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1. Pen or pencil and paper Torch High Viz Vest with specification label obvious Warning Triangle out of any box with E mark obvious First Aid Kit For the avoidance of doubt and any dispute it is not the Inspector s job to find the above items if they are not made readily available for inspection the items will be failed Where any proof is required e g Assessor s Report the onus lies entirely with the vehicle presenter to provide The vehicle presenter should provide a legible copy for retention by the Inspector all such Reports to be less than 60 days old The Authority provides a template for these Reports in a standardised format available on request from the Inspection Centre or by calling 0761 064 OOO Licensing Transactions and related SPSV Inspection Type New Licence Application Initial Suitability Inspection Change of Vehicle Initial Suitability Inspection Licence Renewal Licence Renewal Assessment National Transport Authority 2014 Page 13 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 ALL SPSV Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Old Tamper Proofs The old tamper proof licence discs are required for secure disposal If they are not available then either Form TP1 see website where windscreen replaced etc and receipt included or Form TP2 available only on payment of fee is required Visual check for old tamper proofs
2. Policy does not cover the vehicle wrong registration number or fleet policy with no supporting schedule identifying registration numbers covered or type of licence use public hire or private hire Cover does not include appropriate use for hire or reward use as an SPSV Certificate and insurance disc do not match insurance disc not present National Transport Authority 2014 Page 16 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Modified Vehicle Documentary Proof As services are moved towards online and self service delivery remaining paper documents required shall be left with the Inspector by the vehicle presenter Documents referred to are Assessor s full Report or Assessor s basic Report in respect of modified vehicles as appropriate See the individual Chapters for detailed requirements Assessor s LPG Report in respect of aftermarket LPG conversions All wheelchair accessible vehicles are modified vehicles as are stretched limousines kit cars and vehicles converted from vans Modified vehicle also includes any vehicle where the seats seat anchorages seat belts and seat belt anchorages are obviously aftermarket specification Assessor s LPG Report in respect of vehicles fitted with LPG conversions Note there is no copying service provided where documents are required as part of the inspection or licensing process it is the responsibility of the vehicle presenter to provi
3. National Transport Authority 2014 Page 48 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Advertising is not allowed in or on limousines Visual internal and external Internal or external advertising assessment present excepting that expressly Advertising includes display of industry association permitted a information e g trade group names contact details etc DVD screens internally displaying c advertising messages are not 7 For avoidance of doubt and in consideration of practicalities permitted t the following shall be allowed on all vehicles gt The owner s driver s or company details or supplying vehicle E agent s details may be displayed beneath the number plate or in the lower half of the rear window the maximum size of such a statement to be no more than 500mm x 20mm in size or equivalent area 10 000 square mm gt The fitment of taxi meters in limousines is prohibited Visual inspection Presence of any form of taxi o meter for any reason a National Transport Authority 2014 Page 49 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPSV Fire Extinguisher 2kg dry powder unit to EN3 standard certified for fires of class A B amp C and marked accordingly Extinguisher to be safely secured in the luggage compartment w
4. are compatible A User Manual should be present outlining the correct procedure for securing the wheelchair occupant see also page 24 Webbing style restraints and their connections should be visually assessed in a similar manner to seat belts and their buckles Lack of wheelchair or wheelchair occupant restraints Lap belt only for wheelchair occupant Restraints seat belts without appropriate markings of uncertain origin Restraints not readily identifiable as to their intended use location O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 32 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint Alternative Technologies Proof Anchorages The anchorages for the wheelchair occupant restraints shall comply with the technical strength requirements as defined in 76 115 EEC as amended Due to the variable nature of wheelchair and occupant size the positional requirements are to be considered for guidance only Compliance with the static test outlined in Appendix 6 of the National Vehicle Standards publication shall also be considered acceptable Where there are common shared anchorages for the wheelchair and the occupant restraints then the test loads shall be met simultaneously i e the common anchorage shall be shown to support both the wheelchair restraint test l
5. location Detachable ramps with no permanent associated registration number or incorrect number Ramp Markings Have safety edge upturns at least 25mm high that are brightly coloured as per I S EN 1756 2 2004 or equivalent national regulations Comply with the requirements of I S EN 1756 2 2004 and General Safety Regulations or equivalent national regulations Display a Safe Working Load SWL marking Be maintained in good working order and be available for use at all times The General Safety Regulations require that personnel lifts are tested and certified every six months by a competent person Visual inspection and measurement Edge upturns need not be present on underfloor ramps see below Inspection of service records for powered lifts date of issue must be less than 6 months old Lack of safety edges on detachable ramps Lack of guidance in User Manual as to ramp maintenance Lack of SWL markings Lack of documentary evidence as to maintenance of powered lifts National Transport Authority 2014 Page 28 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure All ramps shall For side entry vehicles this angle Ramp angle too steep for either Have a maximum permitted ramp angle of 16 relative to to be measured assuming the free side or rear entry vehicles true level end of the ra
6. 48 DOOMS viii AA Ad AAA ARA E T 48 PON GMEISING cui Ad 49 Meta AAA AAA AA AAA 49 SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SPS ia AS AAA AAA AA AAN 50 ACCEPTABLE FIRS AID KITS THE DIN 13164 OR THE ASA TRAVEL KIT wcccisssiccsssecitcssteaticerieentetavecienauteestntseedaceiis 51 APPENDIX L Cables and drawings sorrerara on 53 Items identified with indicate inspection areas that may be confirmed in advance through the Model Report National Transport Authority 2014 Page 5 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 INTRODUCTION amp HELPFUL DEFINITIONS This Manual is a reference for the inspection of vehicles submitted for examination to assess initial compliance with the SPSV suitability criteria for the categories of taxi wheelchair accessible taxi hackney wheelchair accessible hackney and limousine and local area hackney It is produced for the inspectors who carry out such assessments and for other interested parties who may wish to understand in more detail the technical requirements and assessment procedures It assumes a certain level of vehicle knowledge and familiarity with common vehicle engineering terminology This Manual does NOT cover the periodic technical inspection for roadworthiness the NCT test see the N C T S website for details in this regard Nor does it cover the annual SPSV vehicle Licence Renewal Assessment LRA which is an assessment of basic vehicle cleanliness and completen
7. If missing request Form TP1 or TP2 Form TP1 requires receipt for windscreen replacement or Garda damage report etc to be included Old tamper proofs not provided Lack of valid Form TP1 or TP2 as relevant National Transport Authority 2014 Page 14 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Seating Positions Each passenger requires their own seating position A minimum seat squab width of 400mm shall be required for each seating position Passenger seats shall be firmly and securely fixed in position when available for use The maximum passenger carrying capacity is 8 passengers A seating position fitted with a safety belt shall be counted as one seating position For bench seats without safety belts then the number of seating positions shall be assessed as multiples of the required minimum squab width of 400mm each For example a bench seat with no seat belts of 1500mm squab width shall be assessed as providing three seating positions Seats seatbelts and anchorages cannot be simply added changed without some certifying proof A converted seat or seat mechanism is unlikely to be accepted unless the presenter provides some proof of being fit for purpose A swivel seat is required to meet the relevant standards A Technical Assessor s full Report is required in all cases where seats seat belts or anchorages are not original fitment e g vehicles adapted from vans See al
8. hackneys and local area hackneys Taxi licences obtained by transfer from another person are the most complex See the website www nationaltransport ie for details or call 0761 064 000 for specific information if you are the licence holder Vehicle age is checked when booking the licence inspection Vehicle Age Checks are made with NVDF to calculate vehicle age Vehicle exceeds relevant age limit Date of first registration any country of origin can be found in the Vehicle Registration Certificate Box B Date of first Registration any country This is the date that matters Box Date of Registration in Ireland This is the date a vehicle was imported into Ireland if Box B has a different date O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 37 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Basic Vehicle Definition The vehicle shall meet the minimum interior space and luggage capacity requirements Such vehicles are listed in the Model Report which indicates the number of passengers they may be licensed for For taxis the luggage capability is checked with seats in their compliant locations with the 650mm min legroom rule For hackneys there is no requirement for this luggage space to exist simultaneously with the legroom of all seats 4 doors are required A tailgate horizontally hinged is not considered a door Rear doors vertically hinged shall be cons
9. provided In general they should be located in the vicinity of the doors and steps and central pathways These shall be of contrasting colours similar to those seen on buses and trains approximately circular in cross section and approximately 35mm in diameter Their surface should be slip resistant and there should be at least 35mm clearance between the inside of the working surface of the handhold and any adjacent surface to which it is attached or near Visual check They should not impede general access or exit For rear entry vehicles where boarding by walking is unlikely handholds benefiting those in manual wheelchairs only are permitted Lack of any handholds where advantageous Handholds that are similar in colour to their background Handholds with sharp edges or generally unusable by virtue of their size or proximity to other surfaces Intercom amp Induction Loop For vehicles fitted with a full dividing screen partition or bulkhead between the driver and passenger compartment an intercom and an induction loop is required Signage shall be placed in the passenger compartment to advise passengers of this Working condition check for vehicles with dividing screen Induction loop to be tested with hearing aid or induction loop tester Lack of or poorly functioning intercom or induction loop system in vehicles with dividing screen Lack of signage indicating induction loop facility if installe
