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70/221 EEC
FUEL TANKS / REAR PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Development of Regulation
No.
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Revised
70/221
79/490
81/333
97/19
2000/8
Corrig.
L76/23
L128/22
L131/4
L125/1
L106/7
L64/39
Issue Date
1970/03/20
1979/04/18
1981/04/13
1997/04/18
2000/03/20
2001/03/06
Effective Date
Date Presented
by JASIC
Remarks
1998/02/06
2000/07/03
2001/05/07
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Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 20 March 1970
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear protective
devices for motor vehicles and their trailers
(70/221/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in particular
Article 100 thereof;
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament1;
Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee2;
Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles must satisfy pursuant to national laws relate, inter
alia to their liquid fuel tanks and rear protective devices;
Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to another; whereas it is therefore necessary that
all Member States adopt the same requirements either in addition to or in place of their existing rules, in order,
in particular, to allow the EEC type approval procedure which was the subject of the Council Directive3 of 6
February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type approval of motor
vehicles and their trailers to be applied in respect of each type of vehicle;
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
For the purposes of this Directive, 'vehicle' means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or
without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km per hour, and
its trailers, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails, agricultural tractors and machinery and public
works vehicles.
Article 2
No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type approval or national type approval of a vehicle on grounds
relating to liquid fuel tanks or rear protective devices if these satisfy the requirements set out in the Annex.
Article 3
The amendments necessary for adjusting the requirements of the Annex so as to take account of technical
progress, with the exception of the requirements set out under item I, shall be adopted in accordance with the
procedure laid down in Article 13 of the Council Directive of 6 February 1970 on the type approval of motor
vehicles and their trailers.
Article 4
1. Member States shall put into force the provisions containing the requirements needed in order to comply
with this Directive within eighteen months of its notification and shall forthwith inform the Commission
thereof.
2. Member States shall ensure that the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the
field covered by this Directive are communicated to the Commission.
OJ No C 160, 18.12.1969, p. 7.
OJ No C 48, 16.4.1969, p. 16.
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OJ No L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.
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Article 5
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 March 1970.
For the Council
The President
P. HARMEL
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ANNEX
I.
Tanks and reserve tanks for liquid fuel
I.1.
Fuel tanks must be made so as to be corrosion resistant. They must satisfy the leakage tests
carried out by the manufacturer at a pressure equal to double the working pressure but in any
event not less than 1.3 bars. Any excess pressure or any pressure exceeding the working
pressure must be automatically compensated by suitable devices (vents, safety valves, etc.).
The vents must be designed in such a way as to prevent any fire risks. The fuel must not escape
through the fuel tank cap or through the devices provided to compensate excess pressure, even
if the tank is completely overturned: a drip shall be tolerated.
I.2.
Fuel tanks must be installed in such a way as to be protected from the consequences of an
impact to the front or to the rear of the vehicle; there shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges,
etc., near the tanks.
II.
Rear protective devices
II.1.
The ground clearance throughout the width of the rear of the chassis or of the main parts of the
body may not exceed 70 cm, where the centre of the rearmost axle and the rearmost point of
the vehicle are more than 1 m apart.
II.2.
If this requirement is not met, the vehicle must be equipped with a rear protective device fitted
in accordance with the specifications listed below.
II.3.
Specifications for fitting rear protective devices:
II.3.1.
The underside of the rear protective device must be less than 70 cm from the ground when the
vehicle is unladen.
II.3.2.
At the place where the rear protective device is fitted its width may not exceed the width of the
vehicle or be less than the width of the vehicle by more than 10 cm on either side.
II.3.3.
The rear protective device must be placed as closely as possible to the rear of the vehicle and
in no case more than 60 cm from the rearmost point of the vehicle.
II.3.4.
The ends of the rear protective device must not be bent backwards.
II.3.5.
The rear protective device must be firmly fixed to the chassis side-members or to whatever
replaces them.
II.3.6.
The rear protective device must have a bending strength at least equivalent to that of a steel
beam whose cross-section has a bending strength modulus of 20 cm3.
II.4.
By way of derogation from the preceding requirements, vehicles of the following types need
not be fitted with a rear protective device:
tractors for semi-trailers;
'slung' trailers and other similar trailers for the transport of logs or other very long items;
vehicles for which a rear protective device is incompatible with their use.
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COMMISSION DIRECTIVE
of 18 April 1979
adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to the liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and
their trailers
(79/490/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (1), as last amended by
Directive 78/547/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 11, 12 and 13 thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 70/221/EEC of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to the liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their
trailers (3),
Whereas, in view of experience gained and of the state of the art, it is now possible to make requirements
more stringent and to match them more closely to actual test conditions;
Whereas devices for rear underrun protection are already marketed both separately and after being fitted to a
vehicle; whereas if it is possible to check them before they are fitted to a vehicle, their free movement may
be facilitated by the introduction of EEC type-approval for such devices considered as separate technical units
within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC;
Whereas the provisions of this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the
Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Directives Aimed at the Removal of Technical Barriers to Trade in
the Motor Vehicle Sector,
Article 1
Directive 70/221/EEC is amended as follows:
1. Articles 2 and 2a are replaced by the following:
'Article 2
1.
No Member State may, on grounds relating to its liquid fuel tanks, refuse to grant EEC
type-approval or national type-approval for a vehicle if such vehicle satisfies the
requirements set out in the Annex concerning liquid fuel tanks.
2.
No Member State may, on grounds relating to rear underrun protection, refuse to grant
EEC type-approval or national type-approval for a vehicle if such vehicle satisfies the
requirements set out in the Annex concerning rear underrun protection or if such vehicle
is fitted with a rear underrun protective device which has been granted type-approval as
a technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC and installed
in accordance with the requirements of item II.5 of the Annex.
3.
No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or national type-approval for
a rear underrun protective device if such device, considered as a technical unit within
the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC, satisfies the relevant requirements
set out in the Annex.
Article 2a
1.
No Member State may, on grounds relating to its liquid fuel tanks, refuse or prohibit the
sale, registration, entry into service or use of a vehicle if such a vehicle satisfies the
requirements set out in the Annex concerning liquid fuel tanks.
(1)
OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.

OJ No L 168, 26. 6. 1978, p. 39.
(3)
OJ No L 76, 6. 4. 1970, p. 23 and OJ No L 65, 15. 3. 1979, p. 42.
(2)
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2.
3.
No Member State may, on grounds relating to its rear underrun protection, refuse or
prohibit the sale, registration, entry into service or use of a vehicle if such a vehicle
satisfies the requirements set out in the Annex concerning rear underrun protection or if
the vehicle is fitted with a rear underrun protective device which has been granted typeapproval as a technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC
and installed in accordance with the requirements set out in item II.5 of the Annex.
No Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of any rear underrun protective
device considered as technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/
EEC if it conforms to a type which has been granted type-approval within the meaning
of Article 2 (3).'
2. The following Article is inserted:

'Article 2b
A Member State which carries out type-approval shall take the measures necessary to ensure that it is
informed of any modification to a part or characteristic referred to in items II.2.1 and II.2.2 of the Annex. The
competent authorities of that Member State shall determine whether fresh tests should be carried out on the
modified type and a fresh report drawn up. Where such tests reveal that the requirements of this Directive
have not been complied with, the modification shall not be authorized.'
3. The Annex to Council Directive 70/221/EEC shall be amended in accordance with the Annex to this
Directive.
Article 2
1. As from 1 January 1980, no Member State may, on grounds relating to the rear underrun protection of
vehicles:
refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle, to grant EEC type-approval, or issue the copy of
the certificate provided for in the last indent of Article 10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC,
or to grant national type-approval, or
prohibit the entry into service of vehicles,
if the parts providing rear underrun protection for such type of vehicle or such vehicles comply with the
provisions of Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by this Directive.
2. With effect from 1 October 1980, a Member State:
shall no longer issue the copy of the certificate provided for in the last indent of Article
10 (1) of Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 in respect of a type of vehicle of
which the parts providing rear underrun protection do not comply with the provisions of
Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by this Directive,
shall refuse to grant national type-approval of a type of vehicle of which the parts
providing rear underrun protection do not comply with the provisions of Directive 70/
221/EEC, as last amended by this Directive.
3. As from 1 October 1981, Member States may prohibit the entry into service of vehicles of which the parts
providing rear underrun protection do not comply with the provisions of Directive 70/221/EEC, as last
amended by this Directive.
Article 3
Before 1 January 1980, Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this
Directive, and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
Article 4
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Done at Brussels, 18 April 1979.

For the Commission
Etienne DAVIGNON
Member of the Commission
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ANNEX
The wording of item II is replaced by the following:
'II.
REAR UNDERRUN PROTECTION
II.1.
General
Vehicles covered by this Directive must be designed so as to provide effective protection
against underrunning from the rear by vehicles of categories M1 and N1 (1).
II.2.
Definitions
II.2.1.
Vehicle type for the purposes of rear underrun protection

The term "vehicle type for the purposes of rear underrun protection" means vehicles which do
not differ with respect to the following main characteristics:
II.2.1.1.
Width of the rear axle, structure, dimensions, shape and materials of the rear part of the vehicle
in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements of items II.5.1 to II.5.4.5.5;
II.2.1.2.
Suspension characteristics in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements of items II.5.1
to II.5.4.5.5.
II.2.2.
Type of rear underrun protective device

The term "type of rear underrun protective device" means devices which do not differ with
respect to the following main characteristics:
II.2.2.1.
shape,
II.2.2.2.
dimensions,
II.2.2.3.
attachment,
II.2.2.4.
materials.
II.3.
Application for EEC type-approval
II.3.1.
Application for EEC type-approval of a vehicle type with respect to rear underrun protection.
II.3.1.1.
The application for EEC type-approval of a vehicle type with respect to the rear underrun
protection must be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or his authorized representative.
II.3.1.2.
It must be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in triplicate and the following

information:
II.3.1.2.1.
A description of the vehicle from the standpoint of the criteria referred to in item II.2.1, together
with dimensional drawings and either a photograph or an exploded view of the rear of the
vehicle. The numbers and/or symbols identifying the vehicle type must be quoted;
II.3.1.2.2.
A technical description of the parts providing rear underrun protection together with
(1) Categories under the international classification set out in Note (b) of Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/EEC
of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor
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sufficiently detailed information.

