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ANNEX IV

LIST OF REGULATORY ACTS SETTING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF VEHICLES

PART I

List of regulatory acts for EC type-approval of vehicles produced in unlimited series

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device.

Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices.

The requirements of Directive 94/20/EC shall apply only to vehicles equipped with couplings.

The requirements of Directive 98/91/EC shall apply only when the manufacturer applies for the type-approval of a vehicle intended for the transport of dangerous goods.

In case of LPG or CNG vehicles, pending the adoption of the relevant amendments to Directive 70/221/EEC in order to include LPG and CNG tanks, a vehicle approval in accordance with UNECE Regulation No 67, as amended by the 01 series of amendments or UNECE Regulation No 110 is required.

Not exceeding 2,5 tonnes technically permissible maximum laden mass.

Derived from M1 category vehicles.

Only for vehicles of category N1, class I as described in the first table in point 5.3.1.4 of Annex I to Directive 70/220/EEC.

For vehicles with a reference mass not exceeding 2 610 kg. At the manufacturer's request may apply to vehicles with a reference mass not exceeding 2 840 kg.

For vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg and which did not benefit from the opportunity offered in footnote (9).

Only applicable to vehicles where the “Seating reference point (‘R’ point)” of the lowest seat is not more than 700 mm high above the ground level. The “R” point is defined in Directive 77/649/EEC.

X
  • Regulatory act applicable (see act for details).

  • ItemSubjectRegulatory act referenceOfficial Journal referenceApplicability
    M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4
    1Permissible sound levelDirective 70/157/EEC L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 16 XXXXXX
    2EmissionsDirective 70/220/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 1 XXXXXX
    2aEmissions (Euro 5 and 6) light-duty vehicles/access to informationRegulation (EC) No 715/2007 L 171, 29.6.2007, p. 1 Xf1 X X X
    3Fuel tanks/rear protective devicesDirective 70/221/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 Xf2 X X X X X XXXX
    4Rear registration plate spaceDirective 70/222/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 25 XXXXXXXXXX
    5Steering effortDirective 70/311/EEC L 133, 18.6.1970, p. 10 XXXXXXXXXX
    6Door latches and hingesDirective 70/387/EEC L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 5 XXXX
    7Audible warningDirective 70/388/EEC L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12 XXXXXX
    8Indirect vision devicesDirective 2003/97/EC L 25, 29.1.2004, p. 1 XXXXXX
    9BrakingDirective 71/320/EEC L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37 XXXXXXXXXX
    10Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)Directive 72/245/EEC L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15 XXXXXXXXXX
    11Diesel smokeDirective 72/306/EEC L 190, 20.8.1972, p. 1 XXXXXX
    12Interior fittingsDirective 74/60/EEC L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2 X
    13Anti-theft and immobiliserDirective 74/61/EEC L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 XXXXXX
    14Protective steeringDirective 74/297/EEC L 165, 20.6.1974, p. 16 XX
    15Seat strengthDirective 74/408/EEC L 221, 12.8.1974, p. 1 XXXXXX
    16Exterior projectionsDirective 74/483/EEC L 256, 2.10.1974, p. 4 X
    17Speedometer and reverse gearDirective 75/443/EEC L 196, 26.7.1975, p. 1 XXXXXX
    18Plates (statutory)Directive 76/114/EEC L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 1 XXXXXXXXXX
    19Seat-belt anchoragesDirective 76/115/EEC L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6 XXXXXX
    20Installation of lighting and light signalling devicesDirective 76/756/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1 XXXXXXXXXX
    21Retro reflectorsDirective 76/757/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 32 XXXXXXXXXX
    22End-outline, front-position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lampsDirective 76/758/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 54 XXXXXXXXXX
    23Direction indicatorsDirective 76/759/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 71 XXXXXXXXXX
    24Rear registration plate lampsDirective 76/760/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 85 XXXXXXXXXX
    25Headlamps (including bulbs)Directive 76/761/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 96 XXXXXX
    26Front fog lampsDirective 76/762/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 122 XXXXXX
    27Towing hooksDirective 77/389/EEC L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 41 XXXXXX
    28Rear fog lampsDirective 77/538/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 60 XXXXXXXXXX
    29Reversing lampsDirective 77/539/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 72 XXXXXXXXXX
    30Parking lampsDirective 77/540/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 83 XXXXXX
    31Seat-belts and restraint systemsDirective 77/541/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 95 XXXXXX
    32Forward visionDirective 77/649/EEC L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1 X
    33Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicatorsDirective 78/316/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 3 XXXXXX
    34Defrost/demistDirective 78/317/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 27 X f3
    35Wash/wipeDirective 78/318/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 49 X f4
    36Heating systemsDirective 2001/56/EC L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 21 XXXXXXXXXX
    37Wheel guardsDirective 78/549/EEC L 168, 26.6.1978, p. 45 X
    38Head restraintsDirective 78/932/EEC L 325, 20.11.1978, p. 1 X
    39CO2 emissions/fuel consumptionDirective 80/1268/EEC L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 36 XX
    40Engine powerDirective 80/1269/EEC L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 46 XXXXXX
    41Emissions (Euro IV and V) heavy-duty vehicles.Directive 2005/55/EC L 275, 20.10.2005, p. 1 Xf5 X XX X X
    42Lateral protectionDirective 89/297/EEC L 124, 5.5.1989, p. 1 XXXX
    43Spray-suppression systemsDirective 91/226/EEC L 103, 23.4.1991, p. 5 XXXX
    44Masses and dimensions (cars)Directive 92/21/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 1 X
    45Safety glazingDirective 92/22/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 11 XXXXXXXXXX
    46TyresDirective 92/23/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 95 XXXXXXXXXX
    47Speed limitation devicesDirective 92/24/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 154 XXXX
    48Masses and dimensions (other than vehicles referred to in item 44)Directive 97/27/EC L 233, 28.8.1997, p. 1 XXXXXXXXX
    49External projections of cabsDirective 92/114/EEC L 409, 31.12.1992, p. 17 XXX
    50CouplingsDirective 94/20/EC L 195, 29.7.1994, p. 1 Xf6 X X X X X XXXX
    51FlammabilityDirective 95/28/EC L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 1 X
    52Buses and coachesDirective 2001/85/EC L 42, 13.2.2002, p. 1 XX
    53Frontal impactDirective 96/79/EC L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 7 Xf7
    54Side impactDirective 96/27/EC L 169, 8.7.1996, p. 1 Xf8 X
    55(empty)
    56Vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goodsDirective 98/91/EC L 11, 16.1.1999, p. 25 Xf9 X X X X X X
    57Front under-run protectionDirective 2000/40/EC L 203, 10.8.2000, p. 9 XX
    58Pedestrian protectionDirective 2003/102/EC L 321, 6.12.2003, p. 15 X X f10
    59RecyclabilityDirective 2005/64/EC L 310, 25.11.2005, p. 10 XX—
    60Frontal protection systemsDirective 2005/66/EC L 309, 25.11.2005, p. 37 XX
    61Air-conditioning systemsDirective 2006/40/EC L 161, 14.6.2006, p. 12 XXf11