10. the driver Visual assessment of presence Missing or not working 5 at all times for the assistance of communication between and working condition D passenger and driver g c 5 3 O O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 18 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 At least one portable fire extinguisher to EN3 shall be carried safely and secured ideally in the luggage compartment It shall be suitable for the inflammability classes A B and C with a minimum capacity of 2kg dry powder or an equivalent capacity for any other suitable extinguishing agent Visual inspection of extinguisher mounting and condition If in obviously poor condition a service record may be requested Extinguisher less than 2kg capacity two off 1 kg units NOT acceptable Extinguishant not stated for category A B C fires or not i a A single extinguisher larger than evidenced to meet EN3 standard a The extinguisher shall be in serviceable condition as 2kg is acceptable More than one recommended by the manufacturer specifically any gauge extinguisher each being 2kg or Extinguisher obviously non or date information shall be respected more iS acceptable serviceable e g corroded out of x date gauge in red etc D The fire extinguisher shall be safely and securely installed in EN3 compliance may be proven such a way that it can present no danger to the occupants by
11. 14 Figure 2 Example Excessively Tinted Glass Marking The V symbol next to the approval marking indicates that the visible light transmission is less than 70 Glass so marked is not clear The Roman numeral V is usually but not always just above the approval marking Some glass is marked Less than 70 light transmittance which is self explanatory V 43 R 002439 Note that the number next to the E in the circle will vary as will the number after the 43R characters Figure 3 Official credit debit card sign blue Pantone 534 green Pantone 382 O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 55 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Figure 4 Example of Warning Triangle Regulation 27 approval marking ARRANGEMENTS OF THE APPROVAL MARK 27RO3216 2 27R03216 A a 3 27R03216_ y a 28 mm Note that the number next to the E in the circle will vary as will the number after the 27R characters O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 56 of 56
12. Authority 2014 Page 52 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 APPENDIX 1 tables and drawings Table 1 Minimum required true ramp lengths for various floor heights true length being measured along the ramp surface itself Side Entry Effective Required ramp Effective floor Required ramp Floor height floor height MINIMUM true height to road MINIMUM true from ground to 125mm length for 16 deg length for 16 deg mm kerb angle mm angle mm 400 275 995 400 1450 450 325 1175 450 1630 Table 2 Tyre Load Rating Index Read axle mass kg from chassis plate divide by two and look up tyre rating below EP is ia 10 EI EA E Index O Index O Index o Index O Index kg Index 75 387 76 400 386 530 96 77 78 se 560 98 79 237 89 sso 99 81 82 83 90 600 100 500 94 670 104 65 67 70 71 72 73 4 7 National Transport Authority 2014 Page 53 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Figure 1 Wheelchair Tip Down Seat Intrusion Allowance Note if 1200mm exists between tip down and seat at any height then the tip down foot space is not relevant Wheelchair Space Intrusion Allowance Fold Down Temporary Seat on Bulkhead 1000 min Cc Permanent E 1200 min Sea N gt 200 Max into 1200 min dim National Transport Authority 2014 Page 54 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 20
13. Authority of Ireland NSAI and the body responsible for enforcing regulations in relation to measuring instruments including the taximeter which calculates the fares in taxis Local Area Hackney a vehicle licence for use in a small restricted local area Vehicle to meet hackney standards except for the luggage requirement Licence Renewal Assessment LRA Interim assessment of vehicle at licence renewal for continued suitability compliance No certificate is issued it is an integral part of the licence renewal process National Transport Authority 2014 Page 8 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Low Volume Approval a national Type Approval scheme for vehicles manufactured in small production numbers and produced under a Conformity of Production quality system Lies between the Single Vehicle Approval process and the ECWVTA process Also called Small Series Approval Model Report A document or file containing specific unchanging information pertaining to a particular vehicle model regarding for example luggage capacity dimensions Only applicable to vehicles manufactured under a Conformity of Production process i e with ECWVTA or National Low Volume Small Series Approvals Modified Vehicle a vehicle that is not a standard mass produced passenger car in the same base specification as originally manufactured and includes any vehicle that has been converted from a goods or light goods vehicle without subseq
14. Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure The vehicle shall be fitted with At least one wheelchair accessible door capable of being opened from both inside and outside of minimum usable dimensions 745mm wide x 1250mm high Measurement or a template may be used to check this prior arrangement may be required Rear tailgates are acceptable as the accessible door if obviously designed for boarding of passengers or wheelchairs Check for ease of opening Only one door total accessing wheelchair space Accessible door too small for entry at a time a mass of 272kg placed in the centre of a double step National Transport Authority 2014 The deflection is assessed relative to the vehicle and not to the ground v o Check dimensions with template Accessible sized door does not 8 At least one other opening from inside or outside door or by measurement substantially permit unobstructed access to o not necessarily of wheelchair accessible dimensions that perpendicular to direction of wheelchair space 2 enables access to the passenger and wheelchair occupant boarding i e up ramp and into a compartment wheelchair space y g Doors may be to the nearside or to the rear In this context The opening and any interior a tailgate may be considered as a door if the boarding restrictions must be at least i
15. Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 a N isi nta lompair National Transport Authority SPSV Initial Suitability Inspection Manual for vehicles seeking first licensing as an SPSV or a Change of Vehicle licence transaction Explanatory notes on the procedures and standards applicable to vehicles requiring an Initial Suitability Inspection This Manual is not a legal document and must not be construed as such Hard copy documents are uncontrolled please contact the Authority s Technical Department for clarifications or update status if required As usual the latest version of this document is available on our website www nationaltransport ie Please ensure you keep yourself informed SAFETY The methods described in this Manual are intended to be carried out by trained and competent persons working with appropriate facilities and with safe equipment The inspection procedures detailed in this Manual are designed to comply with normal inspection practice The National Transport Authority does not accept responsibility for any injury to any person or any damage to any property arising from the conduct of any inspection described in this Manual Nothing in this Manual may be construed as diminishing in any way the obligations on employers and employees in relation to occupational health and safety at work Vehicles used on the road must comply with all relevant road vehicle regulations in force at the time the contents of t
16. a wheelchair accessible vehicle the full Report accompanying such a vehicle must state compliance with the appropriate regulations and or reference the relevant test certificates The Inspector will check that the Report is relevant to the vehicle being presented and in date All modified vehicles e g converted from goods vehicles vans and all wheelchair accessible vehicles are required to have one form of the Technical Assessor s Report that outlines their compliance with the suitability criteria general Road Traffic Act regulations and specific legislation such as seat belts Such reports are compiled mainly by motor insurance engineering assessors rather than Chartered Engineers Please see www iaea online org The Technical Assessor s basic Report is a declaration from opinion of compliance and does not specifically include any formal test data The Assessor s full Report is different in that it requires the collation of formal test data e g wheelchair anchorage in vehicle strength test reports All Assessors Reports must be less than 60 days old at the time of licensing The Inspector is within his rights to request a Report for vehicles presented that have obviously been converted or modified Visible indications include changes in seating capacity seats that are obviously aftermarket fitment items poor quality internal trim and poor glass installations Since June 2010 at the Initial Suitability Inspection related to wheelchair accessible ve
17. adunais above or beside the number Check the sign especially the A roof sign that is the incorrect c The offside panel if blank shall be yellow It may display the number section is readily visible size or has incorrectly sized contact details of the taxi driver or the despatch company from the outside information t only S Check the number is legible with A roof sign of the wrong colours cc If a wheelchair accessible taxi then it shall contain the and without illumination switched accessibility symbol approx 90mm square It may display the official driver area identity stickers No characters on the offside panel may be bigger than 70mm tall excepting the area identifier The official credit card sign may be displayed see Fig 3 Page 55 No other information e g adverts may be displayed on the roof sign on Display of industry association details is not permitted Check where appropriate the wheelchair symbol is present and of adequate size A roof sign with incorrectly displayed information e g displaying trade group associations A roof sign with the number not to the nearside from front and rear A roof sign with unofficial area stickers A roof sign with advertising National Transport Authority 2014 Page 42 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure The
18. alf of the rear window the maximum size of such a statement to be no more than 500mm x 20mm in size or equivalent area 10 000 square mm gt The internationally recognised accessibility symbol shall be Visual inspection Lack of wheelchair symbol _ required for wheelchair accessible hackneys to be displayed S Es externally on the nearside door or rear door tailgate as The symbol to be at least 105mm Wheelchair symbol too small ne appropriate in height on accessible doors of y a wheelchair accessible hackneys U lt National Transport Authority 2014 Page 46 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure The fitment of taxi meters in hackneys shall be prohibited Visual inspection Presence of any form of taxi D meter for any reason a Luggage Requirements For hackneys the Model Report details vehicles by make and model for ease of reference 420 litres including space within that for a folded wheelchair sized 735mm x 330mm x 805mm Hatchback estate cars and MPV style vehicles shall be fitted with a guard or cover that is intended to prevent luggage from injuring any passenger in the event of an accident Check Model Report for details as to number of passengers to be licensed for Basic compliance listed in Model Report Check luggage area of all vehicles for fitn
19. ards Test data in vehicle strength test is required A Technical Assessor s full Report is required less than 60 days old The assessor is required to have seen and accepted the required test data as representative of the vehicle being certified In all cases documentary evidence shall be produced and it must relate to that individual vehicle An Assessor s basic Report alone i e no test data is not acceptable See also Modified Vehicle Documentary Proof in the ALL SPSV Section Converted vans will usually be apparent in their seat or seat belt installation being obviously non OEM fit Headlining and window fit may also be obviously aftermarket Visual check of vehicle type and Side facing seats seat orientation Vehicle is a convertible Sun roof in such condition as to leak or present a danger to occupants The Assessor s Report is checked at the booking stage the Inspector is checking that the vehicle described in the Assessor s Report is that presented rather than the integrity of the vehicle adaptations National Transport Authority 2014 Page 39 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Windows adjacent to licensed seating positions shall be Check relevant windows for EU Relevant glass marked with clear Such windows shall exhibit 70 minimum visible light Approval marking sym