II.3.1.2.3.
A vehicle representative of the type to be approved must be submitted to the technical service
responsible for the type-approval tests.
II.3.2.
Application for EEC type-approval in respect of a rear underrun protective device considered
to be a technical unit.
II.3.2.1.
The application for EEC type-approval in respect of a rear underrun protective device
considered to be a technical unit within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC
must be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or the manufacturer of the rear underrun
protective device or by their respective authorized representatives.
II.3.2.2.
For each type of rear underrun protective device, the application must be accompanied by:
II.3.2.2.1.
Documentation in triplicate giving a description of the technical characteristics of the device;
II.3.2.2.2.
A sample of the type of device. If the competent authority deems it to be necessary, it may
request a further sample. The samples must be clearly and indelibly marked with the applicant's
trade name or mark and the type designation.
II.4.
EEC type-approval
II.4.1.
The EEC type-approval certificate for a vehicle type must be provided with an Annex drawn
up in conformity with one of the following models:
II.4.1.1.
In the case of the application referred to in item II.3.1, the model shown in Appendix 1;
II.4.1.2.
In the case of the application referred to in item II.3.2, the model shown in Appendix 2.
II.5.
Specifications
II.5.1.
All vehicles must be so constructed and/or equipped as to offer effective protection over their
whole width against underrunning from the rear by vehicles of categories M1 and N1 (1).
II.5.2.
Any vehicle in one of the categories M1, M2, M3, N1, O1 or O2 (1) will be deemed to satisfy the
condition set out in item II.5.1 if the ground clearance of the entire rear width of the chassis or
the main parts of the body does not exceed 55 cm.
This requirement must be satisfied over a distance of 45 cm measured from the rear extremity
of the vehicle.
II.5.3.
Any vehicle in one of the categories N2, N3, O3 or O4 (1) will be deemed to satisfy the condition
set out in item II.5.1 provided that:
the vehicle is equipped with a special rear underrun protective device in accordance with
the requirements of item II.5.4, or
the vehicle is so designed and/or equipped at the rear that, by virtue of their shape and
characteristics, its component parts can be regarded as replacing the rear underrun
protective device. Components whose combined function satisfies the requirements set
out in item II.5.4 are considered to form a rear underrun protective device.
II.5.4.
A device for protection against underrunning from the rear, hereinafter referred to as 'device',
generally consists of a cross-member and linking components connected to the chassis side-
(1) Categories under the international classification set out in Note (b) of Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/EEC
of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor
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members or to whatever replaces them.

It must have the following characteristics:
II.5.4.1.
The device must be fitted as close to the rear of the vehicle as possible. When he vehicle is
unladen (2), the lower edge of the device must at no point be more than 55 cm above the ground;
II.5.4.2.
The width of the device must at no point exceed the width of the rear axle measured at the
outermost points of the wheels, excluding the bulging of the tyres close to the ground, nor must
it be more than 10 cm shorter on either side. Where there is more than one rear axle, the width
to be considered is that of the widest rear axle;
II.5.4.3.
The section height of the cross-member must be not less than 10 cm. The lateral extremities of
the cross-member must not bend to the rear or have a sharp outer edge; this condition is fulfilled
when the lateral extremities of the cross-member are rounded on the outside and have a radius
of curvature of not less than 2.5 mm
II.5.4.4.
The device may be so designed that its position at the rear of the vehicle can be varied. In this
event, there must be a guaranteed method of securing it in the service position so that any
unintentional change of position is precluded. It must be possible for the operator to vary the
position of the device by applying a force not exceeding 40 daN;
II.5.4.5.
The device must offer adequate resistance to forces applied parallel to the longitudinal axis of
the vehicle, and be connected, when in the service position, with the chassis side-members or
whatever replaces them.
This requirement will be satisfied if it is shown that both during and after the application the
horizontal distance between the rear of the device and the rear extremity of the vehicle does not
exceed 40 cm at any of the points P1, P2 and P3. In measuring this distance, any part of the
vehicle which is more than 3 m above the ground when the vehicle is unladen must be
excluded;
II.5.4.5.1.
Points P1 are located 30 cm from the longitudinal planes tangential to the outer edges of the
wheels on the rear axle; points P2, which are located on the line joining points P1, are
symmetrical to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle at a distance from each other of 70
to 100 cm inclusive, the exact position being specified by the manufacturer. The height above
the ground of points P1 and P2 must be defined by the vehicle manufacturer within the lines
that bound the device horizontally. The height must not, however, exceed 60 cm when the
vehicle is unladen. P3 is the centre-point of the straight line joining points P2;
II.5.4.5.2.
A horizontal force equal to 12.5% of the maximum technically permissible weight of the
vehicle but not exceeding 2.5 x 104 N must be applied successively to both points P1 and to
point P3;
II.5.4.5.3.
A horizontal force equal to 50% of the maximum technically permissible weight of the vehicle
but not exceeding 10 x 104 N must be applied successively to both points P2;
II.5.4.5.4.
The forces specified in items II.5.4.5.2 and II.5.4.5.3 above must be applied separately. The
order in which the forces are applied may be specified by the manufacturer;
II.5.4.5.5.
Whenever a practical test is performed to verify compliance with the abovementioned

requirements, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
II.5.4.5.5.1.
The device must be connected to the chassis side-members of the vehicle or to whatever
replaces them;
(2)
As defined in item 2.6 of Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC.
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II.5.4.5.5.2.
The specified forces must be applied by rams which are suitably articulated (e.g. by means of
universal joints) and must be parallel to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle via a
surface not more than 25 cm in height (the exact height must be indicated by the manufacturer)
and 20 cm wide, with a radius of curvature of 5 +/- 1 mm at the vertical edges; the centre of the
surface is placed successively at points P1, P2 and P3.
II.5.5.
By way of derogation from the abovementioned requirements, vehicles of the following

categories need not comply with the requirements of this Annex as regards rear underrun
protection:
tractors for semi-trailers;
'slung' trailers and other similar trailers for the transport of logs or other very long items;
vehicles for which rear underrun protection is incompatible with their use.
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COMMISSION DIRECTIVE
of 13 April 1981
amending Directive 79/490/EEC adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun
protection of motor vehicles and their trailers
(81/333/EEC)
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of
Directive 80/1267/EEC (2), and in particular Article 13 thereof,
Member States relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers
(3)
, as last amended by Directive 79/490/EEC (4), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas, experience has shown that the current wording of item II.5.2 of the Annex to Directive 79/490/EEC
relating to the rear underrun protection of vehicles in categories M1, M2, M3, N1, O1 and O2 is rather vague
in respect of the width over which the requirement must be satisfied; whereas this may lead to different
requirements by different standardization services with the risk of contradictions with Council Directive 74/
483/EEC(5) relating to external projections of vehicles in category M1, and also of technical barriers to trade,
Article 1
Directive 79/490/EEC is hereby amended as follows:
The text of item II.5.2 of the Annex shall be replaced by the following text:
'II.5.2.Any vehicle in one of the categories M1, M2, M3, N1, O1 or O2 (categories under the
international classification set out in note (b) of Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/
EEC) will be deemed to satisfy the condition set out in item II.5.1:
if it satisfies the conditions set out in item II.5.3, or
if the ground clearance of the rear part of the unladen vehicle does not exceed 55 cm over
a width which is not shorter than that of the rear axle by more than 10 cm on either side
(excluding any tyre bulging close to the ground).
Where there is more than one rear axle, the width to be considered is that of the widest.
This requirement must be satisfied at least on a line at a distance of not more than 45 cm form the rear
extremity of the vehicle.'
Article 2
Before 1 October 1981, Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this
Directive, and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
Article 3
(1)
OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.

OJ No L 375, 31. 12. 1980, p. 34.
(3) OJ No L 76, 6. 4. 1970, p. 23 and OJ No L 65, 15. 3. 1979, p. 42.
(4)
OJ No L 128, 26. 5. 1979, p. 22.
(5)
OJ No L 266, 2. 10. 1974, p. 4.
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For the Commission
Karl-Heinz NARJES
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I
(Acts whose publication is obligatory)
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 97/19/EC
of 18 April 1997
adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their
trailers
(Text with EEA relevance)
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Member States relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers
(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 81/333/EEC (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas Directive 70/221/EEC is one of the separate directives in the EC type-approval procedure
established by Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the
Directive 96/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4); whereas, consequently, the provisions
laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units
apply to Directive 70/221/EEC;
Whereas, in particular, pursuant to Articles 3 (4) and 4 (3) of Directive 70/156/EEC it is necessary that each
separate directive has attached to it an information document incorporating the relevant items of Annex I to
Directive 70/156/EEC and also a type-approval certificate based on Annex VI to Directive 70/156/EEC in
order that type-approval may be computerized;
Whereas these amendments relate only to the administrative provisions contained in Directive 70/221/EEC;
whereas it is not necessary therefore to invalidate existing approvals pursuant to Directive 70/221/EEC nor
to prevent the registration, sale and entry into service of new vehicles covered by such approvals;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for
Adaptation to Technical Progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,
Article 1
1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:
'Article 1
For the purposes of this Directive, 'vehicle' means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or
without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km per hour, and
its trailers, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails and of agricultural and forestry tractors and all
mobile machinery.';
2. Article 2 is amended as follows:
(a) in paragraph 2:
'within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC and installed in accordance with the requirements
of item II.5 of the Annex.'
is replaced by:
(1)
OJ No L 76, 6. 4. 1970, p. 23.