    Appendix

    List of regulatory acts for type-approval of vehicles belonging to the category M1, produced in small series pursuant to Article 22

    Electronic sub-assembly.

    Component.

    Vehicle.

    Installation prescriptions.

    However, Article 7 of Directive 2005/64/EC applies.

    Key

    X
  • EC type-approval certificate shall be issued; conformity of production shall be ensured.

  • A
  • No exemptions permitted except those specified in the regulatory act. Type-approval certificate and type-approval mark are not required. Test reports shall be established by a notified technical service.

  • B
  • The technical prescriptions of the regulatory act shall be fulfilled. The tests provided for in the regulatory act shall be performed in their entirety; subject to the agreement of the approval authority, they may be performed by the manufacturer himself; the manufacturer may be allowed to issue the technical report; a type-approval certificate does not have to be issued and type-approval is not required.

  • C
  • The manufacturer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the approval authority that the essential requirements of the regulatory act are fulfilled.

  • N/A
  • This regulatory act is not applicable (no requirements).

  • SubjectRegulatory act referenceOfficial Journal referenceM1
    1Permissible sound levelDirective 70/157/EEC L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 16 A
    2Emissions with the exception of the whole set of requirements relating to On Board Diagnostics (OBDs)Directive 70/220/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 1 A
    2aEmissions (Euro 5 and 6) with the exception of the whole set of requirements relating to On Board Diagnostics (OBDs) and access to informationRegulation (EC) No 715/2007 L 171, 29.6.2007, p. 1 A
    3Fuel tanks/Rear protective devicesDirective 70/221/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23 B
    4Rear registration plate spaceDirective 70/222/EEC L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 25 B
    5Steering effortDirective 70/311/EEC L 133, 18.6.1970, p. 10 C
    6Door latches and hingesDirective 70/387/EEC L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 5 C
    7Audible warningDirective 70/388/EEC L 176, 10.8.1970, p. 12 B
    8Indirect vision devicesDirective 2003/97/EC L 25, 29.1.2004, p. 1