20. ated in the Printer not working printed E glovebox does not need to be receipt not containing the x permanently secured to the associated vehicle reg or licence E vehicle but shall be wired to the number containing incorrect reg taximeter or licence number Printer taximeter displays obviously incorrect initial fare charge or obviously wrong time of day 3 The sun visor National Maximum Taxi Fare sticker displaying Visual assessment for correct up Lack of current fare information g the current maximum fare shall be required to be to date sticker and information sticker readily visible in the front v prominently displayed in the front passenger area card passenger area and or lack of a rear passenger information card y A Taxi Passenger Information Card is required for rear seat Note the Passenger Information c passengers Cards are sometimes available at D the Inspection Centre S It is the responsibility of the vehicle presenter to satisfy iL themselves that this is not interfering with any restraint system e g airbag National Transport Authority 2014 Page 43 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure For taxis the Model Report details vehicles by make and model for ease of reference 420 litres including space within that for a folded wheelchair sized 735mm x 330mm x 805mm Hatchback estat
21. ational Transport Authority 2014 Page 51 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Irish Health amp Safety Authority General First Aid Applications 2007 Recommended Contents for First Aid Travel Kit contents should be kept up to date 20 FPF FP F OD NY N KK Adhesive Plasters Sterile Eye Pads No 16 bandage attached Individually Wrapped Triangular Bandages Safety Pins Individually Wrapped Sterile Unmedicated Wound Dressings Medium No 8 10 x 8cms Individually Wrapped Sterile Unmedicated Wound Dressings Large No 9 13 x 9cms Individually Wrapped Sterile Unmedicated Wound Dressings Extra Large No 3 28 x 17 5 cm Individually Wrapped Disinfectant Wipes Paramedic Shears Pairs of Examination Gloves Sterile water where there is no clear running water Pocket Face Mask Water Based Burns Dressing Small 10 x 10 cm Water Based Burns Dressing Large Crepe Bandage 7cm Note 2 Where mains tap water is not readily available for eye irrigation sterile water or sterile normal saline 0 9 in sealed disposable containers should be provided Each container should hold at least 20ml and should be discarded once the seal is broken Eye bath eye cups refillable containers should not be used for eye irrigation due to the risk of cross infection The container should be CE marked x KK Note 3 Where mains tap water is not readily available for cooling burnt area National Transport
22. bol V approval indicating non transmission The front windscreen shall exhibit 70 above approval number see compliance letter V above minimum visible light transmission Figure 2 page 55 approval mark v z A band of maximum 125mm depth at the top upper edge of Check against reference samples Excessive tint in relevant windows the front windscreen shall be permitted a lesser degree of where windows appear obviously visible light transmission i e it may be darker dark 5 Upper windscreen darkened band g Any sunroof is not considered a in excess of 125mm deep window for the purpose of this E requirement Inspection or measurement of any sunstrip or gradient tint The two front doors shall each display the official taxi Vehicle registration and licence Decal s not fitted decal s not branding design as stipulated by the Authority number will be checked against registered to Authorised Supplier Authorised Supplier records D The branding decals shall be from an Authorised Supplier Decal s poor quality e g not to and shall include the individual vehicle licence number Visual inspection of decal official specification size colour a appearance and quality of The branding decals shall be professionally fitted by an application Decal s evidently poorly applied m Authorised Supplier and of appropriate quality e g peeling applied at an angle O For the avoidance of doubt decals 5 The licence number shall be unta
23. cencivavndacninesnenttekeeeneieneerneceneeenenenieexetenedenrernenenebeneeen 37 Vehicle AO voii a a aN A AAA IAEA AA AAA EAEN nd 37 Basic Mehicle DEFINICION radicada 38 TAXI INCLUDING WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXI ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS cccceceeeeeeeeeeeneees 39 Basic Vehicle Devi thorn ic A A adh vet A A td ite Age at de keane ek 39 Tinted WINDOWS iio RA nnd asic ddmie dheoad moda A ie 40 Taxi DOOF Branding isiicciescscataccenddotehd Gras nni E eed daada athe taaai nleandaiese a da NEEE 40 Adv rtiSiN g ecc dali 41 ROOF SI A ca 42 ROOT SIGN LIGNE aia R A aii 43 O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 4 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Taximeter oia indents Gre EEEE KEE E cud bide tudaen de bide etee tata ene ated nea bude ex da tudes tage aude dedaleby cede EE EEEE KE E EE EEE EYE 43 Front Fare Sticker A a 43 Luggage Requirements Pi A A si deci 44 HACKNEY INCLUDING WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE HACKNEY ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 45 Basic Vehicle Definicion ENET ERA EENT Ad cd AA EAS 45 Tinted WINDOWS tere rta OS Recut oo ainia 46 AdVErtISIN G ai A AA A A AE da RA 46 Accessibility Sym DO visita A A a a a dai 46 Meter S oiicionia aaa aia la da a id a de E dd a a Dd AO E a e 47 Luggage Requirements 0 0 cnn cnn rs 47 LIMOUSINE ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS esirrviaisisinica aia AAA AAA NE 48 General Det Onis A A A e A a cd 48 Stretched Vehicle Tyre Specification and GVW rr
24. d Interior Lighting amp Flooring Rear Shoulder Room Targeted or localised lighting at entrance steps signage and floor areas and money slots in any dividing screen shall be required Any safety notices shall be capable of being read from the passenger compartment or on entry to the vehicle These requirements shall only apply when the vehicle is stationary Flooring shall be non slip with awareness of wet and dry operating conditions and any transitions between the floor and doorways or seats shall be delineated with brightly contrasting colours The shoulder room of the rear seats shall be a minimum of 1360mm Manufacturer dimensions shall be used or measurements made accordingly Almost all vehicles with sufficient wheelchair space meet National Transport Authority 2014 Visual assessment of lighting levels and floor surfaces Such lighting is primarily aimed at identifying the locations of steps entrances etc Applies to main row of rear passenger seats i e for vehicles with more than one row of rear seats assess the row most obviously intended for regular Lack of targeted lighting or very dim illumination Lack of or poorly placed safety notices Flooring of poor quality presence of trip hazards Obvious lack of contrast at entrances or steps Insufficient shoulder dimension this requirement use Page 34 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web Apr
25. d assessment of a vehicle s engineering design and construction is not part of the Inspection Where this is requested the Inspection Procedure amp Notes indicate the acceptable level of certification required For example this may be satisfactory evidence that the vehicle complies with the relevant requirements of an EC Directive or an equivalent National standard A Technical Assessor s Report is often specified as a requirement to assist in this regard In this situation the primary objective of the Inspector is to confirm that any evidence so presented is in fact representative of the individual vehicle being inspected Layout National Transport Authority 2014 Page 6 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 This Manual is divided into several Sections To reduce waste the common requirements to all vehicles are listed separately first with additional vehicle category specific items listed separately in their own Section So for example to identify ALL the items for Limousines you need to look through the Section headed ALL SPSV and the Section LIMOUSINE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Section column indicates the general vehicle area of interest Requirements details the particular items being assessed and their criteria based on the legislative requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes outlines the inspection method and any guiding advice or equipment needed Reason for Failure lists defect
26. d environmental standards vehicles are built to Each individual vehicle will be issued with a Certificate of Conformity from the manufacturer stating the areas of Directive compliance GVW Gross Vehicle Weight means the gross weight of a vehicle laden with the heaviest load which it can reasonably carry having regard to the engine capacity brakes tyres and the general construction of the vehicle and shall until the contrary is shown be taken to be the design gross weight of the vehicle as specified by the manufacturer or distributor of the vehicle or where the design gross weight of the vehicle as specified by the manufacturer or distributor is not ascertainable the design gross weight of the vehicle as specified by an automotive engineer Initial Suitability Inspection Assessment undertaken for the licensing of a vehicle for use as an SPSV to determine that it meets with the requirements defined for that particular SPSV class i e taxi wheelchair accessible taxi hackney or limousine No certificate is issued it is an integral part of the licence renewal process IVA Individual Vehicle Approval a scheme where a vehicle is individually inspected prior to registration to ensure technical compliance with a subset of EC Approval derived regulations resulting in the issue of an Individual Approval Certificate Previously also called SVA Single Vehicle Approval Legal Metrology Service LMS A statutory body within the National Standards
27. de them If they are the only copies they will not be returned you have been warned Relevant document not presented for retention Assessor s Report more than 60 days old relates to different vehicle or in incorrect format Please note that documents are not always required at every transaction Aftermarket LPG Installation Where an aftermarket non standard non OEM fit LPG installation is fitted the integrity of the installation shall be certified by the specific Assessor s LPG Report declaring that the installation meets the requirements of the Road Traffic Acts as amended The Assessor s LPG Report shall be less than 60 days old Request specific Assessor s LPG Report Assessor s LPG Report template is available on request from the National Transport Authority or from appointed Inspection Centres No Assessor s LPG Report Assessor s LPG Report more than 60 days old Assessor s LPG Report relates to different vehicle Assessor s LPG Report in incorrect format National Transport Authority 2014 Page 17 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Basic Vehicle Definition Mechanically propelled vehicle having at least four wheels which is designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers and which has a maximum of eight seats excluding the driver s seat The wheels shall be arranged in axle pairs such that the minimum wheelbase is 2100mm the mi
28. dows for EU Relevant glass marked with clear Such windows shall exhibit 70 minimum visible light Approval marking symbol V approval indicating non transmission The front windscreen shall exhibit 70 above approval number see compliance letter V above a minimum visible light transmission Figure 2 page 55 approval mark z 2 A band of maximum 125mm depth at the top upper edge of Check against reference samples Excessive tint in relevant windows the front windscreen shall be permitted a lesser degree of where windows appear obviously z visible light transmission i e it may be darker dark 3 Upper windscreen darkened band y Any sunroof is not considered a in excess of 125mm deep E window for the purpose of this requirement Inspection or measurement of any sunstrip or gradient tint Advertising is not allowed in or on hackneys or wheelchair Visual internal and external Internal or external advertising accessible hackneys assessment present excepting that expressly permitted Advertising includes display of industry association DVD screens internally displaying D information e g trade group names contact details etc advertising messages are not permitted P For avoidance of doubt and in consideration of practicalities o the following shall be allowed on all vehicles The owner s driver s or company details or supplying vehicle lt agent s details may be displayed beneath the number plate or in the lower h