OJ No L 131, 18. 5. 1981, p. 4.
(3)
OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.
(4)
OJ No L 18, 21. 1. 1997, p. 7.
(2)
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'within the meaning of Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC and installed in accordance with the requirements
set out in item 5 of Annex II.';
(b) in paragraph 3:
'within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC, satisfies the relevant requirements set out in the
Annex.'
is replaced by:
'within the meaning of Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC, satisfies the relevant requirements set out in Annex
II';
3. Article 2a is amended as follows:
(a) in paragraph 2:
'within the meaning of Article 9a of Directive 70/156/EEC and installed in accordance with the requirements
set out in item II.5 of the Annex.'
is replaced by:
'within the meaning of Article 2 of Directive 70/156/EEC and installed in accordance with the requirements
set out in item 5 of Annex II';
(b) in paragraph 3, 'Article 9a' is replaced by 'Article 2';
4. in Article 2b, 'items II.2.1 and II.2.2 of the Annex' is replaced by 'items 2.1 and 2.2 of Annex II';
5. in Article 3, 'item I' is replaced by 'Annex I';
6. the Annex is replaced by the Annex to this Directive.
Article 2
With effect from 1 October 1997, Member States
shall no longer grant EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4 (1) and, if applicable,
Article 4 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC, and
may refuse national type-approval,
for a new type of vehicle on grounds relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection or, for a new
type of a rear underrun protective device as a separate technical unit, if it fails to comply with the provisions
of Directive 70/221/EEC, as amended by this Directive.
This Directive shall not invalidate any approval previously granted pursuant to Directive 70/221/EEC nor
prevent extensions of such approvals under the terms of the Directive under which they were originally
granted.
Article 3
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to
comply with this Directive by 30 September 1997. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be
accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall
be adopted by Member States.
2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law
which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.
Article 4
This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the
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European Communities.
Article 5
This Directive is addressed to the Member State.
For the Commission
Martin BANGEMANN
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LIST OF ANNEXES
Annex I: Tanks for liquid fuel
Appendix 1: Information document
Appendix 2: EC type-approval certificate
Annex II: Rear underrun protection
Appendix 1: Information document (vehicle)
Appendix 2: Information document (separate technical unit)
Appendix 3: EC type-approval certificate (vehicle)
Appendix 4: EC type-approval certificate (separate technical unit)
Appendix 5: EC type-approval mark
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ANNEX I
TANKS FOR LIQUID FUEL
1.
SCOPE
1.1.
This Annex applies to vehicles to which Directive 70/156/EEC applies.
2.
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Directive:
2.1.
'Vehicle type with regard to fuel tanks' means vehicles which do not differ essentially in such
respects as:
2.1.1.
the structure, shape, dimensions and materials of the tank(s);
2.1.2.
the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle (right and/or left, front, rear, centre.
2.2.
'Tank' means the tank(s) designed to contain the liquid fuel, as defined in 2.3, used primarily
for the propulsion of the vehicle excluding its acessories (filler pipe (if it is a separate element),
filler hole, cap, gauge, connections to the engine or to compensate interior excess pressure,
etc.).
2.3.
'Liquid fuel' means a fuel which is liquid in normal ambient conditions.
3.
APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL
3.1.
The application for type-approval of a vehicle with regard to its fuel tanks pursuant to Article
3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer.
3.2.
A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.
3.3.
The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the typeapproval tests:
3.3.1.
a vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved or the parts of the vehicle which the
technical service deems necessary for approval tests.
4.
GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL
4.1.
If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4 (3) and, if
applicable, Article 4 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.
4.2.
A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.
4.3.
An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned
to each type of vehicle approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number
to another type of vehicle.
5.
SPECIFICATIONS
5.1.
Fuel tanks must be made so as to be corrosion resistant. They must satisfy the leakage tests
carried out by the manufacturer at a pressure equal to double the working pressure but in any
event not less than 1,3 bars. Any excess pressure or any pressure exceeding the working
pressure must be automatically compensated by suitable devices (vents, safety valves, etc.).
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The vents must be designed in such a way as to prevent any fire risks. The fuel must not escape
through the fuel tank cap or through the devices provided to compensate excess pressure, even
if the tank is completely overturned: a drip shall be tolerated.
5.2.
Fuel tanks must be installed in such a way as to be protected from the consequences of an
impact to the front or to the rear of the vehicle; there shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges,
etc., near the tanks.
6.
MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS
6.1.
In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of
Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.
7.
CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
7.1.
As a general rule, measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance
with the provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.
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Appendix 1
INFORMATION DOCUMENT No . . .
in accordance with Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC (*) relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle type with
regard to its liquid fuel tanks
(Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by Directive . . ./. . ./EC)
The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any
drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format.
Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.
If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their
performance must be supplied.
0.
GENERAL
0.1.
Make (trade name of manufacturer): ...........................................................................................
0.2.
Type and general commercial description(s): ..............................................................................
0.3.
Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b): .....................................................
0.3.1.
Location of that marking: ............................................................................................................
0.4.
Category of vehicle (c): ................................................................................................................
0.5.
Name and address of the manufacturer: ......................................................................................
0.8
Address(es) of assembly plant(s): ................................................................................................
1.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE
1.1.
Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle (different body styles only): ..............
3.
POWER PLANT (q)
3.2.2.
Fuel: diesel oil/petrol/LPG/any other (1)
3.2.3.
Fuel tank(s)
3.2.3.1. Service fuel tank(s)
3.2.3.1.1. Number, capacity, material: .........................................................................................................
3.2.3.1.2. Drawing and technical description of the tank(s) with all connections and all lines of the breathing
and venting system, locks, valves, fastening devices: .................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................................
3.2.3.1.3. Drawing showing clearly the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle: ...........................................
3.2.3.2.
Reserve fuel tank(s)
.......................................................................................................................................................
.........................................................
(Date, file)
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(*)
The item numbers and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those set out in Annex I to
Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted.
(1)
Delete where not applicable.
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Appendix 2
MODEL
(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))
EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
Stamp of administration
Communication concerning the:
- type-approval (1),
- extension of type-approval (1),
- refusal of type-approval (1),
- withdrawal of type-approval (1),
of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive . . ./. . . /EEC as last
amended by Directive . . ./. . ./EC.
Type-approval number: ............................................................
Reason for extension: ..............................................................
SECTION I
Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit(1)(2):
......................................................................................................................................................
0.3.1.
0.4.
Category of vehicle(1)(3): .............................................................................................................
0.5.
Name and address of manufacturer: ............................................................................................
0.7.
In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC
approval mark: .............................................................................................................................................
0.8.
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
SECTION II
1.
Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum
2.
Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: .............................................................
3.
Date of test report: .......................................................................................................................
4.
Number of test report: ..................................................................................................................
5.
Remarks (if any): see Addendum
6.
Place: ............................................................................................................................................
7.
Date: .............................................................................................................................................
8.
Signature: .....................................................................................................................................
9.
The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained
on request, is attached.
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(1)

If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or
separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate, such characters shall be represented in the
documentation by the symbol: '?' (e.g. ABC??123??).
(3)
As defined in Annex II Section A to Directive 70/156/EEC.
(2)
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Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No . . .

concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive 70/221/EEC (fuel tanks) as last amended
by Directive . . ./. . ./EC
1.
Additional information
1.1.
Material: .................................................................................................................................
1.2.
Capacity: ................................................................................................................................
1.3.
Location(s): ............................................................................................................................
1.4.
Fuel: diesel oil/petrol/any other (1)
5.
Remarks: ................................................................................................................................
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ANNEX II
l.
GENERAL
against underrunning from the rear by vehicles of categories M1 and N1(1).
2.
DEFINITIONS
2.1.

The term 'vehicle type for the purposes of rear underrun protection' means vehicles which do
not differ essentially with respect to the following main characteristics:
2.1.1.
width of the rear axle, structure, dimensions, shape and materials of the rear part of the vehicle
in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements of 5.1 to 5.4.5.5;
2.1.2.
suspension characteristics in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements of 5.1 to 5.4.5.5;
2.1.3.
type of rear underrun protection device, if fitted.
2.2.
Type of rear underrun protection device

The term 'type of rear underrun protection device' means devices which do not differ essentially
with respect to the following main characteristics:
2.2.1.
shape;
2.2.2.
dimensions;
2.2.3.
attachment;
2.2.4.
materials.
3.
3.1.
Application for EC type-approval in respect of a vehicle type
3.1.1.
Application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a

vehicle type with regard to rear underrun protection shall be submitted by the vehicle
manufacturer.
3.1.2.
3.1.3.
A vehicle representative of the type to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service
responsible for conducting the type-approval tests.
3.2.
Application for EC type-approval in respect of a rear underrun protective device considered to

be a separate technical unit
3.2.1.
Application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC in respect

of a rear underrun protective device considered to be a separate technical unit within the
meaning of Article 2 of that Directive shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or the
(1)
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manufacturer of the rear underrun protective device.

3.2.2.
3.2.3.
One sample of the type of rear underrun protective device to be approved shall be submitted to
the technical service conducting the tests. That service may, if it is considered necessary,
request a further sample. The samples shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the applicant's
4.
4.1.
4.2.
A model for the EC type-approval certificate is shown in:
4.2.1.
Appendix 3 for applications referred to in 3.1; and
4.2.2.
Appendix 4 for applications referred to in 3.2.
4.3.
to each type of vehicle or each type of rear protective device approved. The same Member State
shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle or to another type of rear protective
device.
5.
SPECIFICATIONS
5.1.
whole width against underrunning from the rear by a vehicle of categories M1 and N1 (1).
5.2.
Any vehicle in one of the categories Ml, M2, M3, Nl, Ol or O2 (1) will be deemed to satisfy the
condition set out in 5.1:
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if it satisfies the conditions set out in 5.3, or

This requirement must be satisfied at least on a line at a distance of not more than 45 cm from
the rear extremity of the vehicle.
5.3.
set out in 5.1 provided that:
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5.4.
(1)
the requirements of 5.4, or
out in 5.4 are considered to form a rear underrun protective device.
generally consists of a cross-member and linking components connected to the chassis sidemembers or to whatever replaces them.
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5.4.1.
the device must be fitted as close to the rear of the vehicle as possible. When the vehicle is
unladen (2) the lower edge of the device must at no point be more than 55 cm above the ground;
5.4.2.
the width of the device must at no point exceed the width of the rear axle measured at the
to be considered is that of the widest;
5.4.3.
the section height of the cross-member must be not less than 10 cm. The lateral extremities of
of curvature of not less than 2,5 mm;
5.4.4.
the device may be so designed that its position at the rear of the vehicle can be varied. In this
5.4.5.
the device must offer adequate resistance to forces applied parallel to the longitudinal axis of
excluded;
5.4.5.1.
points P1 are located 30 cm from the longitudinal planes tangential to the outer edges of the
5.4.5.2.
a horizontal force corresponding to 12,5 % of the maximum technically permissible mass of

the vehicle but not exceeding 2,5 x 104N must be applied successively to both points P1 and to
point P3;
5.4.5.3.
a horizontal force corresponding to 50 % of the maximum technically permissible mass of the

vehicle but not exceeding 10 x 104 N must be applied successively to both points P2;
5.4.5.4.
the forces specified in 5.4.5.2 and 5.4.5.3 above must be applied separately. The order in which
the forces are applied may be specified by the manufacturer;
5.4.5.5.
whenever a practical test is performed to verify compliance with the abovementioned

5.4.5.5.1.
the device must be connected to the chassis side-members of the vehicle or to whatever replaces
them;
5.4.5.5.2.
the specified forces must be applied by rams which are suitably articulated (e.g. by means of
(2)
As defined in item 2.6 of Appendix 1.
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5.5.

protection:
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tractors for semi-trailers,

'slung' trailers and other similar trailers for the transport of logs or other very long items,
6.
EC TYPE-APPROVAL MARKING
6.1.
Every rear underrun protective device conforming to the type approved pursuant to this
Directive as a separate technical unit shall bear an EC type-approval mark.
6.2.
This mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the letter 'e' followed by the distinguishing
number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval:
1 for Germany
2 for France
3 for Italy
4 for the Netherlands
5 for Sweden
6 for Belgium
9 for Spain
11 for the United Kingdom
12 for Austria
13 for Luxembourg
17 for Finland
18 for Denmark
21 for Portugal
23 for Greece
IRL for Ireland.
It must also include in the vicinity of the rectangle the 'base approval number' contained in
Section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII of Directive 70/156/EEC,
preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major
technical amendment to Directive 70/221/EEC on the date EC type-approval was granted. In
this Directive the sequence number is '00'.
6.3.
The EC type-approval mark must be affixed to the rear underrun protective device in such a
way as to be indelible and clearly legible even if the device is fitted to a vehicle.
6.4.
An example of the EC type-approval mark is shown in Appendix 5.
7.
7.1.
8.
8.1.
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with the provisions laid down in Article 10 to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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Appendix 1
pursuant to Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC (*) relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the
rear underrun protection
(Directive 70/221/EEC as last amended by Directive . . ./. . ./EC)
0.
GENERAL
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
0.3.1.
0.4.
0.5.
0.8.
1.
1.1.
Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: ..........................................................
1.5.
Material used for the side-members (d): .......................................................................................
2.
MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e)
(in kg and mm) (refer to drawing where applicable)
2.3.3.
Width of the widest rear axle: ......................................................................................................
2.4.
Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)
2.4.1.
For chassis without bodywork
2.4.1.2. Width (k): .....................................................................................................................................
2.4.2.
For chassis with bodywork
2.4.2.2. Width (k): .....................................................................................................................................
2.6.
Mass of the vehicle with bodywork, and with coupling device in the case of a towing vehicle of a
category other than M1, in running order, or the mass of the chassis with cab if the manufacturer does not fit
the bodywork and/or coupling device (including coolant, oils, fuel, 100 % other liquids except used waters,
tools, spare wheel and driver, and, for buses and coaches, the mass of the crew member (75 kg) if there is a
crew seat in the vehicle (o) (epsilon): ..............................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................
2.8.
Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (maximum and
minimum): ...................................................................................................................................................
9.
BODYWORK
9.1.
Type of bodywork (*): ..................................................................................................................
9.2.
Material used and method of construction (*): .............................................................................
9.15.
Rear underrun protection
9.15.1. Drawings of the vehicle parts relevant to the rear underrun protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle
and/or chassis with position and mounting of the widest rear axle, drawing of the mounting and/or fitting of
the rear underrun protection. If the underrun protection is no special device, the drawing must clearly show
that the required dimensions are met: ..........................................................................................................
9.15.2. In the case of special device, full description and/or drawing of the rear underrun protection
(including mountings and fittings), or, if approved as a separate technical unit, type approval number: ...
........................................................................................................................................................
(*)
(*)
If applicable, when part of the bodywork forms a part of the rear underrun protection. (9.1, 9.2)
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..................................................
(Date, file)
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Appendix 2
relating to EC type-approval as a separate technical unit with respect of a rear underrun protective device
0.
GENERAL
0.1.
0.2.
0.5.
0.7.
approval mark: ...............................................................................................................................................
0.8.
1.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE(S) on which the
device is intended to be fitted in so far as they relate to the rear underrun protection (attach photographs and/
or drawings): ................................................................................................................................................
1.1.
Minimum sum of the moments of inertia about the horizontal axis of the chassis side-members in
cross-section: ................................................................................................................................................
1.2.
Distance between the chassis side-members at the mounting points of the device:.....................
........................................................................................................................................................
2.
MASS AND DIMENSIONS
2.1.
Technically permissible maximum laden mass: ..........................................................................
3.
BODYWORK
3.1.
Full description and/or drawing of the rear underrun protection device (including mounting and
fittings): ......................................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................
(Date, file)
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Appendix 3
MODEL
of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive . . ./. . ./EEC as last
Type-approval number:...........................................................
Reason for extension:............................................................
SECTION I
Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1)(2):
......................................................................................................................................................
0.3.1.
0.4.
Category of vehicle (1)(3): ............................................................................................................
0.5.
0.7.
approval mark: .............................................................................................................................................
0.8.
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
SECTION II
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Place: ............................................................................................................................................
7.
Date: .............................................................................................................................................
8.
Signature: .....................................................................................................................................
9.
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(1)

separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate such characters shall be represented in the
(3)
(2)
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concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with respect of a rear underrun protective device
1.
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.3.1.
1.3.2.
5.
(1)
Vehicle category: .........................................................................................................................
The vehicle is not fitted with a rear underrun protection device (1)
The vehicle is fitted with a rear underrun protection device (1)
The device has been approved as a separate technical unit (1)
- distance from the ground and from the rear of the vehicle: ......................................................
- approval mark: ...........................................................................................................................
The device has not been approved as a separate technical unit (1)
- width, section depth, distance from the ground and from the rear of the vehicle: ....................
- method of affixing: ....................................................................................................................
Remarks: ......................................................................................................................................
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Appendix 4
MODEL
Communication concerning the
amemded by Directive . . ./. . ./EC.
Type-approval number: ..............................................................
Reason for extension: ................................................................
SECTION I
......................................................................................................................................................
0.3.1.
0.4.
0.5.
0.7.
approval mark: ...............................................................................................................................................
0.8.
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
SECTION II
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Place: ............................................................................................................................................
7.
Date: .............................................................................................................................................
8.
Signature: .....................................................................................................................................
9.
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(1)

documentation by the symbol '?' (e.g. ABC??123??).
(3)
(2)
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concerning the type-approval of a separate technical unit with regard to a rear underrun protective device
1.
1.1.
1.1.1.
1.1.2.
1.1.3.
1.2.
1.3.
5.
Construction
Material: .......................................................................................................................................
Method of affixing: ......................................................................................................................
Dimension of the device: .............................................................................................................
Maximum technically permissible mass of the vehicle on which the device is to be mounted:
........................................................................................................................................................
Restrictions of the use of the device (if any): ..............................................................................
Remarks: ......................................................................................................................................
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Appendix 5
Model for the EC type-approval mark
a > 12 mm
The rear underrun protective device bearing the above EC type-approval mark is a device which has been
approved in Spain (e 9) under the base approval 0148 on the basis of this Directive (00).
The figures used are only indicative.
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DIRECTIVE 2000/8/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 20 March 2000
amending Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),
Whereas:
(1)
Council Directive 70/221/EEC of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection for motor vehicles and their trailers (4),
is one of the separate directives within the EC type-approval procedure which was established by
Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (5); consequently, the provisions
and definitions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC concerning vehicles, vehicles systems, components
and separate technical units apply to Directive 70/221/EEC; it is necessary to adapt Article 1 of
Directive 70/221/EEC to the definitions of Directive 70/156/EEC.
(2)
In order to take account of technical progress, it is advisable to adapt Directive 70/221/EEC to the
technical requirements adopted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe in its
Regulation No 34 relating to the approval of vehicles with regard to the prevention of fire risk, in
particular, to the provisions of fuel tanks made of plastic material.
(3)
The accidental spillage of fuel (especially diesel) on to the road is a significant hazard for riders of twowheeled motor vehicles and pedal cycles.
(4)
There is increasing interest in gaseous fuels for the propulsion of motor vehicles, in particular for
environmental reasons; whereas therefore, in future, Directive 70/221/EEC should also contain
provisions for tanks for fuels other than liquid fuels; for this purpose the title and the scope of Directive
70/221/EEC should be amended accordingly; technical specifications for tanks for gaseous fuels will
be introduced through later amendments of the said Directive.
(5)
Furthermore, it is more and more common for original fuel tanks to be replaced by larger fuel tanks or
for additional, unapproved fuel tanks to be installed; provision should consequently be made at the
earliest opportunity for Community type-approval of liquid and gas fuel tanks as separate technical
units, in order to maintain a high level of safety in motor-vehicle traffic.
(6)
Amendments to the provisions relating to fuel tanks have to be adopted by the European Parliament
and the Council; whereas it is expedient that, in the future, amendments necessary for adjusting the
technical requirements of Directive 70/221/EEC relating to fuel tanks to technical progress should be
adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEC.
(7)
The amendments made by this Directive relate in particular to fuel tanks made of a plastic material; it
is unnecessary therefore to invalidate existing approvals granted under Directive 70/221/EEC and to
prevent the sale, registration and entry into service of new vehicles having metal liquid fuel tanks
covered by such approvals.
(8)
Given the scale and impact of the action proposed in the sector in question, the Community measures
which are the subject of this Directive are necessary, or even indispensable, to attain the objective set,
(1)
OJ C 164, 29.5.1998, p. 16.

OJ C 407, 28.12.1998, p. 58.
(3)
Opinion of the European Parliament of 10 February 1999 (OJ C 150, 28.5.1999, p. 168), Council common
position of 12 July 1999 (OJ C 249, 1.9.1999, p. 25), decision of the European Parliament of 27 October 1999 (not
yet published in the Official Journal).
(4)
OJ L 76, 6.4.1970, p. 23. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 97/19/EC (OJ L 125, 16.5.1997,
p. 1).
(5)
OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 98/91/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council (OJ L 11, 16.1.1999, p. 25).
(2)
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namely Community vehicle type-approval; this objective cannot be adequately achieved by the
Member States individually,
HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
1. The title shall be replaced by the following:
'Council Directive of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to fuel
tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers'.
2. Article 1 shall be replaced by the following:
'Article 1
For the purpose of this Directive, "vehicle" means any motor vehicle and its trailers as defined in Annex II
Section A to Directive 70/156/EEC.'
3. Article 2(1) shall be replaced by the following:
'1. No Member State may refuse to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval for a vehicle on grounds
relating to its fuel tanks if such vehicle satisfies the requirements set out in this Directive concerning fuel
tanks.'
4. Article 2a(1) shall be replaced by the following:
'1. No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale, registration, entry into service or use of a vehicle on
grounds relating to its fuel tanks if such a vehicle satisfies the requirements set out in this Directive
concerning fuel tanks.'
5. Article 3 shall be replaced by the following:
'Article 3
Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the Annexes to technical progress, shall be adopted
in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEC.'
6. The list of Annexes and Annex I to Directive 70/221/EEC are hereby amended in accordance with the
Annex to this Directive.
Article 2
1. With effect from 3 May 2001, Member States shall accept compliance with the requirements of Directive
70/221/EEC, as amended by this Directive, for the purposes of Articles 4(1) and 7(1) of Directive 70/156/
EEC.
2. With effect from 3 May 2002, Member States:
shall no longer grant EC type-approval in accordance with Article 4(1) of Directive 70/
156/EEC, and
may refuse national type-approval,
for a new type of vehicle on grounds related to its fuel tanks if it fails to comply with the provisions of
Directive 70/221/EEC, as amended by this Directive.
3. With effect from 3 May 2003, Member States
shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany new vehicles in accordance
with the provisions of Directive 70/156/EEC as no longer valid for the purposes of
Article 7(1) of that Directive, and
may refuse the sale, registration or entry into service of new vehicles which are not
accompanied by a certificate of conformity valid in accordance with Directive 70/156/
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EEC, except where the provisions of Article 8(2) of that Directive are invoked,
on grounds relating to the fuel tanks, if the requirements of Directive 70/221/EEC, as amended by this
Directive, are not fulfilled.
4. This Directive shall not invalidate any approval previously granted to vehicles having metal liquid fuel
tanks nor prevent extensions of such approvals under the terms of the directive under which they were
originally granted.
Article 3
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to
comply with this Directive before 3 May 2001 and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be
accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such
reference shall be laid down by Member States.
2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law
which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.
Article 4
This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Communities.
Article 5
Done at Brussels, 20 March 2000.
For the European Parliament
The President
N. FONTAINE
For the Council
The President
J. GAMA
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ANNEX
AMENDMENTS TO THE LIST OF ANNEXES AND TO ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 70/221/EEC
List of Annexes
The indication regarding Annex I shall be replaced by the following:
'Annex I: Tanks for liquid fuel
Appendix 1: Test of resistance to fire
Appendix 2: Dimensions and technical data of firebricks
Appendix 4: EC type-approval certificate'
Annex I
Annex I shall be replaced by the following:
'ANNEX I
1.
SCOPE
1.1.
2.
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Annex:
2.1.
"Vehicle type with regard to fuel tanks", means vehicles which do not differ essentially in such
respects as:
2.1.1.
The structure, shape, dimensions and materials (metal/plastic) of the tank(s);
2.1.2.
In vehicles of category M1 (1) the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle in so far as it has a
negative effect on the requirements of Section 5.10 of this Annex.
2.2.
"Occupant compartment", means the space for occupant accommodation bounded by the roof,
floor, side walls, doors, outside glazing, front bulkhead and rear bulkhead.
2.3.
"Unladen mass", means the mass of the vehicle in running order as defined in Section 2.6 of
Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC.
2.4.
"Tank", means the tank(s) designed to contain the liquid fuel, as defined in Section 2.6, used
primarily for the propulsion of the vehicle excluding its accessories (filler pipe (if it is a
separate element), filler hole, cap, gauge, connections to the engine or to compensate interior
excess pressure, etc).
2.5.
"Capacity of the tank", means the tank capacity as specified by the manufacturer.
2.6.
"Liquid fuel", means a fuel which is liquid in normal ambient conditions.
3.
(1)
As defined in Annex II, Part A to Directive 70/156/EEC.
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3.1.
The application for type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to its fuel tanks pursuant to
Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer.
3.2.
3.3.
3.3.1.
A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved or the parts of the vehicle which the
technical service deems necessary for approval tests;
3.3.2.
In the case of a vehicle equipped with a tank made of a plastic material: seven additional tanks,
with their accessories;
3.3.3.
In the case of a vehicle equipped with a tank made of another material: two additional tanks,
with their accessories.
4.
4.1.
If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if
applicable, Article 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.
4.2.
4.3.
to each type of vehicle approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to
another type of vehicle.
5.
SPECIFICATIONS
5.1.
Tanks must be made so as to be corrosion-resistant.
5.2.
Tanks must satisfy, when equipped with all accessories which are normally attached to them,
the leakage tests carried out according to Section 6.1 at a relative internal pressure equal to
double the working excess pressure, but in any event not less than an excess pressure of 0.3 bar.
Tanks for vehicles made of a plastic material are considered as meeting this requirement if they
have passed the test described in Section 6.3.2.
5.3.
Any excess pressure or any pressure exceeding the working pressure must be compensated
automatically by suitable devices (vents, safety valves, etc).
5.4.
The vents must be designed in such a way as to prevent any fire risk. In particular, any fuel
which may leak when the tank(s) is (are) being filled must not be able to fall on the exhaust
system. It shall be channelled to the ground.
5.5.
The tank(s) must not be situated in, or form, a surface (floor, wall, bulkhead) of the occupant
compartment or other compartment integral with it.
5.6.
A partition must be provided to separate the occupant compartment from the tank(s). The
partition may contain apertures (e.g. to accommodate cables) provided they are so arranged that
fuel cannot flow freely from the tank(s) into the occupant compartment or other compartment
integral with it during normal conditions of use.
5.7.
Every tank must be securely fixed and so placed as to ensure that any fuel leaking from the tank
or its accessories will escape to the ground and not into the occupant compartment during
normal conditions of use.
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5.8.
The filler hole must not be situated in the occupant compartment, in the luggage compartment
or in the engine compartment.
5.9.
The fuel must not escape through the tank cap or through the devices provided to compensate
excess pressure during the foreseeable course of operation of the vehicle. In the case of
overturning of the vehicle, a drip may be tolerated provided that it does not exceed 30 g/min;
this requirement must be verified during the test prescribed in Section 6.2.
5.9.1.
The tank cap must be fixed to the filler pipe: the seal must be retained securely in place, the cap
must latch securely in place against the seal and filler pipe when closed.
5.9.1.1.
The requirements of Section 5.9.1 will e deemed to be satisfied if the vehicle meets the
requirements of Section 5.1.3 of Annex I to Directive 70/220/EEC (1), subject to the proviso
that the examples listed in the third indent of that section do not apply to vehicles in categories
other than M1 or N1.
5.10.
Tanks must be installed in such a way as to be protected from the consequences of an impact
to the front or the rear of the vehicle; there shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges, etc. near
the tank.
5.11.
The fuel tank and the filler neck shall be designed and installed in the vehicles in such a way
as to avoid any accumulation of static electricity charges on their entire surface. If necessary,
they shall be discharged into the metallic structure of the chassis or any major metallic mass by
means of a good conductor.
5.12.
Moreover, tanks made of plastic material must also be tested according to the specific
procedure set out in Section 6.3.
6.
TESTS
6.1.
Hydraulic test
The tank must be subjected to a hydraulic internal pressure test which must be carried out on
an isolated unit complete with all its accessories. The tank must be completely filled with a nonflammable liquid (water, for example). After all communication with the outside has been cut
off, the pressure must be gradually increased, through the pipe connection through which fuel
is fed to the engine, to a relative internal pressure equal to double the working pressure used
and in any case to not less than an excess pressure of 0.3 bar, which must be maintained for one
minute. During this time the tank shell must not crack or leak; however, it may be permanently
deformed.
6.2.
Overturn test
6.2.1.
The tank and all its accessories must be mounted on to a test fixture in a manner corresponding
to the mode of installation on the vehicle for which the tank is intended; this also applies to
systems for the compensation of the interior excess pressure.
6.2.2.
The test fixture shall rotate about an axis lying parallel to the longitudinal vehicle axis.
6.2.3.
The test will be carried out with the tank filled to 90 % of its capacity and also 30 % of its
capacity with a non-flammable liquid having a density and a viscosity close to those of the fuel
normally used (water may be accepted).
6.2.4.
The tank must be turned from its installed position 90 degrees to the right. The tank must
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remain in this position for at least five minutes.

