how to rectify it Feedback is critical Report should not come to us until the problem(s) are fixed Contact us if you are not sure

84. Thank you very much for your time! Any questions?