29. e measures taken A description of any tests and their results that demonstrate an equivalent level of performance or function as is provided by the requirements above National Transport Authority 2014 Test of vehicle or consult Owner s Handbook for confirmation of operating characteristics Most return to normal ride height when ramp or doors are closed Check for automatic or manual interlocks and their correct functioning Note very few vehicles are fitted with kneeling rear suspension For innovative e g underfloor ramps solutions request discretionary authorisation letter from Authority Certain vehicle makes may be pre approved by the Authority in this regard such vehicles will usually have full ECWVTA and be covered by the Model Report Ability to drive in excess of 5km h with suspension lowered below that recommended in the Owner s Handbook or in an obviously or dangerously low position Claimed innovation and related exemptions derogations without prior Authority authorisation Page 30 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Wheelchair Space Dimensions The taximeter shall be visible on entry and exit by all passengers The wheelchair and the person travelling in it shall travel either forwards facing or rearwards facing Side facing orientation of the wheelcha
30. e cars and MPV style vehicles shall be fitted with a guard or cover that is intended to prevent luggage from injuring any passenger in the event of an accident Check Model Report for details as to number of passengers to be licensed for Luggage Requirements Basic compliance listed in Model Report Check luggage area of all vehicles for fitness for purpose Check for guard or securing cover Some common sense is required a cargo net is generally acceptable if anchored along edges and corners Luggage area cluttered with personal belongings no space available Obviously filthy damp or unusable luggage area No security of luggage area Seats not compliant with legroom in order to meet luggage requirements or vice versa Insecure items e g loose spare wheel jack fire extinguisher ramps National Transport Authority 2014 Page 44 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 HACKNEY INCLUDING WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE HACKNEY ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Basic Vehicle Definition There shall be a permanent rigid roof covering all of the driver and passenger compartments Specifically cabriolets and convertibles shall not be considered suitable Sunroofs shall be permitted including full length items Side facing seats are not permitted A goods category N1 vehicle may on
31. ea hackneys Squab The base cushion of the seat upon which the passenger sits Swivel seat Special seat for vehicles that makes it possible to turn around an axis fundamentally perpendicular to the vehicle floor Tailgate In this regard is a horizontally hinged movable body panel or panels or a window composed entirely of glazing material and whose latches and or hinge systems are attached directly to the glazing material and through which cargo would usually be loaded or unloaded A tailgate is not universally recognised as a door Tamper proof disc The licence disc fitted to the windscreen of licensed SPSVs after licensing or renewal of licence Taximeter A device used to measure calculate and display a taxi fare based on the duration travelled or the distance time of day or date and a number of other factors Technical Assessor s basic Report an assessment made by a mechanical or automotive engineer automotive assessor or a person with similar qualifications who by reason of his or her competence experience and independence is an appropriate person to assess the fitness and safety of a mechanically propelled vehicle This is a declaration statement of opinion A blank template is available Please also see Technical Assessor s full Report Technical Assessor s full Report an assessment made by a mechanical or automotive engineer automotive assessor or a person with similar qualifications who by reason of his or he
32. ed for the purpose of this requirement whilst the vehicle is in motion The corners of steps or supporting structures facing forwards or rearwards shall be rounded to a radius of not less than 5mm the edges shall be rounded to a radius of not less than 2 5mm Protruding parts made of a material Visual inspection Vehicles with full ECWVTA are assumed to comply with full exterior projections This includes external steps Excessive protrusion Presence of obviously sharp or dangerous or hard edges or corners Lack of contrasting edges 7 of hardness not exceeding 60 shore A may have a radius of presence of sharp edges to upper o curvature less than 2 5mm surface p l U EA Steps shall have clearly marked rounded nosings in a Manual operated steps without brightly contrasting colour of minimum width 40mm and be any warning sign or device o non slip g 1 May be automatically retractable i e upon door closing or manually retractable It shall not be possible for any automatic retractable step to be deployed whilst the vehicle is in motion An interlock related to the handbrake warning system would be considered sufficient for compliance For manually operated steps a warning notice in the vicinity of the driver may suffice There shall be a ramp or other mechanism to permit the Visual inspection for presence of Lack of ramp lift or boarding aids person using the wheelchair to enter and exit the vehicle ram
33. eling system function shall be required to enable operation of the system Any control which initiates the lowering or raising of any part or the whole of the body relative to the road surface shall be clearly identified and under the direct control of the driver or the wheelchair occupant or assistant The lowering process shall be capable of being stopped and immediately reversed by either of the controls above The kneeling system shall not allow the vehicle to be driven at a speed of more than 5km h where the vehicle is lower than the normal height of travel An interlock related to the handbrake warning system is acceptable In this paragraph master control means a control which enables another control to activate the relevant system but which itself alone is not capable of activating that system Alternative innovative approaches will be encouraged by the Authority Discretionary relaxation of certain parts of this section may be considered by the Authority upon application by the manufacturer in respect of innovative design solutions whose essential features make compliance with the above unachievable Such a request shall contain The reason why the technologies or concepts in question prevent the vehicle or component from complying with the requirements of one or more of the above A description of the areas of innovative design and their benefits to driver and passenger A description of the areas of safety concerned and th
34. ess see the National Transport Authority SPSV Licence Renewal Assessment Manual for further information This Manual sets out the assessment requirements the inspection procedures and reasons for failure The chassis number Vehicle Identification Number or VIN on the vehicle must correspond with the information on the Vehicle Registration File Book Licence Certificate and on the licence application form Where difficulty is encountered in locating the chassis number it is the responsibility of the applicant or vehicle presenter to establish the location of this information on the vehicle Where the vehicle identity cannot be independently confirmed using official records or documents the Initial Suitability Inspection shall be failed Where the chassis number VIN on the vehicle does not match with official records or documents the Initial Suitability Inspection shall be failed Where the number of seats in the vehicle exceeds that in official records or documents or there are obvious anomalies between the official data and the vehicle the Initial Suitability Inspection may be failed Inspectors need not start a test in the following circumstances where in their opinion any part of the vehicle or its equipment is in such a dirty or dangerous condition as to make it unreasonably difficult to carry out the inspection The inspection is a check on condition and suitability The roadworthiness of the vehicle is a separate test conducted by NCTS A detaile
35. ess for purpose Check for guard or securing cover Some common sense is required a cargo net is generally acceptable if anchored along edges and corners The luggage area SHALL accept the folded dummy wheelchair shape Luggage area cluttered with personal belongings no space available Obviously filthy damp or unusable luggage area No security of luggage area Seats not compliant with legroom in order to meet luggage requirements or vice versa Insecure items e g loose spare wheel jack fire extinguisher ramps National Transport Authority 2014 Page 47 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 LIMOUSINE ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Limousines shall be evidently suited by reason of style and Subjective trained assessment Vehicle not evidently prestigious condition for the provision of hire services for ceremonial as to suitability for prestige suitable for corporate or T o occasions corporate occasions or other prestige purposes purposes ceremonial work sE S It is not possible to list suitable vehicles each is assessed 08 on individual merit A convertible is acceptable For stretched vehicles the tyre load rating should be Visual inspection of stretched Tyre load rating insufficient for 6 checked The tyre load shall be appropriate for the vehicles with reference to the t
36. g no more than eight seats in addition to the drivers Category N1 Motor vehicle designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3500 kilograms CoC Certificate of Conformity an official statement by the manufacturer that the vehicle conforms to the relevant EC Type Approval held by the manufacturer National Transport Authority 2014 Page 7 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Documentary Evidence evidence or proof of compliance may be in the form of vehicle specific documentary evidence from the vehicle manufacturer or a test laboratory or of compliance with an acceptable non European standard or by comparison of the vehicle against the specification of a previously assessed vehicle i e by use of a Model Report Doors Vertically hinged or sliding doors which lead directly into a compartment that contains one or more seating positions In certain categories a tailgate may be considered as a door ECWVTA European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval a streamlined process for approving new vehicles Once an initial type of vehicle is examined and the production arrangements are assessed as meeting Conformity of Production CoP requirements more vehicles of this type can be manufactured and sold without the need for further individual vehicle inspections and testing This is the only system accepted across all Member States and details the safety an
37. he design gross vehicle weight Th stretched design gross vehicle weight The design GYW design weights 2 shall generally be indicated on the vehicle manufacturer s o Plate For vehicles below 3 500 kg GVW a 107 tyre load Note the actual tyre load rating k as rating or greater shall be required unless documentary and the design axle weights for yu S evidence is provided to the contrary For any vehicle the Fails in the Fail Report oo tyre load rating shall be appropriate to the stated axle ae weights see Table 2 in Appendix 1 page 53 Where passengers are carried in a compartmented section Check doors and access Compartmented passenger of the vehicle i e an area with seats and a permanent rigid section with less than two doors roof there shall be at least two doors that open into or Rear doors not intended for access from this compartmented area which provide access to passenger access do not count as passenger seats Where there is more than one row of doors for the purpose of assessing passenger Seats to the rear of the driver at least one of the number of doors n these doors shall be to the rear of the driver S Intended for access means a step a Rear doors vertically hinged shall be considered and clear path to seats acceptable as a door providing that they are obviously designed or constructed for the intended purpose of passenger access Tailgates horizontally hinged are not considered doors