The tank must then be turned 90 degrees further in the same direction. The tank must be held
in this position, in which it is completely inverted, for at least another five minutes.
The tank must be rotated back to its normal position. Testing liquid which has not flowed back
from the venting system into the tank must be drained and replenished if necessary.
The tank must be rotated 90 degrees in the opposite direction and left for at least five minutes
in this position.
The tank must be rotated 90 degrees further in the same direction. This completely inverted
position must be maintained for at least five minutes. Afterwards, the tank must be rotated back
to its normal position.
6.3.
Additional tests for tank(s) for vehicles made of a plastic material
6.3.1.
Impact resistance
6.3.1.1.
The tank must be filled to its capacity with a water-glycol mixture or with another liquid having
a low freezing point which does not change the properties of the tank material, and must then
be subjected to a perforation test.
6.3.1.2.
During this test the tank temperature must be 233 K +/- 2 K (- 40 degrees C +/- 2 degrees C).
6.3.1.3.
A pendulum impact testing fixture must be used for the test. The impact body must be of steel
and have the shape of a pyramid with equilateral-triangle faces and a square base, the summit
and the edges being rounded to a radius of 3 mm. The centre of percussion of the pendulum
must coincide with the centre of gravity of the pyramid; its distance from the axis of rotation
of the pendulum must be 1 m. The total mass of the pendulum must be 15 kg. The energy of
the pendulum at the moment of impact must be not less than 30 Nm and as close to that value
as possible.
6.3.1.4.
The tests must be made on the points of the tank which are regarded as vulnerable to frontal or
rear collisions. The points regarded as vulnerable are those which are most exposed or weakest
having regard to the shape of the tank or the way in which it is installed on the vehicle. The
points selected by the laboratories must be indicated in the test report.
6.3.1.5.
During the test, the tank must be held in position by the fittings on the side or sides opposite
the side of impact. No leak must result from the test.
6.3.1.6.
At the choice of the manufacturer, all the impact tests may be carried out on one tank or each
may be carried out on a different tank.
6.3.2.
Mechanical strength
The tank must be tested under the conditions prescribed in Section 6.1 for leaks and for rigidity
of shape. The tank and all its accessories must be mounted onto a test fixture in a manner
corresponding to the mode of installation on the vehicle for which the tank is intended. Water
at 326 K (53 degrees C) must be used as the testing fluid and must fill the tank to its capacity.
The tank must be subjected to a relative internal pressure equal to double the working pressure
and in any case to not less than 0.3 bar at a temperature of 326 K +/- 2 K (53 degrees C +/- 2
degrees C) for a period of five hours. During the test, the tank and its accessories must not crack
or leak; however, it may be permanently deformed.
6.3.3.
Fuel permeability
6.3.3.1.
The fuel used for the permeability test must be either the reference fuel specified in Annex VIII
to Directive 70/220/EEC or a commercial premium-grade fuel. If the tank is only designed for
installation on vehicles with a compression-ignition engine, the tank shall be filled with diesel
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fuel.
6.3.3.2.
Prior to the test, the tank must be filled to 50 % of its capacity with testing fuel and stored,
without being sealed, at an ambient temperature of 313 K +/- 2 K (40 degrees C +/- 2 degrees
C) until the weight loss per unit time becomes constant.
6.3.3.3.
The tank must then be emptied and refilled to 50 % of its capacity with test fuel, after which it
must be hermetically sealed and be stored at a temperature of 313 K +/- 2 K (40 degrees C +/2 degrees C). The pressure must be adjusted when the contents of the tank have reached the
testing temperature. During the ensuing test period of eight weeks, the loss of weight due to
diffusion during the test period shall be determined. The maximum permissible average loss of
fuel is 20 g per 24 hours of testing time.
6.3.3.4.
If the loss due to diffusion exceeds the value indicated in Section 6.3.3.3, the test described
there must be carried out again, on the same tank, to determine the loss by diffusion at 296 K
+/- 2 K (23 degrees C +/- 2 degrees C), but under the same conditions otherwise. The loss so
measured shall not exceed 10 g per 24 hours.
6.3.4.
Resistance to fuel
After the test referred to in Section 6.3.3, the tank must still meet the requirements set out in
Sections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2.
6.3.5.
Resistance to fire
The tank must be subjected to the following tests.
6.3.5.1.
For two minutes the tank, fixed as on the vehicle, must be exposed to flame. There must be no
leakage of liquid fuel from the tank.
6.3.5.2.
Three tests must be made on different tanks filled with fuel as follows:
6.3.5.2.1.
If the tank is designed for installation on vehicles equipped with either a positive ignition
engine or a compression ignition engine, three tests must be carried out with tanks filled with
premium-grade gasoline;
6.3.5.2.2.
If the tank is only designed for installation on vehicles equipped with a compression-ignition
engine, three tests must be carried out with tanks filled with diesel fuel;
6.3.5.2.3.
For each test the tank must be installed in a testing fixture simulating actual installation
conditions as far as possible. The method whereby the tank is fixed in the fixture must
correspond to the relevant specifications for the vehicle. Vehicle parts which protect the tank
and its accessories against exposure to flame or which affect the course of the fire in any way,
as well as specified components installed on the tank and plugs, must be taken into
consideration. All openings must be closed during the test, but venting systems must remain
operative. Immediately prior to the test the tank must be filled with the specified fuel to 50 %
of its capacity.
6.3.5.3.
The flame to which the tank is exposed must be obtained by burning commercial fuel for
positive-ignition engines (hereafter called "fuel") in a pan. The quantity of fuel poured into the
pan shall be sufficient to permit the flame, under free-burning conditions, to burn for the whole
test procedure.
6.3.5.4.
The pan dimensions must be chosen so as to ensure that the sides of the fuel tank are exposed
to the flame. The pan must therefore exceed the horizontal projection of the tank by at least 20
cm, but not more then 50 cm. The side walls of the pan must not project more than 8 cm above
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the level of the fuel at the start of the test.

