Division 2.1.3

The following requirements apply for the counting of the seating positions:

1. (a)

   each individual seat shall be counted as one seating position;

2. (b)

   in the case of a bench seat, any space having a width of at least 400 mm measured at the seat cushion level shall be counted as one seating position.

   This condition shall not prevent the manufacturer from using the general provisions referred to in point 1.1;

3. (c)

   however, a space as referred to in point (b) shall not be counted as one seating position where:

   1. (i)

      the bench seat includes features that prevent the bottom of the manikin from sitting in a natural way - for example: the presence of a fixed console box, an unpadded area or an interior trim interrupting the nominal seating surface;

   2. (ii)

      the design of the floor pan located immediately in front of a presumed seating position (for example the presence of a tunnel) prevents the feet of the manikin from being positioned in a natural way.