38. he layout requires seats to be moved relocated to create different configurations the vehicle presenter should demonstrate the seating configurations Please also see the sub section Wheelchairs and Occupant Restraints see page 32 Visual check of seats and belts and labelling If in doubt as to originality of seats belts or seat belt anchorages request further proof of their compliance to the required European or equivalent standards Where seats are repositioned to adapt the wheelchair space for the max seating capacity the vehicle presenter must demonstrate both configurations This is not the task of the Inspector The licence is for a wheelchair accessible vehicle where the vehicle presenter cannot adapt the layout for general seating only the licence will be only for those passengers accommodated along with a person in their wheelchair Modified or non original tested and approved seats seat belts seat or seat belt anchorages without proof of meeting recognised standards National Transport Authority 2014 Page 36 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 STANDARD TAXI AND HACKNEY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Note that the Local Area Hackney must meet all standard Hackney requirements except Luggage Requirements Section Requirements Inspection Procedure Notes Reasons for Failure There are a number of complex age rules that apply to taxis
39. he vehicle that is being inspected and specifically cover use for reward use as an SPSV The insurance disc in the screen must be present and match the certificate presented It is a requirement under the Road Traffic Insurance Disc Regulations 1984 to 1986 that the disc displays either the registration number of the vehicle or the fleet owner s name The name on the insurance certificate insurance disc should exactly match 100 the name on the vehicle licence For the time being a mismatched name will not result in a Fail However it will be noted as an Advisory Fail and passed to the Compliance Team for follow up Visually inspect the certificate presented Check the details including the policy holder name versus the licence holder name on record Taxis and wheelchair accessible taxis are public hire vehicles also termed street service vehicles in law Other SPSV licence types are private hire Taxi and wheelchair accessible taxi policy wording must not exclude street service vehicles All policy wording must include explicit use as an SPSV or use as a large and small PSV or alternatively use in connection with the insured s business as a taxi hackney limousine operator as appropriate to the licence type Check the insurance disc is present and that the details align with the certificate No certificate documents presented Document is not the original Policy is not in date
40. herever possible It cannot be loose Where the EN3 marking is not on the extinguisher there must be a traceable certificate from the manufacturer supplier that references the extinguisher to the certificate by model number or other similar identifier Any gauge Shall be in the green Where a gauge is not present a date stamp date must be present and in the future A fill weight may also be present Suppliers should note that simply marking an extinguisher on the outside as EN3 compliant is likely to be interpreted as misrepresentation and possibly falls to other agencies to police Warning Triangle Advance warning triangle compliant with ECE Regulation R27 and marked as such Reflective High Visibility Vest High visibility safety vest approved to ANSI ISEA 107 1999 or 2004 or to BS EN 471 or CEN 471 1994 or 2003 and marked accordingly Most simply display EN471 on the label this is acceptable Torch Working handheld torch stored safely within the vehicle Pen and Paper Pen pencil and paper within the vehicle First Aid Kit Please see section below for details of compliant kits Any date marked items to be within date The initial check will be any external manufacturer supplier reference DIN kits are externally marked as such Spot checks on contents may be made Suppliers should note that simply marking a kit on the outside as DIN 13164 compliant is likely to be interpreted as misrepresentation and
41. hicle deceleration Use of Model Reports The purpose of the Model Report is to reduce inspection time It only works on vehicles that are built consistently to the same specification i e vehicles with full ECWVTA or Low Volume approvals A Model Report is basically a shorthand or streamlined way of assessing the fundamental vehicle features that do not alter on one vehicle and then reading over those results to all identical models An example would be luggage space or seating dimensions Optional fitments e g tinted windows cannot be pre verified through the Model Report Inspection areas that may be assessed by reference to a Model Report are indicated with an asterisk The Model Report concept does not usually apply to wheelchair accessible vehicles as many are built to bespoke customer order However it will be possible to create these for wheelchair accessible vehicles manufactured under a Conformity of Production system It also cannot be used reliably where vehicles have been converted from vans or other modified vehicles National Transport Authority 2014 Page 11 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 The Model Reports have in most cases been previously compiled by the Authority and are listed in the Model Report database available at www nationaltransport ie Model change year splits are approximate care should be taken to understand which model version generation is being considered For example
42. hicle licences new and Change of Vehicle the Authority requires an Assessor s full Report that includes reference to in vehicle strength test data The inspection of engineering changes and their effects is outside of the jurisdiction of both the Initial Suitability Inspection and the Licence Renewal Assessment and is dealt with either by the Assessor s full or basic Reports depending on the licence type date of issue and vehicle Vehicles converted to run on LPG or CNG National Transport Authority 2014 Page 12 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 require the Technical Assessor s LPG Report certifying the equipment and installation of the fuel conversion Please note that where luggage space size limits are specified this may restrict the size of LPG tank permitted please check in advance of any such conversion Specific advice from the Authority regarding the in vehicle test data and a template form is available for all forms of Assessor s Reports Only the authorised format is accepted Responsibility of the vehicle presenter The vehicle presenter must be prepared for the vehicle inspection it is useful to have the original Vehicle Registration Certificate document and if requested demonstrate features to the Inspector e g wheelchair ramps The following items should be left for inspection on the front passenger seat except the fire extinguisher which should remain in its bracket in its safely secured position
43. his Manual must not be regarded as a substitute for those statutory provisions and regulations enacted National Transport Authority 2014 Page 1 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 REVISIONS This Manual may be revised and updated from time to time please see the website Changes will be communicated to the trade and industry wherever practicable and information about such changes can also be obtained by contacting the National Transport Authority via its website at www nationaltransport ie EXEMPTIONS It is the responsibility of the person presenting the vehicle for inspection to prove exemption from any requirement listed in this Manual or to provide the appropriate documentary evidence PRE VERI FICATION at BOOKING Certain items mentioned in this Manual can be checked in advance when an inspection is booked by examining official vehicle records e g number of seats vehicle age and by checking against similar known vehicle characteristics e g luggage capacity Such pre verification helps avoids a wasted inspection However subsequent inspection of a previously acknowledged type of vehicle may still discover variations that can be significant and so the inspection may still be failed e g change in seating layout in a large MPV For wheelchair accessible vehicles especially the Assessor s Report is thoroughly evaluated prior to a booking for an inspection being accepted To avoid any poss
44. iameter 45 cm 1600 cm in area Only the official card acceptance logo may be displayed see Fig 3 Page 55 Signage adverts displayed on rear doors cannot exceed 1600 cm in area per door O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 41 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure The roof sign shall be securely attached The illuminated More than one sign e g at Insecure sign surface to be 110 120mm in height 1030 1120mm long leading and trailing edge of roof is Front and rear faces to contain 3 sections with TAXI or permitted A taxi sign defaced obscured or TACSA in the centre in yellow letters on a blue background altered such that the word TAXI of 300mm to 360mm width Characters to be 80mm to Check sign is secure or TACSA or the licence number 90mm in height and with 14mm to 16mm stroke width The is rendered illegible or partly nearside section front and rear to be of yellow background Check the sign number matches illegible 360mm to 425mm in width and display in black the vehicle the licence number licence number in digits 85mm to 90mm tall by 45mm to Lack of required wheelchair 60mm wide and with 14mm to 16mm stroke width Check dimensions if the sign symbol on a wheelchair accessible identified by Licence Number or in the Irish language appears obviously non compliant taxi uimhir che
45. ible issues at the Inspection centre vehicle presenters should always have copies of relevant documents to hand and be prepared to leave them with the Inspector O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 2 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HELPFUL DEFI TON Sa eR N R a ER eN i DiDa 6 ls i E E A E A S 14 Old Tamper POS ii EENET ETE NEEE EEE A tii 14 Seating POSIONS ir si 15 Insurance Certificate Check irsinin E E edna ba AE E a dee Vine E E A ada ea iad dened A N EEE a i 16 Modified Vehicle Documentary PEDO iii cr A aa a Ea E E EE DEE A A E A 17 Aftermarket LPG asta ine Arete ate ela Ae aa ah ae Ane ae cde kite oa oe del nce a de a dee 17 Basic Vehicle Definitio k cmo a a Waa sates al areas Catteni aetna Pea rece ed wae ee Sa AA A ete eae ite ae Rags eres a cee Rae een ane AA AA 18 SA A O A 18 COMMUNICALIONS wie encina ini E A 18 Fire EXtin QUISE A A ae 19 EIESCALO KM dea 19 Warning Triangle sai iaa 19 High Viz MOS Eee ia vice a n 20 MNO y ol y seh oats A E teen caseae tan EAE 20 Interior LINUD ii A A a edd ee he Gay eee whey ews de each e 20 Cleanliness Doors and Window Operation 0 rennet tenet aetna ranas 21 Passenger Compartment Temperatures gscitsccceeseesaaessaius asia avadeaa aul es 22 Spare Wheel SysteM soni ienna a EE E EE EEE EE EEEE EE E EE E 22 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXIS AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE HACKNEYS ses 23 Vehicle Agerri inana anaana A A Aa 23 Basic Vehicle Def
46. idered acceptable as a door providing that they are obviously designed or constructed for the intended purpose of passenger access Refer to the Model Report The Model Report lists the number of passengers possible for either taxi or hackney use Exceptions include modified vehicles Check number of doors Rear doors not intended for passenger access do not count as doors for the purpose of assessing the number of doors Intended for access implies a step or provision and simple access to seats Vehicle not on Model Report non compliant with minimum dimensions In the case of taxis seats not compliant with legroom etc in order to meet luggage requirements Insufficient doors less than 4 O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 38 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 TAXI INCLUDING WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXI ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Section Requirements Inspection Procedure Notes Reasons for Failure Basic Vehicle Definition There shall be a permanent rigid roof covering all of the driver and passenger compartments Specifically cabriolets and convertibles shall not be considered suitable Sunroofs shall be permitted including full length items Side facing seats are not permitted A goods category N1 vehicle may only be converted provided that the final finished adaptations are assessed to be compliant to passenger car M1 stand