    Xf12

    Bf13

    9BrakingDirective 71/320/EEC L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37 A
    10Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)Directive 72/245/EEC L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15

    Af14

    Cf15

    11Diesel smokeDirective 72/306/EEC L 190, 20.8.1972, p. 1 A
    12Interior fittingsDirective 74/60/EEC L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 2 C
    13Anti-theft and immobiliserDirective 74/61/EEC L 38, 11.2.1974, p. 22 A
    14Protective steeringDirective 74/297/EEC L 165, 20.6.1974, p. 16 C
    15Seat strengthDirective 74/408/EEC L 221, 12.8.1974, p. 1 C
    16Exterior projectionsDirective 74/483/EEC L 266, 2.10.1974, p. 4 C
    17Speedometer and reverse gearDirective 75/443/EEC L 196, 26.7.1975, p. 1 B
    18Plates (statutory)Directive 76/114/EEC L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 1 B
    19Seat-belt anchoragesDirective 76/115/EEC L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 6 B
    20Installation of lighting and light signalling devicesDirective 76/756/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1 B
    21Retro reflectorsDirective 76/757/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 32 X
    22End-outline, front position (side), rear-position (side), stop, side marker, daytime running lampsDirective 76/758/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 54 X
    23Direction indicatorsDirective 76/759/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 71 X
    24Rear registration plate lampsDirective 76/760/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 85 X
    25Headlamps (including bulbs)Directive 76/761/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 96 X
    26Front fog lampsDirective 76/762/EEC L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 122 X
    27Towing hooksDirective 77/389/EEC L 145, 13.6.1977, p. 41 B
    28Rear fog lampsDirective 77/538/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 60 X
    29Reversing lampsDirective 77/539/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 72 X
    30Parking lampsDirective 77/540/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 83 X
    31Seat-belts and restraint systemsDirective 77/541/EEC L 220, 29.8.1977, p. 95

    A

    B

    32Forward visionDirective 77/649/EEC L 267, 19.10.1977, p. 1 A
    33Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicatorsDirective 78/316/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 3 A
    34Defrost/demistDirective 78/317/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 27 C
    35Wash/wipeDirective 78/318/EEC L 81, 28.3.1978, p. 49 C
    36Heating systemDirective 2001/56/EC L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 21 C
    37Wheel guardsDirective 78/549/EEC L 168, 26.6.1978, p. 45 B
    39CO2 emissions/Fuel consumptionDirective 80/1268/EEC L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 36 A
    40Engine powerDirective 80/1269/EEC L 375, 31.12.1980, p. 46 C
    41Emissions (Euro IV and V) heavy-duty vehicles with the exception of the whole set of requirements relating to On Board Diagnostics (OBDs)Directive 2005/55/EC L 275, 20.10.2005, p. 1 A
    44Masses and dimensions (cars)Directive 92/21/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 1 C
    45Safety glazingDirective 92/22/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 11

    X

    B

    46TyresDirective 92/23/EEC L 129, 14.5.1992, p. 95

    X

    B

    50CouplingsDirective 94/20/EC L 195, 29.7.1994, p. 1

    X

    A

    53Frontal impactDirective 96/79/EC L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 7 N/A
    54Side impactDirective 96/27/EC L 169, 8.7.1996, p. 1 N/A
    58Pedestrian protectionDirective 2003/102/EC L 321, 6.12.2003, p. 15 N/A
    59RecyclabilityDirective 2005/64/EC L 310, 25.11.2005, p 10 N/Af16
    60Frontal Protection systemDirective 2005/66/EC L 309, 25.11.2005, p 37

    X

    A

    61Air-conditioning systemDirective 2006/40/EC L 161, 14.6.2006, p. 12

    X

    B

    PART II

    List of UNECE regulations recognised as an alternative to directives or regulations mentioned in Part I

    Where reference is made to a separate Directive or Regulation in the table of Part I, an approval issued under the following UNECE Regulations to which the Community has acceded as a Contracting Party to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe “Revised 1958 Agreement” by virtue of Council Decision 97/836/ECf17, or subsequent Council decisions as referred to in Article 3(3) of that Decision, shall be considered as equivalent to an EC type-approval granted under the relevant separate Directive or Regulation.

    Any further amendment of the UNECE Regulations listed belowf18 shall also be deemed to be equivalent, subject to the Community Decision as referred to in Article 4(2) of Decision 97/836/EC.