6.3.5.5.
The pan filled with fuel must be placed under the tank in such a way that the distance between
the level of the fuel in the pan and the tank bottom corresponds to the design height of the tank
above the road surface at the unladen mass (see Section 2.3). Either the pan, or the testing
fixture, or both, must be freely movable.
6.3.5.6.
During phase C of the test, the pan must be covered by a screen placed 2 cm +/- 1 cm above
the fuel level. The screen must be made of a refractory material, as prescribed in Appendix 2.
There must be no gap between the bricks and they must be supported over the fuel pan in such
a manner that the holes in the bricks are not obstructed. The length and width of the frame must
be 2 cm to 4 cm smaller than the interior dimensions of the pan so that a gap of 1 cm to 2 cm
exists between the frame and the wall of the pan to allow ventilation.
6.3.5.7.
When the tests is carried out in the open air, sufficient wind protection must be provided and
the wind velocity at fuel-pan level must not exceed 2.5 km/h. Before the test the screen must
be heated to 308 K +/- 5 K (35 degrees C +/- 5 degrees C). The fire bricks may be wetted in
order to guarantee the same test conditions for each successive test.
6.3.5.8.
The test must comprise four phases (see Appendix 1).
6.3.5.8.1.
Phase A: Pre-heating (figure 1)

The fuel in the pan must be ignited at a distance of at least 3 m from the tank being tested. After
60 seconds pre-heating, the pan must be placed under the tank.
6.3.5.8.2.
Phase B: Direct exposure to flame (figure 2)

For 60 seconds the tank must be exposed to the flame from the freely burning fuel.
6.3.5.8.3.
Phase C: Indirect exposure to flame (figure 3)

As soon as phase B has been completed, the screen must be placed between the burning pan
and the tank. The tank must be exposed to this reduced flame for a further 60 seconds.
6.3.5.8.4.
Phase D: End of test (figure 4)

The burning pan covered with the screen must be moved back to its original position (phase A).
If, at the end of the test, the tank is burning, the fire must be extinguished forthwith.
6.3.5.9.
The results of the test shall be considered satisfactory if no liquid fuel is leaking from the tank.
6.3.6.
Resistance to high temperature
6.3.6.1.
The fixture used for the test must match the manner of installation of the tank on the vehicle,
including the way in which the tank vent works.
6.3.6.2.
The tank filled to 50 % of its capacity with water at 293 K (20 degrees C) must be subjected
for one hour to an ambient temperature of 368 K +/- 2 K (95 degrees C +/- 2 degrees C).
6.3.6.3.
The results of the test shall be considered satisfactory if, after the test, the tank is not leaking
or seriously deformed.
6.3.7.
Markings on the fuel tank
6.3.7.1.
The trade name or mark must be affixed to the tank; it must be indelible and clearly legible on
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the tank when the latter is installed on the vehicle.

7.
AMENDMENTS TO APPROVAL
7.1.
In the case of amendments to approvals granted pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of
8.
8.1.
Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the
provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.
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Appendix 1
TEST OF RESISTANCE TO FIRE
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Appendix 2
DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA OF FIREBRICKS
Fire resistance (Seger-Kegel) : SK 30

Al2O3 content : 30 to 33 %
Open porosity (Po) : 20 to 22 % vol.
Density : 1,900 to 2,000 kg/m3
Effective holed area : 44.18 %
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Appendix 3
(Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by Directive 2000/8/EC)
0.
GENERAL
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
0.3.1.
0.4.
0.5.
0.8.
1.
1.1.
3.
POWER PLANT (d)
3.2.2.
3.2.3.
Fuel tank(s)
and venting system, locks, valves, fastening devices: . ................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
3.2.3.1.3. Drawing showing clearly the position of the tanks in the vehicle: ..............................................
3.2.3.2. Reserve fuel tank(s)
............................................
(Date, file)
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(*)
(1)
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Appendix 4
MODEL
of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit(1) with regard to Directive 70/221/EEC as last
amended by Directive 2000/8/EC.:
Type-approval number: ................................................................................................................................
Reason for extension: ...................................................................................................................................
SECTION I
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) (2):
......................................................................................................................................................
0.3.1.
0.4.
Category of vehicle (1) (3): ...........................................................................................................
0.5.
0.7.
approval mark: .............................................................................................................................................
0.8.
SECTION II
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Place: ............................................................................................................................................
7.
Date: .............................................................................................................................................
8.
Signature: .....................................................................................................................................
9.
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(1)

documentation by the symbol: '?' (e.g. ABC?? 123??).
(3)
As defined in Annex II, Section A to Directive 70/156/EEC.
(2)
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Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No ...

by Directive 2000/8/EC
1.
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
5.
(1)
Material: .......................................................................................................................................
Capacity: ......................................................................................................................................
Location(s): ..................................................................................................................................
Fuel: diesel oil/petrol/any other (1):
Remarks: ......................................................................................................................................
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Delete where not applicable.'
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CORRIGENDA
Corrigendum to Directive 2000/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000
amending Council Directive 70/221/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to liquid fuel tanks and rear underrun protection of motor vehicles and their trailers
(Official Journal of the European Communities L 106 of 3 May 2000)
On page 7, recital 7:
for: '... granted under Directive 74/60/EEC (6) ...',
read: '... granted under Directive 70/221/EEC ...',
and delete the corresponding footnote.
On page 14, in the Annex, first line of point 6.3.5.6:
for: '... by a screen placed 2 cm +/- 1 cm above the fuel level.',
read: '... by a screen placed 3 cm +/- 1 cm above the fuel level.'
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LIST OF ANNEXES
Annex I: Tanks for liquid fuel
Appendix 1: Test of resistance to fire
Appendix 2: Dimensions and technical data of firebricks
Appendix 4: EC type-approval certificate
Annex II: Rear underrun protection
Appendix 1: Information document (vehicle)
Appendix 2: Information document (separate technical unit)
Appendix 3: EC type-approval certificate (vehicle)
Appendix 4: EC type-approval certificate (separate technical unit)
Appendix 5: EC type-approval mark
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ANNEX I
1.
SCOPE
1.1.
2.
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Annex:
2.1.
"Vehicle type with regard to fuel tanks", means vehicles which do not differ essentially in such
respects as:
2.1.1.
The structure, shape, dimensions and materials (metal/plastic) of the tank(s);
2.1.2.
In vehicles of category M1 (1) the position of the tank(s) in the vehicle in so far as it has a
negative effect on the requirements of Section 5.10 of this Annex.
2.2.
"Occupant compartment", means the space for occupant accommodation bounded by the roof,
floor, side walls, doors, outside glazing, front bulkhead and rear bulkhead.
2.3.
"Unladen mass", means the mass of the vehicle in running order as defined in Section 2.6 of
Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC.
2.4.
"Tank", means the tank(s) designed to contain the liquid fuel, as defined in Section 2.6, used
primarily for the propulsion of the vehicle excluding its accessories (filler pipe (if it is a
separate element), filler hole, cap, gauge, connections to the engine or to compensate interior
excess pressure, etc).
2.5.
"Capacity of the tank", means the tank capacity as specified by the manufacturer.
2.6.
"Liquid fuel", means a fuel which is liquid in normal ambient conditions.
3.
3.1.
The application for type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to its fuel tanks pursuant to
Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer.
3.2.
3.3.
3.3.1.
A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved or the parts of the vehicle which the
technical service deems necessary for approval tests;
3.3.2.
In the case of a vehicle equipped with a tank made of a plastic material: seven additional tanks,
with their accessories;
3.3.3.
In the case of a vehicle equipped with a tank made of another material: two additional tanks,
with their accessories.
(1)
As defined in Annex II, Part A to Directive 70/156/EEC.
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4.
4.1.
If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if
applicable, Article 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.
4.2.
4.3.
to each type of vehicle approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to
another type of vehicle.
5.
SPECIFICATIONS
5.1.
Tanks must be made so as to be corrosion-resistant.
5.2.
Tanks must satisfy, when equipped with all accessories which are normally attached to them,
the leakage tests carried out according to Section 6.1 at a relative internal pressure equal to
double the working excess pressure, but in any event not less than an excess pressure of 0.3 bar.
Tanks for vehicles made of a plastic material are considered as meeting this requirement if they
have passed the test described in Section 6.3.2.
5.3.
Any excess pressure or any pressure exceeding the working pressure must be compensated
automatically by suitable devices (vents, safety valves, etc).
5.4.
The vents must be designed in such a way as to prevent any fire risk. In particular, any fuel
which may leak when the tank(s) is (are) being filled must not be able to fall on the exhaust
system. It shall be channelled to the ground.
5.5.
The tank(s) must not be situated in, or form, a surface (floor, wall, bulkhead) of the occupant
compartment or other compartment integral with it.
5.6.
A partition must be provided to separate the occupant compartment from the tank(s). The
partition may contain apertures (e.g. to accommodate cables) provided they are so arranged that
fuel cannot flow freely from the tank(s) into the occupant compartment or other compartment
integral with it during normal conditions of use.
5.7.
Every tank must be securely fixed and so placed as to ensure that any fuel leaking from the tank
or its accessories will escape to the ground and not into the occupant compartment during
normal conditions of use.
5.8.
The filler hole must not be situated in the occupant compartment, in the luggage compartment
or in the engine compartment.
5.9.
The fuel must not escape through the tank cap or through the devices provided to compensate
excess pressure during the foreseeable course of operation of the vehicle. In the case of
overturning of the vehicle, a drip may be tolerated provided that it does not exceed 30 g/min;
this requirement must be verified during the test prescribed in Section 6.2.
5.9.1.
The tank cap must be fixed to the filler pipe: the seal must be retained securely in place, the cap
must latch securely in place against the seal and filler pipe when closed.
5.9.1.1.
The requirements of Section 5.9.1 will e deemed to be satisfied if the vehicle meets the
requirements of Section 5.1.3 of Annex I to Directive 70/220/EEC (1), subject to the proviso
that the examples listed in the third indent of that section do not apply to vehicles in categories
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other than M1 or N1.

