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Regulation No 43 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles

Regulation No 43 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles
1. SCOPE
2. DEFINITIONS
3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
3.1. Approval for a type of glazing
3.4. Approval for a type of vehicle
4. MARKINGS
5. APPROVAL
5.1. Approval for a type of glazing
5.8. Approval for a type of vehicle
6. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
7. PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS
8. TESTS
8.1.1. Fragmentation test
8.1.2. Mechanical strength test
8.1.2.1. Ball-impact test
8.1.2.2. Headform test
8.1.3. Test of resistance to the environment
8.1.3.1. Test of resistance to abrasion
8.1.3.2. Test of resistance to high temperature
8.1.3.3. Resistance-to-radiation test
8.1.3.4. Resistance-to-humidity test
8.1.3.5. Resistance-to-temperature-changes test
8.1.3.6. Resistance to simulated weathering test
8.1.3.7. Cross cut test
8.1.4. Optical qualities
8.1.4.1. Light-transmission test
8.1.4.2. Optical-distortion test
8.1.4.3. Secondary-image-separation test
8.1.5. Burning-behaviour (fire-resistance) test
8.1.6. Test of resistance to chemicals
8.1.7. Flexibility and fold test
8.2. Tests prescribed
9. MODIFICATION OR EXTENSION OF APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF SAFETY GLAZING MATERIAL
9.2. Communication
10. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
11. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
12. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
13. PRODUCTION DEFINITIVELY DISCONTINUED
14. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF TYPE APPROVAL AUTHORITIES
ANNEX 1
COMMUNICATION
(Maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))
Appendix 1
Toughened-glass windscreens
(Principal and secondary characteristics as defined in Annex 4 or Annex 9 to Regulation No 43)
Appendix 2
Uniformly-toughened glass panes
(Principal and secondary characteristics as defined in Annex 5 or Annex 9 to Regulation No 43)
Appendix 3
Laminated-glass windscreens
(Principal and secondary characteristics as defined in Annexes 6, 8 or 9 to Regulation No 43)
Appendix 4
Laminated-glass panes
(Principal and secondary characteristics as defined in Annex 7 or Annex 9 to Regulation No 43)
Appendix 5
Glass-plastics windscreens
(Principal and secondary characteristics as defined in Annex 10 to Regulation No 43)
Appendix 6
Glass-plastics panes
(Principal and secondary characteristics as defined in Annex 11 to Regulation No 43)
Appendix 7
Multiple glazed units
(Principal and secondary characteristics as defined in Annex 12 or Annex 16 to Regulation No 43)
Appendix 8
Rigid plastic panes
(Principal and secondary characteristics in accordance with Annex 14)
Appendix 9
Flexible plastic panes
(Principal and secondary characteristics in accordance with Annex 15)
Appendix 10
Contents of the list of windscreens
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ANNEX 1A
COMMUNICATION
(Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
ANNEX 2
ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS FOR COMPONENTS
(See paragraph 5.5 of this Regulation)
Toughened-glass windscreens
Toughened-glass windscreens faced with plastics material
Ordinary laminated-glass windscreens
Ordinary laminated-glass windscreens faced with plastics material
Treated laminated-glass windscreens
Glass-plastics windscreens
Glass panes having a regular light transmittance < 70 per cent
Multiple-glazed units having a regular light transmittance < 70 per cent
Uniformly-toughened glass to be used as windscreen for slow-moving vehicles which by construction cannot exceed 40 km/h
Uniformly toughened glass panes having a regular light transmittance ≥ 70 per cent
Rigid plastic panes
Flexible plastic panes
Rigid plastic multiple-glazed units
Laminated glass panes
Glass-plastic panes
ANNEX 2A
ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS FOR VEHICLES
MODEL A
(See paragraph 5.11 of this Regulation)
MODEL B
(See paragraph 5.12 of this Regulation)
ANNEX 3
GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS
1. FRAGMENTATION TEST
2. BALL-IMPACT TESTS
2.1. 227 g ball test
2.1.1. Apparatus
Figure 1
Support for ball tests
2.1.2. Test conditions
2.1.3. Test piece
2.1.4. Procedure
2.2. 2 260 g ball test
2.2.1. Apparatus
2.2.2. Test conditions
2.2.3. Test piece
2.2.4. Procedure
3. HEADFORM TEST
3.1. Headform test without deceleration measurement
3.1.1. Apparatus
Figure 2
Headform weight
3.1.4. Test conditions
3.1.5. Procedure
3.1.5.1. Test on a flat test piece
Figure 3
Support for headform tests
3.1.5.2. Tests on a complete windscreen (used only for a drop height of less than or equal to 1,5 m)
3.2. Headform test with deceleration measurement
3.2.1 Apparatus
Figure 2.1
10 kg Headform
