Regulation 5 Installation of catalytic converters on 220 relevant vehicles

(1)

This regulation applies in relation to a 220 relevant vehicle.

(2)

This regulation does not apply in relation to a replacement catalytic converter which is of a type that was approved before 31st October 2002.

(3)

No person shall install on a vehicle a catalytic converter or an assembly of catalytic converters unless it meets the requirements specified in paragraph (4), (5), (6), or (7).

(4)

The requirements of this paragraph are that the catalytic converter or assembly of catalytic converters is an original replacement catalytic converter which—

(a)

has been clearly and indelibly marked in accordance with section 5.3.8.2.1 of Annex I to the Vehicle Emissions Directive; and

(b)

is being installed on a vehicle for which the original replacement catalytic converter is of a type covered by point 1.10 of the addendum to the EC type-approval certificate (referred to in Appendix 1 to Annex X to the Vehicle Emissions Directive) issued in respect of that type of vehicle.

(5)

The requirements of this paragraph are that the catalytic converter or assembly of catalytic converters is an original replacement catalytic converter which—

(a)

has been clearly and indelibly marked in accordance with paragraph 4.2.1 of ECE Regulation 103; and

(b)

is being installed on a vehicle for which the original replacement catalytic converter is of a type approved as a replacement part pursuant to ECE Regulations 83 and 103.

(6)

The requirements of this paragraph are that the catalytic converter or assembly of catalytic converters is a replacement catalytic converter which—

(a)

has been clearly and indelibly marked in accordance with sections 5.1 to 5.3 of Annex XIII to the Vehicle Emissions Directive; and

(b)

is being installed on a vehicle of a type covered by point 1.2 of the addendum to the EC type-approval certificate (referred to in Appendix 2 to Annex XIII to the Vehicle Emissions Directive) issued in respect of that type of replacement catalytic converter.

(7)

The requirements of this paragraph are that the catalytic converter or assembly of catalytic converters is a replacement catalytic converter which—

(a)

has been clearly and indelibly marked in accordance with paragraphs 4.6 to 4.8 of ECE Regulation 103; and

(b)

is being installed on a vehicle of a type covered by point 6 of the communication document (referred to in Annex I to ECE Regulation 103) issued in respect of that type of replacement catalytic converter.