5.10.
Tanks must be installed in such a way as to be protected from the consequences of an impact
to the front or the rear of the vehicle; there shall be no protruding parts, sharp edges, etc. near
the tank.
5.11.
The fuel tank and the filler neck shall be designed and installed in the vehicles in such a way
as to avoid any accumulation of static electricity charges on their entire surface. If necessary,
they shall be discharged into the metallic structure of the chassis or any major metallic mass by
means of a good conductor.
5.12.
Moreover, tanks made of plastic material must also be tested according to the specific
procedure set out in Section 6.3.
6.
TESTS
6.1.
Hydraulic test
The tank must be subjected to a hydraulic internal pressure test which must be carried out on
an isolated unit complete with all its accessories. The tank must be completely filled with a nonflammable liquid (water, for example). After all communication with the outside has been cut
off, the pressure must be gradually increased, through the pipe connection through which fuel
is fed to the engine, to a relative internal pressure equal to double the working pressure used
and in any case to not less than an excess pressure of 0.3 bar, which must be maintained for one
minute. During this time the tank shell must not crack or leak; however, it may be permanently
deformed.
6.2.
Overturn test
6.2.1.
The tank and all its accessories must be mounted on to a test fixture in a manner corresponding
to the mode of installation on the vehicle for which the tank is intended; this also applies to
systems for the compensation of the interior excess pressure.
6.2.2.
The test fixture shall rotate about an axis lying parallel to the longitudinal vehicle axis.
6.2.3.
The test will be carried out with the tank filled to 90 % of its capacity and also 30 % of its
capacity with a non-flammable liquid having a density and a viscosity close to those of the fuel
normally used (water may be accepted).
6.2.4.
The tank must be turned from its installed position 90 degrees to the right. The tank must
remain in this position for at least five minutes.
The tank must then be turned 90 degrees further in the same direction. The tank must be held
in this position, in which it is completely inverted, for at least another five minutes.
The tank must be rotated back to its normal position. Testing liquid which has not flowed back
from the venting system into the tank must be drained and replenished if necessary.
The tank must be rotated 90 degrees in the opposite direction and left for at least five minutes
in this position.
The tank must be rotated 90 degrees further in the same direction. This completely inverted
position must be maintained for at least five minutes. Afterwards, the tank must be rotated back
to its normal position.
6.3.
Additional tests for tank(s) for vehicles made of a plastic material
6.3.1.
Impact resistance
6.3.1.1.
The tank must be filled to its capacity with a water-glycol mixture or with another liquid having
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a low freezing point which does not change the properties of the tank material, and must then
be subjected to a perforation test.
6.3.1.2.
During this test the tank temperature must be 233 K +/- 2 K (- 40 degrees C +/- 2 degrees C).
6.3.1.3.
A pendulum impact testing fixture must be used for the test. The impact body must be of steel
and have the shape of a pyramid with equilateral-triangle faces and a square base, the summit
and the edges being rounded to a radius of 3 mm. The centre of percussion of the pendulum
must coincide with the centre of gravity of the pyramid; its distance from the axis of rotation
of the pendulum must be 1 m. The total mass of the pendulum must be 15 kg. The energy of
the pendulum at the moment of impact must be not less than 30 Nm and as close to that value
as possible.
6.3.1.4.
The tests must be made on the points of the tank which are regarded as vulnerable to frontal or
rear collisions. The points regarded as vulnerable are those which are most exposed or weakest
having regard to the shape of the tank or the way in which it is installed on the vehicle. The
points selected by the laboratories must be indicated in the test report.
6.3.1.5.
During the test, the tank must be held in position by the fittings on the side or sides opposite
the side of impact. No leak must result from the test.
6.3.1.6.
At the choice of the manufacturer, all the impact tests may be carried out on one tank or each
may be carried out on a different tank.
6.3.2.
Mechanical strength
The tank must be tested under the conditions prescribed in Section 6.1 for leaks and for rigidity
of shape. The tank and all its accessories must be mounted onto a test fixture in a manner
corresponding to the mode of installation on the vehicle for which the tank is intended. Water
at 326 K (53 degrees C) must be used as the testing fluid and must fill the tank to its capacity.
The tank must be subjected to a relative internal pressure equal to double the working pressure
and in any case to not less than 0.3 bar at a temperature of 326 K +/- 2 K (53 degrees C +/- 2
degrees C) for a period of five hours. During the test, the tank and its accessories must not crack
or leak; however, it may be permanently deformed.
6.3.3.
Fuel permeability
6.3.3.1.
The fuel used for the permeability test must be either the reference fuel specified in Annex VIII
to Directive 70/220/EEC or a commercial premium-grade fuel. If the tank is only designed for
installation on vehicles with a compression-ignition engine, the tank shall be filled with diesel
fuel.
6.3.3.2.
Prior to the test, the tank must be filled to 50 % of its capacity with testing fuel and stored,
without being sealed, at an ambient temperature of 313 K +/- 2 K (40 degrees C +/- 2 degrees
C) until the weight loss per unit time becomes constant.
6.3.3.3.
The tank must then be emptied and refilled to 50 % of its capacity with test fuel, after which it
must be hermetically sealed and be stored at a temperature of 313 K +/- 2 K (40 degrees C +/2 degrees C). The pressure must be adjusted when the contents of the tank have reached the
testing temperature. During the ensuing test period of eight weeks, the loss of weight due to
diffusion during the test period shall be determined. The maximum permissible average loss of
fuel is 20 g per 24 hours of testing time.
6.3.3.4.
If the loss due to diffusion exceeds the value indicated in Section 6.3.3.3, the test described
there must be carried out again, on the same tank, to determine the loss by diffusion at 296 K
+/- 2 K (23 degrees C +/- 2 degrees C), but under the same conditions otherwise. The loss so
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measured shall not exceed 10 g per 24 hours.

6.3.4.
Resistance to fuel
After the test referred to in Section 6.3.3, the tank must still meet the requirements set out in
Sections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2.
6.3.5.
Resistance to fire
The tank must be subjected to the following tests.
6.3.5.1.
For two minutes the tank, fixed as on the vehicle, must be exposed to flame. There must be no
leakage of liquid fuel from the tank.
6.3.5.2.
Three tests must be made on different tanks filled with fuel as follows:
6.3.5.2.1.
If the tank is designed for installation on vehicles equipped with either a positive ignition
engine or a compression ignition engine, three tests must be carried out with tanks filled with
premium-grade gasoline;
6.3.5.2.2.
If the tank is only designed for installation on vehicles equipped with a compression-ignition
engine, three tests must be carried out with tanks filled with diesel fuel;
6.3.5.2.3.
For each test the tank must be installed in a testing fixture simulating actual installation
conditions as far as possible. The method whereby the tank is fixed in the fixture must
correspond to the relevant specifications for the vehicle. Vehicle parts which protect the tank
and its accessories against exposure to flame or which affect the course of the fire in any way,
as well as specified components installed on the tank and plugs, must be taken into
consideration. All openings must be closed during the test, but venting systems must remain
operative. Immediately prior to the test the tank must be filled with the specified fuel to 50 %
of its capacity.
6.3.5.3.
The flame to which the tank is exposed must be obtained by burning commercial fuel for
positive-ignition engines (hereafter called "fuel") in a pan. The quantity of fuel poured into the
pan shall be sufficient to permit the flame, under free-burning conditions, to burn for the whole
test procedure.
6.3.5.4.
The pan dimensions must be chosen so as to ensure that the sides of the fuel tank are exposed
to the flame. The pan must therefore exceed the horizontal projection of the tank by at least 20
cm, but not more then 50 cm. The side walls of the pan must not project more than 8 cm above
the level of the fuel at the start of the test.
6.3.5.5.
The pan filled with fuel must be placed under the tank in such a way that the distance between
the level of the fuel in the pan and the tank bottom corresponds to the design height of the tank
above the road surface at the unladen mass (see Section 2.3). Either the pan, or the testing
fixture, or both, must be freely movable.
6.3.5.6.
During phase C of the test, the pan must be covered by a screen placed 3 cm +/- 1 cm above
the fuel level. The screen must be made of a refractory material, as prescribed in Appendix 2.
There must be no gap between the bricks and they must be supported over the fuel pan in such
a manner that the holes in the bricks are not obstructed. The length and width of the frame must
be 2 cm to 4 cm smaller than the interior dimensions of the pan so that a gap of 1 cm to 2 cm
exists between the frame and the wall of the pan to allow ventilation.
6.3.5.7.
When the tests is carried out in the open air, sufficient wind protection must be provided and
the wind velocity at fuel-pan level must not exceed 2.5 km/h. Before the test the screen must
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be heated to 308 K +/- 5 K (35 degrees C +/- 5 degrees C). The fire bricks may be wetted in
order to guarantee the same test conditions for each successive test.
6.3.5.8.
The test must comprise four phases (see Appendix 1).
6.3.5.8.1.
Phase A: Pre-heating (figure 1)

The fuel in the pan must be ignited at a distance of at least 3 m from the tank being tested. After
60 seconds pre-heating, the pan must be placed under the tank.
6.3.5.8.2.
Phase B: Direct exposure to flame (figure 2)

For 60 seconds the tank must be exposed to the flame from the freely burning fuel.
6.3.5.8.3.
Phase C: Indirect exposure to flame (figure 3)

As soon as phase B has been completed, the screen must be placed between the burning pan
and the tank. The tank must be exposed to this reduced flame for a further 60 seconds.
6.3.5.8.4.
Phase D: End of test (figure 4)

The burning pan covered with the screen must be moved back to its original position (phase A).
If, at the end of the test, the tank is burning, the fire must be extinguished forthwith.
6.3.5.9.
The results of the test shall be considered satisfactory if no liquid fuel is leaking from the tank.
6.3.6.
Resistance to high temperature
6.3.6.1.
The fixture used for the test must match the manner of installation of the tank on the vehicle,
including the way in which the tank vent works.
6.3.6.2.
The tank filled to 50 % of its capacity with water at 293 K (20 degrees C) must be subjected
for one hour to an ambient temperature of 368 K +/- 2 K (95 degrees C +/- 2 degrees C).
6.3.6.3.
The results of the test shall be considered satisfactory if, after the test, the tank is not leaking
or seriously deformed.
6.3.7.
Markings on the fuel tank
6.3.7.1.
The trade name or mark must be affixed to the tank; it must be indelible and clearly legible on
the tank when the latter is installed on the vehicle.
7.
AMENDMENTS TO APPROVAL
7.1.
In the case of amendments to approvals granted pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of
8.
8.1.
Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the
provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.
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Appendix 1
TEST OF RESISTANCE TO FIRE
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Appendix 2
DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA OF FIREBRICKS
Fire resistance (Seger-Kegel) : SK 30

Al2O3 content : 30 to 33 %
Open porosity (Po) : 20 to 22 % vol.
Density : 1,900 to 2,000 kg/m3
Effective holed area : 44.18 %
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Appendix 3
(Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by Directive 2000/8/EC)
0.
GENERAL
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
0.3.1.
0.4.
0.5.
0.8.
1.
1.1.
3.
POWER PLANT (d)
3.2.2.
3.2.3.
Fuel tank(s)
and venting system, locks, valves, fastening devices: . ................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
3.2.3.1.3. Drawing showing clearly the position of the tanks in the vehicle: ..............................................
3.2.3.2. Reserve fuel tank(s)
............................................
(Date, file)
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(*)
(1)
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Appendix 4
MODEL
of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive 70/221/EEC as last
amended by Directive 2000/8/EC.:
Type-approval number: ................................................................................................................................
Reason for extension: ...................................................................................................................................
SECTION I
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) (2):
......................................................................................................................................................
0.3.1.
0.4.
Category of vehicle (1) (3): ...........................................................................................................
0.5.
0.7.
approval mark: .............................................................................................................................................
0.8.
SECTION II
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Place: ............................................................................................................................................
7.
Date: .............................................................................................................................................
8.
Signature: .....................................................................................................................................
9.
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(1)

documentation by the symbol: '?' (e.g. ABC?? 123??).
(3)
As defined in Annex II, Section A to Directive 70/156/EEC.
(2)
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Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No ...

by Directive 2000/8/EC
1.
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
5.
(1)
Material: .......................................................................................................................................
Capacity: ......................................................................................................................................
Location(s): ..................................................................................................................................
Fuel: diesel oil/petrol/any other (1):
Remarks: ......................................................................................................................................
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ANNEX II
l.
GENERAL
against underrunning from the rear by vehicles of categories M1 and N1 (1).
2.
DEFINITIONS
2.1.

The term 'vehicle type for the purposes of rear underrun protection' means vehicles which do
not differ essentially with respect to the following main characteristics:
2.1.1.
width of the rear axle, structure, dimensions, shape and materials of the rear part of the vehicle
in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements of 5.1 to 5.4.5.5;
2.1.2.
suspension characteristics in so far as they have a bearing on the requirements of 5.1 to 5.4.5.5;
2.1.3.
type of rear underrun protection device, if fitted.
2.2.
Type of rear underrun protection device

The term 'type of rear underrun protection device' means devices which do not differ essentially
with respect to the following main characteristics:
2.2.1.
shape;
2.2.2.
dimensions;
2.2.3.
attachment;
2.2.4.
materials.
3.
3.1.
Application for EC type-approval in respect of a vehicle type
3.1.1.
Application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a

vehicle type with regard to rear underrun protection shall be submitted by the vehicle
manufacturer.
3.1.2.
3.1.3.
A vehicle representative of the type to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service
responsible for conducting the type-approval tests.
3.2.
Application for EC type-approval in respect of a rear underrun protective device considered to

be a separate technical unit
3.2.1.
Application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC in respect

of a rear underrun protective device considered to be a separate technical unit within the
meaning of Article 2 of that Directive shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or the
(1)
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manufacturer of the rear underrun protective device.