3.2.2. Adjustment and calibration
Figure 2.2
Test apparatus for the headform experiment with deceleration measurement
3.2.2.2. Equipment to calibrate the phantom head
3.2.2.3. Calibration and adjustment of the phantom head
3.2.6. Evaluation
4. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO ABRASION
4.1. Apparatus
Figure 4
Diagram of abrading instrument
Figure 5
Hazemeter
4.2. Test conditions
4.3. Test pieces
4.4. Procedure
4.6. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
5. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE
5.1. Procedure
5.2. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
5.3. Interpretation of results
6. RESISTANCE-TO-RADIATION TEST
6.1 Test method
6.1.1. Apparatus
6.1.2. Test pieces
6.1.3. Procedure
6.2. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
6.3. Interpretation of results
6.4. Resistance to simulated weathering
6.4.1. Test method
6.4.1.1. Apparatus
6.4.1.1.1. Long arc xenon lamp
6.4.1.2. Test pieces
6.4.1.3. Procedure
6.4.1.4. Evaluation
6.4.1.5. Expression of results
7. RESISTANCE-TO-HUMIDITY TEST
7.1. Procedure
7.2. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
7.3. Interpretation of results
8. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES
8.1. Test method
8.2. Indices of difficulty of secondary characteristics
8.3 Interpretation of results
9. OPTICAL QUALITIES
9.1. Light transmission test
9.1.1. Apparatus
9.1.1.3. Measuring equipment
9.1.2. Procedure
9.1.3. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
9.1.4. Interpretation of results
9.2. Optical distortion test
9.2.1. Scope
9.2.1.1. Definitions
Figure 6
Diagrammatic representation of optical distortion
9.2.1.2. Apparatus
Figure 7
Optical arrangement of the projector
Figure 8
Enlarged section of the slide
Figure 9
Arrangement of the apparatus for the optical distortion test
Figure 10
Design for a suitable checking template
9.2.1.3. Procedure
9.2.1.3.1. General
9.2.1.3.2. Assessment using a checking template
9.2.1.3.3. Measurement using a photoelectric device
9.2.1.4. Expression of results
9.2.1.5. Alternative method
9.2.2.4. Vehicle type
9.2.3. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
9.2.3.1. Nature of the material
9.2.3.2. Other secondary characteristics
9.2.4. Number of windscreens
9.2.5. Definitions of zones
9.2.6. Interpretation of results
9.3. Secondary-image-separation test
9.3.1. Scope
9.3.1.1. Target test
9.3.1.1.1. Apparatus
9.3.1.1.2. Procedure
9.3.1.1.3. Expression of results
Figure 11
Dimensions of targets
Figure 12
Arrangement of apparatus
Figure 13
Apparatus for collimation-telescope test
9.3.1.2. Collimation-telescope test
9.3.1.2.1. Apparatus
9.3.1.2.2. Procedure
9.3.1.2.3. Expression of results
9.3.2.1. Vehicle type
9.3.3. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
9.3.3.1. Nature of the material
9.3.3.2. Other secondary characteristics
9.3.4. Number of windscreens
Figure 14
Example of observation by the collimation-telescope test method
9.3.5. Interpretation of results
10. BURNING BEHAVIOUR (FIRE-RESISTANCE) TEST
10.1. Purpose and scope of application
10.2. Definitions
10.3. Principle
10.4. Apparatus
Figure 15
Example of combustion chamber with sample holder and drip pan
10.4.3. Gas burner
10.4.4. Test gas
Figure 16
Example of combustion chamber
Figure 17
Typical drip pan
Figure 18
Example of sample holder
Figure 19
Example of section of lower U-frame design for wire support facility
10.4.7. Fume cupboard
10.5. Samples
10.5.1. Shape and dimensions
Figure 20
Sample
10.5.2. Sampling
10.5.3. Conditioning
10.6. Procedure
10.7. Calculation
10.8. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
10.9. Interpretation of results
11. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
11.1. Chemicals used for the test
11.2. Test method
11.2.1. Immersion test
11.2.2. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
11.2.3. Interpretation of results
11.2.4. Test procedure under load
Figure 21
Method of setting up the sample
Figure 22
Method of applying chemicals to the sample
11.2.5. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
11.2.6. Interpretation of results
12. FLEXIBILITY TEST AND FOLD TEST
12.1. Scope
12.2. Test method
12.3. Test conditions
12.4. Requirements
13. CROSS-CUT TEST
13.1 Scope
13.2. Apparatus
Figure 23
Arrangement of flexibility test
Figure 24
Tool with six blades
13.3. Test method
13.4. Interpretation of results
ANNEX 4
TOUGHENED-GLASS WINDSCREENS
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. FRAGMENTATION TEST
2.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
2.2. Number of test pieces
2.3. Different zones of glass
2.4. Test method
2.5. Points of impact (see Annex 17, Figure 2)
2.6. Interpretation of results
3. HEADFORM TEST
3.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
3.2. Number of test pieces
3.3. Test method
3.4. Interpretation of results