47. ight of this first step surface above the ground shall not be more than 230mm Note that if there is more than one door qualifying as above then only one needs the access step The tread length foot depth shall be at least 200mm The width of the step shall be a minimum of 400mm This applies to tall doors intended for use by semi ambulant passengers and is not ordinarily required at the rear for rear entry vehicles If kneeling suspension is fitted this may be used to meet this requirement The height of any step will be measured at the centre of its width The height of the first step in relation to the ground will be measured with the vehicle on level ground at its mass in running order unladen kerb weight and the tyre equipment and pressure being as specified by the manufacturer for the design gross vehicle weight Excessive step or floor height at the relevant door Insufficient step size Given the lack of a dedicated completely flat measuring floor and vehicle manufacturing tolerances the max acceptable step height when assessed in the workshop via tape measure may be taken as 250mm National Transport Authority 2014 Page 26 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure No step shall project more than 10mm beyond the widest part of the vehicle exterior mirrors are not consider
48. il 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Remaining Seat Requirements For all other seats The top of each uncompressed squab shall be at least 275mm and not more than 460mm from the vehicle floor at the front of the squab There shall be at least 650mm measured longitudinally and horizontally from the front face of the backrest at uncompressed squab height to the rear face of the seat or surface immediately in front of it Where seats face each other i e opposite there shall be at least 1300mm between the front faces of the opposing backrests National Transport Authority 2014 Measurement or use of template Measurement or use of template Measurement or use of template Seat height outside of limits Insufficient leg room Insufficient leg room Page 35 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Seats and Seat Belts Seat belts anchorages and fittings are critical safety items They are assessed through the Assessor s Report at the booking stage where test data is evaluated Inspection seeks to check part numbers etc and overall condition rather than structural integrity of adaptations Most seat belts are marked with recognised approval details The Assessor s Report covers all the seats and fittings Where t
49. il the overall appearance of the vehicle Incomplete unfinished or inadequate repairs shall be deemed unacceptable specifically repairs in progress shall not be permitted All repairs shall be consistent with adjacent body panels no runs flat or uneven finishes and shall present a good colour match Trim material shall not be split torn unsecured dirty stained or sagging Seat fabrics shall be original equipment manufacturer quality cloth upholstery or leather retrims or equivalent quality Windows shall be clean Side windows shall be capable of operation by passengers where applicable Cleanliness Doors and Window Operation Doors to be operable from inside and outside including accessible doors Visual assessment of internal and external condition and cleanliness Prevailing weather conditions must be respected As a guide external dents generally extending bigger than hand size and or deeper than 15mm and present on more than one panel per side front rear Check passenger windows for internal operation Check doors for internal and external operation Visually obvious paintwork defects that spoil overall appearance Unfinished bodywork repairs Interior trim in badly dirty or torn condition Insecure or missing trim Obviously poor quality seat material e g torn failing stitching filthy dirty or badly mismatched across seating rows Unpleasant smell from interior Side w
50. indows inoperable Any door including accessible doors not operable from the inside or the outside National Transport Authority 2014 Page 21 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Passenger Compartment Temperature The internal temperature within the vehicle shall be maintained to at least 20 C with engine idling during an external ambient temperature of 5 C Initial subjective assessment feel If in doubt test with thermometer The location for measurement Shall be at least 500mm from any heat cooling vent The temperature shall be measured with a thermometer on the longitudinal centre line of the passenger compartment at a height of 700mm from the vehicle floor mid position fore and aft If there are any heater outlets ducts vents within a 500mm radius of this point then a point mid way between such outlets may be used maintaining the 700mm height i e not necessarily on the centre line nor mid distance fore aft If thermometer used in normal workshop conditions around 18 C the reading should be at least 25 C Non operational heater no heat available within passenger compartment Totally inadequate heating system for year round reasonable passenger comfort Spare Wheel System The manufacturer s original supply system shall be securely and safely retained in full working order The term system covers a traditional permanent spa
51. inition amp Assessor s Report 0 trutt rr 24 User Mai a EEE 24 Front Passenger Seat Requirement 0 a rs 24 AccesSsSiDIeE DOOS erraina a e n E Sealed edad IA tiza 25 Step Integrity essei iaa ea E OE ds EEEE E REE dadeade E E EAE E E AE EE EE a a 25 National Transport Authority 2014 Page 3 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Step DIMENSIONS ve cxdsse2 deea idiari nian A A A A A A 26 Step Projections miii A E did a 27 BOM Alt A Al Si Ra 27 Detachable Ramp Location amp Stowage 0 cnn rs 28 Ramp Marking Sisirin cee stag ca bea A AA fn seats A Scent capes Mig ds aan eee on dab dy cree ed ase hada teen ag de waht oes A eee ea 28 RaMp SUIGADINIEY saad scenes aaa pean teat cadedt A cds 29 Innovation and Kneeling Suspension SYSTEMS 20 rn nate eae 30 Wheelchair Space DIMENSIONS i icsccasesi ste tetadi wean ius capi a as 31 Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint SySteMS 00 0 nr nar 32 Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint ANChorag6S 0 rN NN rr rr na rra 33 Alternative Technologies Proof mociones A 33 A e UE A 34 Intercom amp AGU CELON LOO Punti a A A A AA AA A A Bad eee al ieee A A A 34 Interior Lighting amp FIOOKING a ieee a 34 Rear Shoulder ROOM across A R anda dos ime A AA AE E AE N RERE 34 Remaining Seat Requirements osc sice cae ece ce exes ees cada ees nawide niece ch a eee eee 35 Seats and Seat Belts vicio caes 36 STANDARD TAA AND HACKNEY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS vi
52. ir and occupant is not permitted There shall be a space exclusively available for the accommodation of at least one person to travel within their wheelchair This space shall have a predominantly flat and level surface but it is accepted that in some conversions there may be localised interruptions The wheelchair space shall be at least 1200mm long and 700mm wide with 1350mm headroom minimum see explanatory diagram Fig 1 in Appendix 1 see page 54 National Transport Authority 2014 Check that the taximeter is visible especially to boarding wheelchair passengers The wheelchair space has been certified by the Assessor s Report Checks may be made by measurement or with templates for the intrusion of the tip down seats or other obstacles The intrusion allowance is into the 1200mm measurement If the 1200mm is met then the tip down intrusion is irrelevant Taximeter not readily visible at entry or exit Side facing wheelchair location Insufficient space for wheelchair and occupant Floor space unacceptably interrupted by irregularities inconsistent with basic design requirement of carrying a wheelchair Excessive intrusion into the minimum 1200mm length by tip down seats max allowed is 200mm Insufficient foot space under tip down seats min of 270mm required within intrusion into 1200mm length Insufficient headroom min 1350mm in vicinity of wheelchair occupant during turning and restraini
53. le adjusting devices and attachments which is capable of being anchored to a vehicle and is designed to diminish the risk of injury to its wearer in the event of collision or abrupt vehicle deceleration by limiting the mobility of the wearer s body Such an arrangement is generally referred to as a belt assembly a term also embracing any device for energy absorption or belt retraction A wheelchair occupant restraint is considered a safety belt In this document the words seat belt and safety belt are used interchangeably S l Statutory Instrument a form of secondary legislation that includes regulations and is made in the exercise of a statutory power National Transport Authority 2014 Page 9 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Space saver A generic term for a spare wheel tyre assembly system specifically designed for restricted speed distance use Spare wheel system all encompassing term for any form of equipment designed to assist in the event of a deflated tyre includes full size spare wheels space savers run flat tyres compressor systems etc Specialist equipment Equipment and parts intended to assist persons with disabilities in their boarding use travel and disembarkation of the vehicle SPSV abbreviation for Small Public Service Vehicle the collective noun for taxis wheelchair accessible taxis hackneys wheelchair accessible hackneys and limousines and local ar
54. ly be converted provided that the final finished adaptations are assessed to be compliant to passenger car M1 standards Test data in vehicle strength test is required A Technical Assessor s full Report is required less than 60 days old The assessor is required to have seen and accepted the required test data as representative of the vehicle being certified In all cases documentary evidence shall be produced and it must relate to that individual vehicle An Assessor s basic Report alone i e no test data is not acceptable See also Modified Vehicle Documentary Proof in the ALL SPSV Section Converted vans will usually be apparent in their seat or seat belt installation being obviously non OEM fit Headlining and window fit may also be obviously aftermarket Visual check of vehicle type and Side facing seats seat orientation Vehicle is a convertible Sun roof in such condition as to leak or present a danger to occupants The Assessor s Report is checked at the booking stage the Inspector is checking that the vehicle described in the Assessor s Report is that presented rather than the integrity of the vehicle adaptations National Transport Authority 2014 Page 45 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Windows adjacent to licensed seating positions shall be Check relevant win
55. mp is placed on a The vehicle shall be unladen and on flat level ground for the standard pavement of height Ramp of inadequate purpose of this requirement kneeling suspension may be 125mm above the ground on stiffness strength Fey used to meet this requirement which the vehicle is standing Be able to accommodate a variety of ground and kerb Ramp obviously unsuitable for 2 conditions Consideration of the potential use of the vehicle For rear entry vehicles the ramp purpose or in very poor condition i e accessing the vehicle on slopes hills should be made angle is measured with the free e g slippery 5 7 and noted in the User Manual end on the ground o E Support a combined wheelchair and occupant mass of Measure ramp length and floor eL minimum 300kg at any position along its length without height and refer to Table 1 page permanent deformation or failure The Assessor s Report will confirm compliance but checks may be performed 53 for ramp lengths versus floor height O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 29 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Innovation and Kneeling Suspension Systems Where a vehicle is fitted with a kneeling suspension system the vehicle and system shall comply with the following requirements A master control and a separate user control for the kne
56. mpered with and not easily that cannot be traced for that Decal s easily removable e g z defaced or altered registration and or licence magnetic items s number back to an Authorised The branding decals shall not be easily removable Supplier will be Failed Licence number missing or incorrect evidently tampered with or easily defaced National Transport Authority 2014 Page 40 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Advertising except electronic signs is generally allowed in Visual inspection Offensive sign advert or display or on taxis and wheelchair accessible taxis For guidance the area of the Taxi door branding not the only Any advertising must be inoffensive central roundel of the front door feature on both front doors Taxi decal is about 2100 cm in The door signage branding must be the only feature on area so any sign or advert on any Unauthorised electronic display D both front doors i e no other logos branding or rear door must be significantly present distractions smaller in appearance E Unofficial credit debit card logo y Electronic displays including messaging displays visible 1600 1600 cm in area is 3 from the exterior are not permitted unless with prior written equivalent to a 40 cm square ora Sign s on a rear door exceeding lt consent circle of d