    The numbering of the entries in this table refers to the numbering used in the table of Part I.

    Where the separate directive or regulation contains installation requirements, these apply also to components and separate technical units approved in accordance with the UNECE Regulations.

    SubjectBasic UNECE Regulation numberSeries of amendments
    1f19 Permissible sound level5102
    Replacement silencing systems5900
    2Emissions8305
    Replacement catalytic converters10300
    3Fuel tanks3402
    LPG tanks6701
    CNG tanks11000
    Rear protective device5801
    5Steering effort7901
    6Door latches and hinges1102
    7Audible warning2800
    8Indirect vision devices4602
    9Braking1310
    Braking13H00
    Brake linings9001
    10Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility)1002
    11Diesel smoke2403
    12Interior fittings2101
    13Anti-theft1803
    Anti-theft and immobiliser11600
    Vehicle Alarm Systems9701
    11600
    14Behaviour of steering device under impact1203
    15Seat strength1707
    Seat strength (buses and coaches)8001
    16Exterior projections2603
    17Speedometer3900
    19Seat-belt anchorages1406
    20Installation of lighting and light signalling devices4803
    21Retro reflectors302
    22End-outline/front-position (side)/rear-position (side)/stop lamps702
    Daytime running lamps8700
    Side marker lamps9100
    23Direction indicators601
    24Rear registration plate lamp400
    25Headlamps (R2 and HS1)102
    25Headlamps (sealed beam)502
    Headlamps (H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, and/or H8, H9,HIR1, HIR2 and/or H11)805
    Headlamps (H4)2003
    Headlamps (halogen sealed beam)3102
    Filament lamps for use in approved lamp units3703
    Headlamps with gas-discharge light sources9800
    Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units9900
    Headlamps (asymmetrical passing beam)11200
    Adaptative front-lighting systems12300
    26Front fog lamps1902
    28Rear fog lamps3800
    29Reversing lamps2300
    30Parking lamps7700
    31Seat-belts and restraint systems1604
    Child restraints4404
    32Front forward field of vision12500
    33Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators12100
    36Heating systems12200
    38Head restraints (combined with seats)1707
    Head restraints2504
    39CO2 emissions — Fuel consumption10100
    40Engine power8500
    41Emissions (Euro IV and V) heavy-duty vehicles4904
    42Lateral protection7300
    45Safety glazing4300
    46Tyres, motor vehicles and their trailers3002
    Tyres, commercial vehicles and their trailers5400
    Temporary-use spare wheels/tyres6401
    Rolling sound11701
    47Speed limitation devices8900
    50Couplings5501
    Close-coupling device10200
    51Flammability11800
    52Buses and coaches10702
    Strength of superstructure (buses and coaches)6600
    53Frontal impact9401
    54Side impact9502
    56Vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods10504
    57Front under-run protection9300

    Annotations

    Footnotes

    f1

    For vehicles with a reference mass not exceeding 2 610 kg. At the manufacturer's request may apply to vehicles with a reference mass not exceeding 2 840 kg.

    f2

    In case of LPG or CNG vehicles, pending the adoption of the relevant amendments to Directive 70/221/EEC in order to include LPG and CNG tanks, a vehicle approval in accordance with UNECE Regulation No 67, as amended by the 01 series of amendments or UNECE Regulation No 110 is required.

    f3

    Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device.

    f4

    Vehicles of this category shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices.

    f5

    For vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg and which did not benefit from the opportunity offered in footnote (9).

    f6

    The requirements of Directive 94/20/EC shall apply only to vehicles equipped with couplings.

    f7

    Not exceeding 2,5 tonnes technically permissible maximum laden mass.

    f8

    Only applicable to vehicles where the “Seating reference point (‘R’ point)” of the lowest seat is not more than 700 mm high above the ground level. The “R” point is defined in Directive 77/649/EEC.

    f9

    The requirements of Directive 98/91/EC shall apply only when the manufacturer applies for the type-approval of a vehicle intended for the transport of dangerous goods.

    f10

    Derived from M1 category vehicles.

    f11

    Only for vehicles of category N1, class I as described in the first table in point 5.3.1.4 of Annex I to Directive 70/220/EEC.

    f12

    Component.

    f13

    Installation prescriptions.

    f14

    Electronic sub-assembly.

    f15

    Vehicle.

    f16

    However, Article 7 of Directive 2005/64/EC applies.

    f17

    OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78.

    f18

    For subsequent amendments, see UNECE TRANS/WP.29/343 in its latest revision.

    f19

    The numbering of the entries in this table refers to the numbering used in the table of Part I.