3.2.2.
3.2.3.
One sample of the type of rear underrun protective device to be approved shall be submitted to
the technical service conducting the tests. That service may, if it is considered necessary,
request a further sample. The samples shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the applicant's
4.
4.1.
4.2.
A model for the EC type-approval certificate is shown in:
4.2.1.
Appendix 3 for applications referred to in 3.1; and
4.2.2.
Appendix 4 for applications referred to in 3.2.
4.3.
to each type of vehicle or each type of rear protective device approved. The same Member State
shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle or to another type of rear protective
device.
5.
SPECIFICATIONS
5.1.
whole width against underrunning from the rear by a vehicle of categories M1 and N1 (1).
5.2.
Any vehicle in one of the categories Ml, M2, M3, Nl, Ol or O2 (1) will be deemed to satisfy the
condition set out in 5.1:
if it satisfies the conditions set out in 5.3, or
This requirement must be satisfied at least on a line at a distance of not more than 45 cm from
the rear extremity of the vehicle.
5.3.
set out in 5.1 provided that:
the requirements of 5.4, or
out in 5.4 are considered to form a rear underrun protective device.
5.4.
generally consists of a cross-member and linking components connected to the chassis sidemembers or to whatever replaces them.
(1)
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5.4.1.
the device must be fitted as close to the rear of the vehicle as possible. When the vehicle is
unladen (2) the lower edge of the device must at no point be more than 55 cm above the ground;
5.4.2.
the width of the device must at no point exceed the width of the rear axle measured at the
to be considered is that of the widest;
5.4.3.
the section height of the cross-member must be not less than 10 cm. The lateral extremities of
of curvature of not less than 2,5 mm;
5.4.4.
the device may be so designed that its position at the rear of the vehicle can be varied. In this
5.4.5.
the device must offer adequate resistance to forces applied parallel to the longitudinal axis of
excluded;
5.4.5.1.
points P1 are located 30 cm from the longitudinal planes tangential to the outer edges of the
5.4.5.2.
a horizontal force corresponding to 12,5 % of the maximum technically permissible mass of

the vehicle but not exceeding 2,5 x 104N must be applied successively to both points P1 and to
point P3;
5.4.5.3.
a horizontal force corresponding to 50 % of the maximum technically permissible mass of the

vehicle but not exceeding 10 x 104 N must be applied successively to both points P2;
5.4.5.4.
the forces specified in 5.4.5.2 and 5.4.5.3 above must be applied separately. The order in which
the forces are applied may be specified by the manufacturer;
5.4.5.5.
whenever a practical test is performed to verify compliance with the abovementioned

5.4.5.5.1.
the device must be connected to the chassis side-members of the vehicle or to whatever replaces
them;
5.4.5.5.2.
the specified forces must be applied by rams which are suitably articulated (e.g. by means of
(2)
As defined in item 2.6 of Appendix 1.
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5.5.

protection:
tractors for semi-trailers,
'slung' trailers and other similar trailers for the transport of logs or other very long items,
6.
EC TYPE-APPROVAL MARKING
6.1.
Every rear underrun protective device conforming to the type approved pursuant to this
Directive as a separate technical unit shall bear an EC type-approval mark.
6.2.
This mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the letter 'e' followed by the distinguishing
number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval:
1 for Germany
2 for France
3 for Italy
4 for the Netherlands
5 for Sweden
6 for Belgium
9 for Spain
11 for the United Kingdom
12 for Austria
13 for Luxembourg
17 for Finland
18 for Denmark
21 for Portugal
23 for Greece
IRL for Ireland.
It must also include in the vicinity of the rectangle the 'base approval number' contained in
Section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII of Directive 70/156/EEC,
preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major
technical amendment to Directive 70/221/EEC on the date EC type-approval was granted. In
this Directive the sequence number is '00'.
6.3.
The EC type-approval mark must be affixed to the rear underrun protective device in such a
way as to be indelible and clearly legible even if the device is fitted to a vehicle.
6.4.
An example of the EC type-approval mark is shown in Appendix 5.
7.
7.1.
8.
8.1.
with the provisions laid down in Article 10 to Directive 70/156/EEC.
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Appendix 1
pursuant to Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC (*) relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the
rear underrun protection
0.
GENERAL
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
0.3.1.
0.4.
0.5.
0.8.
1.
1.1.
Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: ..........................................................
1.5.
Material used for the side-members (d): .......................................................................................
2.
MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e)
(in kg and mm) (refer to drawing where applicable)
2.3.3.
Width of the widest rear axle: ......................................................................................................
2.4.
Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)
2.4.1.
For chassis without bodywork
2.4.1.2. Width (k): .....................................................................................................................................
2.4.2.
For chassis with bodywork
2.4.2.2. Width (k): .....................................................................................................................................
2.6.
Mass of the vehicle with bodywork, and with coupling device in the case of a towing vehicle of a
category other than M1, in running order, or the mass of the chassis with cab if the manufacturer does not fit
the bodywork and/or coupling device (including coolant, oils, fuel, 100 % other liquids except used waters,
tools, spare wheel and driver, and, for buses and coaches, the mass of the crew member (75 kg) if there is a
crew seat in the vehicle (o) (epsilon): ..............................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
2.8.
Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (maximum and
minimum): ...................................................................................................................................................
9.
BODYWORK
9.1.
Type of bodywork (*): ..................................................................................................................
9.2.
Material used and method of construction (*): .............................................................................
9.15.
Rear underrun protection
9.15.1. Drawings of the vehicle parts relevant to the rear underrun protection, i.e. drawing of the vehicle
and/or chassis with position and mounting of the widest rear axle, drawing of the mounting and/or fitting of
the rear underrun protection. If the underrun protection is no special device, the drawing must clearly show
that the required dimensions are met: ..........................................................................................................
9.15.2. In the case of special device, full description and/or drawing of the rear underrun protection
(including mountings and fittings), or, if approved as a separate technical unit, type approval number: ...
......................................................................................................................................................
(*)
(*)
If applicable, when part of the bodywork forms a part of the rear underrun protection. (9.1, 9.2)
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..................................
(Date, file)
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Appendix 2
relating to EC type-approval as a separate technical unit with respect of a rear underrun protective device
0.
GENERAL
0.1.
0.2.
0.5.
0.7.
approval mark: ..............................................................................................................................................
0.8.
1.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE(S) on which the
device is intended to be fitted in so far as they relate to the rear underrun protection (attach photographs and/
or drawings): ................................................................................................................................................
1.1.
Minimum sum of the moments of inertia about the horizontal axis of the chassis side-members in
cross-section: ................................................................................................................................................
1.2.
Distance between the chassis side-members at the mounting points of the device:.....................
......................................................................................................................................................
2.
MASS AND DIMENSIONS
2.1.
Technically permissible maximum laden mass: ..........................................................................
3.
BODYWORK
3.1.
Full description and/or drawing of the rear underrun protection device (including mounting and
fittings): ......................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
..................................
(Date, file)
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Appendix 3
MODEL
Type-approval number:................................................................
Reason for extension:................................................................
SECTION I
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
......................................................................................................................................................
0.3.1.
0.4.
0.5.
0.7.
approval mark: ..............................................................................................................................................
0.8.
SECTION II
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Place: ............................................................................................................................................
7.
Date: .............................................................................................................................................
8.
Signature: .....................................................................................................................................
9.
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(1)

(3)
(2)
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concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with respect of a rear underrun protective device
1.
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.3.1.
1.3.2.
5.
(1)
Vehicle category: .........................................................................................................................
The vehicle is not fitted with a rear underrun protection device (1)
The vehicle is fitted with a rear underrun protection device (1)
The device has been approved as a separate technical unit (1)
- distance from the ground and from the rear of the vehicle: ......................................................
- approval mark: ...........................................................................................................................
The device has not been approved as a separate technical unit (1)
- width, section depth, distance from the ground and from the rear of the vehicle: ....................
- method of affixing: ....................................................................................................................
Remarks: ......................................................................................................................................
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Appendix 4
MODEL
Communication concerning the
amemded by Directive . . ./. . ./EC.
Type-approval number: ................................................................
Reason for extension: ...................................................................
SECTION I
0.1.
0.2.
0.3.
......................................................................................................................................................
0.3.1.
0.4.
0.5.
0.7.
approval mark: .............................................................................................................................................
0.8.
SECTION II
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Place: ............................................................................................................................................
7.
Date: .............................................................................................................................................
8.
Signature: .....................................................................................................................................
9.
___________
(1)

documentation by the symbol '?' (e.g. ABC??123??).
(3)
(2)
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concerning the type-approval of a separate technical unit with regard to a rear underrun protective device
1.
1.1.
1.1.1.
1.1.2.
1.1.3.
1.2.
1.3.
5.
Construction
Material: .......................................................................................................................................
Method of affixing: ......................................................................................................................
Dimension of the device: .............................................................................................................
Maximum technically permissible mass of the vehicle on which the device is to be mounted: .
......................................................................................................................................................
Restrictions of the use of the device (if any): ..............................................................................
Remarks: ......................................................................................................................................
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Appendix 5
Model for the EC type-approval mark
a > 12 mm
The rear underrun protective device bearing the above EC type-approval mark is a device which has been
approved in Spain (e 9) under the base approval 0148 on the basis of this Directive (00).
The figures used are only indicative.
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FUEL TANKS / REAR PROTECTIVE DEVICES

Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center

Tanks and reserve tanks for liquid fuel

Rear protective devices

Specifications for fitting rear protective devices:

OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.

2. The following Article is inserted:

Done at Brussels, 18 April 1979.

REAR UNDERRUN PROTECTION

Vehicle type for the purposes of rear underrun protection

Type of rear underrun protective device

Application for EEC type-approval

It must be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in triplicate and the following

sufficiently detailed information.

Documentation in triplicate giving a description of the technical characteristics of the device;

members or to whatever replaces them.

Whenever a practical test is performed to verify compliance with the abovementioned

As defined in item 2.6 of Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC.

By way of derogation from the abovementioned requirements, vehicles of the following

OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.

Done at Brussels, 13 April 1981.

OJ No L 76, 6. 4. 1970, p. 23.

This Annex applies to vehicles to which Directive 70/156/EEC applies.

the structure, shape, dimensions and materials of the tank(s);

'Liquid fuel' means a fuel which is liquid in normal ambient conditions.

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL

A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.

A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

Delete where not applicable.

Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No . . .

Fuel: diesel oil/petrol/any other (1)

Delete where not applicable.

Vehicle type for the purposes of rear underrun protection

type of rear underrun protection device, if fitted.

Type of rear underrun protection device

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL

Application for EC type-approval in respect of a vehicle type

Application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a

A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.

Application for EC type-approval in respect of a rear underrun protective device considered to

Application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC in respect

As defined in Annex II Section A to Directive 70/156/EEC.

manufacturer of the rear underrun protective device.

A model for the information document is given in Appendix 2.

A model for the EC type-approval certificate is shown in:

Appendix 3 for applications referred to in 3.1; and

Appendix 4 for applications referred to in 3.2.

if it satisfies the conditions set out in 5.3, or

As defined in Annex II Section A to Directive 70/156/EEC.

It must have the following characteristics:

a horizontal force corresponding to 12,5 % of the maximum technically permissible mass of

a horizontal force corresponding to 50 % of the maximum technically permissible mass of the

whenever a practical test is performed to verify compliance with the abovementioned

As defined in item 2.6 of Appendix 1.

By way of derogation from the abovementioned requirements, vehicles of the following

tractors for semi-trailers,

An example of the EC type-approval mark is shown in Appendix 5.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

with the provisions laid down in Article 10 to Directive 70/156/EEC.

Delete where not applicable.

Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No . . .