57. n any See the website www nationaltransport ie for details or country of origin can be found in call 0761 064 000 for specific information if you are the the Vehicle Registration uf licence holder Certificate lt q o Vehicle age is checked when booking the licence inspection Box B Date of first Registration 2 any country This is the date S that matters Box Date of Registration in Ireland This is the date a vehicle was imported into Ireland if Box B has a different date National Transport Authority 2014 Page 23 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Basic Vehicle Definition amp Assessor s A vehicle constructed or converted specifically so as to accommodate at least one person seated in his her wheelchair when travelling on the road and at least one adult passenger A goods category N1 vehicle may only be converted provided that the final finished adaptations are assessed to be compliant to passenger car M1 standards Test data Visual check of seating Ensure vehicle presenter has seating where adaptable in the layout to create the minimum required wheelchair space dimensions The Assessor s Report is checked at the booking stage the Inspector is checking that the No accommodation for adult passenger in addition to the required wheelchair space Presented vehicle not
58. ng Page 31 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint Systems The wheelchair and the person in the wheelchair shall have separate restraint systems i e tie downs or similar for the wheelchair and a 3 point safety belt for the wheelchair occupant These shall be suitable for general wheelchair applications A 3 point safety belt means a minimum of three anchorage points providing pelvic and upper torso restraints designed and constructed to perform in a similar manner to those of a safety belt complying with 77 541 EEC as amended A safety belt or complete WTORS approved to ISO 10542 shall also be acceptable It shall be possible to easily release both the wheelchair and the wheelchair occupant restraints in the event of an emergency All tie down or restraint devices shall be clearly marked or designed or permanently attached to their anchorages in such a manner that it is not possible to attach them to the incorrect anchorage point Visual inspection for restraint system for wheelchair and separate restraints safety belt for occupant in wheelchair The third anchorage for the wheelchair occupant belt may be at floor level and may be co incident with one of the wheelchair tie down anchorage points Check that equipment is suitably marked labelled and that fittings
59. nimum track width is 1100mm and any side to side variation in wheelbase is less than 75mm Maximum design GVW of 3 500kg The vehicle shall not be a crew cab or pick up type vehicle Where applicable vehicle meets size requirements Visual assessment confirm with measurement only if required If doubt exists as to vehicle permitted mass check Chassis VIN plate Vehicle Registration Certificate details are visible in CABS check details match the vehicle presented For vehicles suspected of being overweight the vehicle presenter should provide a recent certified weighbridge ticket Less than 4 wheels Insufficient wheelbase or track Suspected overweight chassis plate indicates excess weight VIN not identifiable different to Vehicle Registration Certificate Vehicle Registration Certificate indicates more than 9 seats Vehicle has more seats than in Vehicle Registration Certificate Vehicle is a crew cab or pick up Vehicle does not meet minimum size requirements Bull bars are permitted only where they are properly Type Check if a bull bar is fitted if Bull bar fitted without satisfactory 2 Approved items Generally they will be E marked if they are so check for E mark proof of compliance to Regulation eo 78 2009 EC Vehicle presenter is responsible for supplying satisfactory 5 A proof i Pen or pencil and paper shall be available from
60. ntent is obvious 745mm x 1250mm Two accessible sized doors NOT required The step shall not be temporary in nature and shall be If the step is part of an innovative Insecure step assembly securely affixed to the vehicle All steps shall have a slip ramp system the vehicle resistant surface manufacturer convertor may seek Lack of prior authorisation in dispensation and will if relation to any innovative a All steps shall be designed and constructed so as to authorised be in possession of assembly withstand without permanent deformation a centrally written confirmation of this from D placed load as below without the deflection at any point on the Authority Insufficiently rigid step assembly the step exceeding 10mm For steps designed to take one person at a time a mass of Initial visual assessment If in Q 136kg placed in the centre of a single step doubt check as described with Er For steps designed to accommodate more than one person appropriate approximate mass Page 25 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Step Dimensions Where a door on the nearside or the rear of a vehicle has an aperture height exceeding 1150mm and where the floor or lowest internal surface e g integral step of the passenger compartment is higher than 230mm from the ground then an access intermediate step is required The he
61. oad and the occupant restraint test load The Assessor s Report will include details as to test reports etc that confirm proof of the above The Assessor s Report and test data is evidence of sufficient structural integrity and will have been evaluated as part of the booking process Alternative restraint systems may be considered acceptable but the vehicle manufacturer or converter shall provide proof that the system demonstrates an equivalent level of performance Prior acceptance by the Authority is required NOTE Full ECWVTA certification does NOT automatically include the wheelchair or wheelchair occupant restraints or their anchorages Separate proof is required Visual inspection of fitted and supplied equipment and confirmation that these are the same as those originally approved tested certified Check documentation for evidence of prior authorisation by Authority Visual check vehicle system is same as that authorised Unsuitable wheelchair or occupant restraint system e g mismatched components or fittings Lack of prior authorisation Alternative system of restraints is not the same in the vehicle as that for which certification has been authorised National Transport Authority 2014 Page 33 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Handholds Handholds or rails shall be
62. p or lift for wheelchair users safely at all times This may entail assistance 3 Ramp comprises two separate lt This boarding aid shall be either part of the vehicle or channels carried securely within the vehicle 5 Ramp or lift platform less than Ramps platforms shall be a continuous non slip surface of 700mm wide O i eo at least 700mm width Insecure ramp or lift stowage when not in use O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 27 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes Reasons for Failure Detachable Ramp Location amp Stowage Where detachable ramps shall be suitable for manual handling having suitable means to lift and manoeuvre them and be of light weight The ramp shall have effective location when in use to ensure it is easily fitted to the vehicle and cannot accidentally become detached when being used Where detachable be permanently marked with their associated vehicle registration number Check that ramps can be located to the appropriate accessible door opening Specific ramp test requirements for secondary safety impact resistance are discretionary requirements if in doubts as to their installation Inspectors may seek further proof Innovative underfloor ramps need not demonstrate compliance with registration number markings or impact resistance see page 30 Ramps with no effective in use
63. possibly falls to other agencies to police O National Transport Authority 2014 Page 50 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 ACCEPTABLE FIRST AID KITS THE DIN 13164 OR THE HSA TRAVEL KIT DIN 13164 kit contents popular automotive vehicle first aid kit often found as standard in German cars Directly as per DIN standard 1 roll of self adhesive plaster DIN 13 019 A size 5m roll x 2 5cm width adhesive tape pieces of self adhesive bandage size 10cm x 6cm DIN 13 019 first aid dressings large plasters large sterile first aid packet DIN 13 151 G standard first aid dressing large 10cm x 12cm medium sterile first aid packets DIN 13 151 M standard first aid dressing medium 8cm x 10cm large sterile dressing for burns DIN 13 152 A burn dressing 60cm x 80cm small sterile dressings for burns DIN 13 152 BR burn dressing 40cm x 60cm large elastic gauze bandages DIN 61 631 MB 8 8cm x 4m conforming bandage small elastic gauze bandages DIN 61 631 MB 6 6cm x 4m conforming bandage sterile gauze wound compresses 10cm x 10cm non adherent wound dressings triangular bandages DIN 13 168 D 96cm x 96cm x 135cm pair of scissors DIN 58 279 A 145 insulating emergency foil blanket gold silver 160cm x 210cm disposable vinyl gloves large first aid brochure six languages e e BP e e N QO N W N PU YF Cw table of contents Note Items marked sterile generally have an expiry date that should be observed N
64. present no danger to the occupants in the event of a condition e g broken SF collision National Transport Authority 2014 Page 19 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 A high visibility safety vest is required It shall meet the Visual inspection check for Reflective vest missing badly S standards of ANSI ISEA 107 1999 2010 or to EN CEN condition and approval markings worn stained filthy or not to n 471 1994 2003 It shall be marked accordingly The label must indicate specified standard gt compliance most are simply N marked EN471 and are gt acceptable S As there are washing restrictions T light soiling is not a reason for failure A working handheld torch shall be carried and stored safely Visual assessment Missing or non operational torch S within the vehicle O E o The standard interior lighting shall be in full working Visual inspection no requirement Missing or non operational interior condition for door position to automatically lighting operate lights Additional interior lighting in wheelchair accessible vehicle should all work O D Luggage area lights are not checked National Transport Authority 2014 Page 20 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Interior and exterior of the vehicle shall be clean and of tidy condition and appearance at all times Paintwork repairs shall not spo
65. r competence experience and independence is an appropriate person to assess the fitness and safety of a mechanically propelled vehicle In this regard the format of the Assessor s full Report is principally the collection of data test certificates and approval documentation and inspection and confirmation that the vehicle inspected matches that documentation so provided It is not simply a declaration of opinion that the vehicle complies such an opinion is the Technical Assessor s basic Report A blank template is available Technical Assessor s LPG Report an assessment made by a mechanical or automotive engineer automotive assessor or a person with similar qualifications who by reason of his or her competence experience and independence is an appropriate person to assess the fitness and safety of a mechanically propelled vehicle This is a declaration that the component or system adaptations to the vehicle for the use of LPG National Transport Authority 2014 Page 10 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 liquefied petroleum gas or CNG compressed natural gas that such an adaptation complies with the Construction Equipment and Use Regulations A blank template is available Track width Distance between the centre of a tyre at its contact with the road on one side of a vehicle to the corresponding contact point on the opposite side VDA The method of luggage volume measurement used in the motor ind