4. OPTICAL QUALITIES
ANNEX 5
UNIFORMLY-TOUGHENED GLASS PANES
(1)
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. FRAGMENTATION TEST
2.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
2.2. Selection of test pieces
2.3. Number of test pieces per set
2.4. Test method
2.5. Points of impact (see Annex 17, Figure 3)
2.6. Interpretation of results
3. MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST
3.1. 227 g ball test
3.1.2. Number of test pieces
3.1.3. Test method
3.1.4. Interpretation of results
4. OPTICAL QUALITIES
ANNEX 6
ORDINARY LAMINATED-GLASS WINDSCREENS
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. GENERAL
3. HEADFORM TEST
3.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
3.2. Headform test on a complete windscreen
3.2.1. Number of test pieces
3.2.2. Test method
3.2.3. Interpretation of results
4. MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST
4.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
4.2. 2 260 g ball test
4.2.2. Test method
4.2.3. Interpretation of results
4.3. 227 g ball test
4.3.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
4.3.2. Number of test pieces
4.3.3. Test method
4.3.4. Interpretation of results
5. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
5.1. Test of resistance to abrasion
5.1.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
5.1.2. Interpretation of results
5.2. Test of resistance to high temperature
5.3. Resistance-to-radiation test
5.3.1. General requirement
5.4. Resistance-to-humidity test
6. OPTICAL QUALITIES
ANNEX 7
LAMINATED-GLASS PANES
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. GENERAL
3. MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST - 227 g BALL TEST
3.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
3.2. Number of test pieces
3.3. Test method
3.4. Interpretation of results
4. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
4.1. Test of resistance to abrasion
4.1.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
4.1.2. Interpretation of results
4.2. Test of resistance to high temperature
4.3. Resistance-to-radiation test
4.3.1. General requirement
4.3.2. Number of samples or test pieces
4.4. Resistance-to-humidity test
5. OPTICAL QUALITIES
ANNEX 8
TREATED LAMINATED-GLASS WINDSCREENS
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. GENERAL
3. TESTS PRESCRIBED
4. FRAGMENTATION TEST
4.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
4.2. Number of test pieces or samples
4.3. Test method
4.4. Impact point or points
4.5. Interpretation of results
ANNEX 9
SAFETY GLAZING FACED WITH PLASTICS MATERIAL
(on the inside)
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO ABRASION
2.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
2.2. Interpretation of results
3. RESISTANCE-TO-HUMIDITY TEST
4. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES
5. FIRE-RESISTANCE TEST
6. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
ANNEX 10
GLASS-PLASTICS WINDSCREENS
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. GENERAL
3. HEADFORM TEST
3.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
3.2. Headform test on a complete windscreen
3.2.1. Number of test pieces
3.2.2. Test method
3.2.3. Interpretation of results
4. MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST
4.1. Indices of difficulty, test method and interpretation of results
5. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
5.1. Test of resistance to abrasion
5.1.1. Test of resistance to abrasion on the outer face
5.1.2. Test of resistance to abrasion on the inner face
5.2. Test of resistance to high temperature
5.3. Resistance-to-radiation test
5.4. Resistance-to-humidity test
5.5. Test of resistance to temperature changes
6. OPTICAL QUALITIES
7. FIRE-RESISTANCE TEST
8. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
ANNEX 11
GLASS-PLASTICS PANES
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. GENERAL
3. MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST – 227 g BALL TEST
4. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
4.1 Test of resistance to abrasion
4.1.1. Test of resistance to abrasion on the outer face
4.1.2. Test of resistance to abrasion on the inner face
4.2. Test of resistance to high temperature
4.3. Resistance-to-radiation test
4.4. Resistance-to-humidity test
4.5. Test of resistance to temperature changes
5. OPTICAL QUALITIES
6. FIRE-RESISTANCE TEST
7. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
ANNEX 12
MULTIPLE-GLAZED UNITS
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. GENERAL
3. HEADFORM TEST
3.1. Index of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
3.2. Number of test pieces
3.3. Test method
3.4. Interpretation of results
4. OPTICAL QUALITIES
ANNEX 13
GROUPING OF WINDSCREENS FOR APPROVAL TESTING
ANNEX 14
RIGID PLASTIC PANES
