Division 3.6 Design examination

United Kingdom

1. 3.6.1Division 3.6.1
2. 3.6.2The application shall make it possible to understand the design, manufacture and operation of the subsystem or safety component, and to assess the conformity with the requirements of this Regulation that apply to it.
3. 3.6.3The approved body shall examine the application and, where the design meets the requirements of this Regulation that apply to the subsystem or safety component, it shall issue a design examination certificate to the manufacturer. That certificate shall give the name and address of the manufacturer, the conclusions of the examination, the conditions (if any) for its validity and the data necessary for identification of the approved design. That certificate may have one or more annexes attached.
4. 3.6.4The approved body shall keep itself apprised of any changes in the generally acknowledged state of the art which indicate that the approved design may no longer comply with the applicable requirements of this Regulation, and shall determine whether such changes require further investigation. If so, the approved body shall inform the manufacturer accordingly.
5. 3.6.5Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of the design examination certificates and/or any additions thereto which it has issued or withdrawn, and shall, periodically or upon request, make available to the Secretary of State the list of certificates and/or any additions thereto refused, suspended or otherwise restricted.
6. 3.6.6Division 3.6.6