66. re wheel tyre assembly a temporary use spare tyre spacesaver wheel tyre assembly and associated tools for swapping this run flat tyres and also other temporary devices such as inflational tyre sealant National Transport Authority 2014 Visual inspection Not applicable to limousine over 30 years If doubt exists as to the manufacturer s original supply the vehicle presenter should be asked for documentary evidence e g brochure etc Where an LPG tank is fitted a temporary use solution is acceptable Missing or faulty provision for puncture unless genuinely not supplied at all by manufacturer Insecure parts likely to present a danger Page 22 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXIS AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE HACKNEYS Note there are some small differences but principally the vehicle standards are the same The wheelchair accessible taxi requires a roof sign taximeter and printer and fare sticker and may display advertising The wheelchair accessible hackney does not need to meet the luggage requirements and the seating dimensions simultaneously Reasons for Failure Section Requirements Inspection Procedure amp Notes There are a number of age rules that apply to Checks are made with NVDF to Vehicle exceeds relevant age wheelchair accessible taxis and wheelchair accessible calculate vehicle age limit hackneys Date of first registratio
67. s which will result in the vehicle failing Definitions amp Terminology There are 6 SPSV categories namely taxi wheelchair accessible taxi hackney wheelchair accessible hackney and limousine and local area hackney A vehicle can only be categorised as one of these SPSVs AFTER successful completion of the relevant Initial Suitability Inspection The Initial Suitability Inspection is limited to mechanically propelled vehicles having at least four wheels designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers of maximum design gross vehicle weight 3 500kg and having a maximum of eight seats excluding the driver s seat References to offside and nearside front and rear are construed as being based upon sitting normally in the vehicle looking through the windscreen and driving on the left carriageway in Ireland Nearside is therefore kerbside in normal driving conditions Anchorages the parts of the vehicle structure or seat structure or any other part of the vehicle to which the safety belt assemblies or the wheelchair restraints are to be secured In respect of seats themselves then seat anchorage means the system by which the seat assembly is secured to the vehicle structure including the affected parts of the vehicle structure Backrest The upright padded part of the seat that supports the occupant s back Category M1 Motor vehicle designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers and compromisin
68. so Modified vehicle Documentary Proof at the start of this Section Assess seating positions as outlined in Requirements For some the Vehicle Registration Certificate data will indicate the original seating capacity inc driver and vehicle classification e g goods vehicle which will help identify a modified vehicle If doubt exists then the vehicle presenter will need to provide the associated proof information Box S1 in the Vehicle Registration Certificate details the total number of seats including the driver s seat The intent is clear a maximum capability of seating 8 passengers is not to be exceeded Insufficient seat width Insecure passenger seat s Excess of seating positions compared to that stated in Vehicle Registration Certificate Seating layout such that possible number of seating positions exceeds 8 when assessed as described E g a long bench seat that has more than 8 seat belts or whose size allows for more than 8 multiples of 400mm Method of deletion of a seating Space to prevent occupation is obviously temporary in nature or of potential danger to passengers e g armrest secured by Velcro exposed sharp edges lack of padding National Transport Authority 2014 Page 15 of 56 Initial Suitability Inspection Manual Web April 2014 Insurance Certificate Check The original insurance certificate must be presented The policy must be in date cover t
69. taxi sign light shall be capable of being switched on Check operation There is no Roof sign unable to be switched when the vehicle is available for hire and switched off when requirement to link the taxi sign between lit and unlit the vehicle is not available for hire light to the meter hire status Roof sign linked to ignition or light switch The 3 panels should all be capable of being illuminated A single light source is permitted Inadequate internal illumination D provided the full sign information 3 bulbs usually required or n The sign shall not show a white light to the front or a red can be seen at night e g a strip opaque backgrounds 9 light to the rear light or multiple LED clusters Display of white light to front or red light to rear There shall be no additional lights attached to the sign Presence of additional lights The taximeter shall be securely attached to the vehicle Visual assessment Insecure taximeter liable to come loose from vehicle interfere with The display shall be capable of being read by all passengers Check security of installation of driver or passenger safety taximeter check printed receipt A printer shall be fitted wired to the taximeter and capable details match the vehicle identity Taximeter that is evidently hard of automatically printing a receipt including the details of and licence to read by passengers o the vehicle registration and the licence number D The printer may be loc
70. the same type as that for which documents are provided t in vehicle strength test is required vehicle described in the 2 Assessor s Report is that cc A Technical Assessor s full Report is required less than 60 presented rather than the days old The assessor is required to have seen and integrity of the vehicle accepted the required test data as representative of the adaptations vehicle being certified In all cases documentary evidence shall be produced and it must relate to that individual vehicle An Assessor s basic Report alone i e no test data is not acceptable A User Manual shall be present Visual assessment that User Lack of User Manual or a Manual T Manual is present and relates to that does not cover the specialist The aim is to provide guidance to the operator as to how the vehicle and specialist equipment presented the vehicle and equipment is to be used set up to equipment E accommodate the person travelling in their wheelchair This g includes how to re arrange seating how to attach restraints gt and the use of the ramp A For the front passenger seats Measurement Front passenger seat too low L del Si A e The top of the uncompressed front passenger seat squab s Lack of a front passenger seat is 5 5 E shall be at least 275mm from the floor of the vehicle not a fail item some vehicles use ron 5 this area for luggage a y x National Transport Authority 2014 Page 24 of 56
71. traceable laboratory certificate Extinguisher not secured not 5 in the event of a collision this means in the boot area or by prior arrangement if not installed in accordance with out of easy reach of passengers marked on the unit manufacturer instruction Extinguishers without a gauge Extinguisher within easy reach of must have a best before date passengers and not secured that is valid and clearly marked against malicious use A First Aid kit complying with DIN 13164 or Health and Visual inspection of First Aid kit First Aid kit missing or incomplete da Safety Authority travel kit recommendations shall be carried and contents see page 51 for or not meeting the required Y within the vehicle specifications specifications kej lt The contents of the kit that are date marked shall be within A sealed kit to the correct Kit and or contents out of date date The container shall be marked so as to be immediately standard and unopened needs no recognisable as a First Aid kit further inspection if within any Kit obviously fake i e missing date limits correct certification A reflective advance warning triangle shall be carried within Visual inspection check for ECE Warning triangle missing 2o the vehicle It shall be safely and securely installed within Regulation 27 approval marking insecure sub standard e g no Z the vehicle in such a way that the warning triangle can see Fig 4 page 56 Reg 27 marking or in poor 6
72. uent Type Approval any vehicle that has been stretched any vehicle that is a kit car or any vehicle where the seats safety belts and safety belt anchorages are not original or the installation of these items is not original MPV Multi purpose vehicle often a larger vehicle National Transport Authority The National Transport Authority is responsible under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 for the regulation of all SPSV National Type Approval or Low Volume or Small Series National Type Approval Similar schemes to ECWVTA but technically are only valid in the country of origin However the Certificate of Conformity issued by the manufacturer may result in a Mutual Recognition Certificate being issued on foot of which registration may be granted NCT National Car Test the roadworthiness test conducted independently under the jurisdiction of the Road Safety Authority Power lift Power assisted elevating and lowering device permanently fitted to a vehicle to surmount the difference in height between the floor of the vehicle compartment and the ground Ramp Inclined plane to bridge the difference in height between the floor of the vehicle compartment and the ground Rear doors In this regard are a door or door system at the rear end of a motor vehicle Rearward facing Facing in the direction opposite to the normal direction of travel of the vehicle Safety belt or seat belt or belt An arrangement of straps with a securing buck
73. ustry It is a German standard defined by the Verbund die Automobil Industrie The VDA figure is determined by filling the luggage space with blocks of volume of one litre each measuring 200 x 100 x 50mm The blocks are then counted e g 420 blocks equals 420 litres The manufacturer will often state this figure VIN Vehicle Identification Number sometimes known as chassis number a fixed combination of characters assigned to each vehicle by the manufacturer marked on the manufacturer s plate and also on the chassis frame or other similar structure Wheelbase Distance between the centre of the front wheel and the centre of the rear wheel on the same side of a vehicle Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle A vehicle capable of transporting at least one person seated in their wheelchair and at least one other passengers Wheelchair occupant restraints A system designed to keep the passenger within his her wheelchair to avoid him her being projected and prevent or minimise his her contact with the vehicle interior components or with other occupants during an abrupt movement or an impact A wheelchair occupant restraint is considered a safety belt Wheelchair restraints An arrangement of straps or clamps with securing attachments buckles and adjusting devices designed to attach to a wheelchair and which is capable of being anchored to a vehicle and is designed to limit the mobility of the wheelchair in the event of a collision or abrupt ve
74. where two vehicles share a model name across a production run of several versions the age splits indicate the version and you should familiarise yourself with the differences By way of example the early version Kia Magentis has a boot that is too small whereas the later version is acceptable thus the age splits are indicative of when the model versions changed only Where the use of templates is mentioned the Authority will provide such templates where required to officials Modified Vehicles and Assessor s Reports The primary purpose of the Initial Suitability Inspection is to determine if a vehicle meets the licensing requirements for a taxi hackney etc The roadworthiness test NCT is primarily assessing the roadworthiness of the vehicle As such the majority of items being assessed under the Initial Suitability Inspection are mainly visual and do not require a qualified mechanic Modified vehicles present a different challenge than either the roadworthiness test or the suitability inspections The design and engineering integrity are likely to have been affected by the modifications and even a qualified mechanic may not be in a position to comment on their safety The Licensing Inspector is not required to verify structural modifications such areas are to be dealt with via either a Technical Assessor s full or basic Report as appropriate for the licence category and inspection type An example would be the wheelchair restraints and anchorages in

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