Dangerous Goods by Road
procedure for design type approval
the inspection body shall:
(a) examine the technical documentation to verify that:
(i) the design is in accordance with the relevant provisions of the standard, and
(ii) the prototype lot has been manufactured in conformity with the technical
documentation and is representative of the design;
(b) verify that the production inspections have been carried out as required in accordance with
6.2.2.5.5;
(c) select pressure receptacles from a prototype production lot and supervise the tests of these
pressure receptacles as required for design type approval;
(d) perform or have performed the examinations and tests specified in the pressure receptacle
standard to determine that:
(i) the standard has been applied and fulfilled, and
(ii) the procedures adopted by the manufacturer meet the requirements of the standard;
and
(e) ensure that the various type approval examinations and tests are correctly and competently
carried out.
after prototype testing has been carried out with satisfactory results and all applicable requirements of
6.2.2.5.4 have been satisfied, a design type approval certificate shall be issued, which shall include the
name and address of the manufacturer, results and conclusions of the examination, and the necessary
data for identification of the design type.
if the manufacturer is denied a design type approval, the competent authority shall provide written
detailed reasons for such denial.