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. GENERAL
3. FLEXIBILITY TEST
3.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
3.2. Number of test pieces
3.3. Test method
3.4. Interpretation of results
4. HEADFORM TEST
4.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
4.2. Number of test pieces
4.3. Test method
4.4. Interpretation of results
5. MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST 227 g BALL TEST
5.2. Number of test pieces
5.3. Test method
5.4. Interpretation of results
5.5. 227 g ball test at – 18 °C ± 2 °C
6. TEST RESISTANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
6.1. Test of resistance to abrasion
6.1.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
6.1.3. Interpretation of results
6.2. Test of resistance to simulated weathering
6.2.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
6.2.2. Number of test pieces
6.2.3. Interpretation of results
6.3. Cross-cut test
6.3.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
6.3.3. Interpretation of results
6.4. Resistance-to-humidity test
6.4.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
6.4.3. Interpretation of results
7. OPTICAL QUALITIES
7.1. Interpretation of results
8. FIRE RESISTANCE TEST
8.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
8.2. Interpretation of results
9. RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
9.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
9.2. Interpretation of results
ANNEX 15
FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PANES
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. GENERAL
3. FLEXIBILITY TEST AND FOLD TEST
3.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
3.2. Number of test pieces
3.3. Test method
3.4. Interpretation of results
4. MECHANICAL STRENGTH TESTS
4.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
4.2. 227 g ball test at 20 °C ± 5 °C
4.2.1. Number of test pieces
4.2.2. Test method
4.2.3. Interpretation of results
4.3. 227 g ball test at – 18 °C ± 2 °C
5. TEST OF RESISTANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
5.1. Test of resistance to simulated weathering
5.1.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
5.1.2. Number of test pieces
5.1.3. Interpretation of results
6. OPTICAL QUALITIES
6.1. Interpretation of results
7. FIRE RESISTANCE TEST
7.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
7.2. Interpretation of results
8. RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
8.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
8.2. Interpretation of results
ANNEX 16
RIGID PLASTIC MULTIPLE-GLAZED UNITS
1. DEFINITION OF TYPE
2. GENERAL
3. FLEXIBILITY TEST
3.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
3.2. Number of test pieces
3.3. Test method
3.4. Interpretation of results
4. HEADFORM TEST
4.1. Indices of difficulty of the secondary characteristics
4.2. Number of test pieces
4.3. Test method
4.4. Interpretation of results
5. MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST 227 G BALL TEST
5.2. Number of test pieces
5.3. Test method
5.4. Interpretation of results
5.5. 227 g ball test at – 18 °C ± 2 °C
6. TEST RESISTANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
6.1. Test of resistance to abrasion
6.1.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
6.1.3. Interpretation of results
6.2. Test of resistance to simulated weathering
6.2.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
6.2.2. Number of test pieces
6.2.3. Interpretation of results
6.3. Cross-cut test
6.3.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
6.3.3. Interpretation of results
6.4. Resistance-to-humidity test
6.4.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
6.4.3. Interpretation of results
7. OPTICAL QUALITIES
7.1 Interpretation of results
8. FIRE RESISTANCE TEST
8.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
8.2. Interpretation of results
9. RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS
9.1. Indices of difficulty and test method
9.2. Interpretation of results
ANNEX 17
MEASUREMENT OF THE HEIGHT OF SEGMENT AND POSITION OF THE POINTS OF IMPACT
Figure 1
Determination of the height of segment 'h'
Figure 2
Prescribed points of impact for windscreens
Figure 3
Prescribed points of impact for uniformly toughened glass panes
ANNEX 18
PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING TEST AREAS ON WINDSCREENS OF VEHICLES IN RELATION TO THE ‘V’ POINTS
1. POSITION OF THE ‘V’ POINTS
1.3. Correction for design seat-back angles other than 25°
2. TEST AREAS
2.5. Definition of the datum points (see Figure 3)
Figure 1a
Test area ‘A’ (example of a left-hand steering control vehicle)
Figure 1b
Test area ‘A’ (example of Central Driving Position)
Figure 2a
Reduced test area ‘B’ (example of a left-hand steering control vehicle) — upper obscuration area as defined in paragraph 2.4.2.2
Figure 2b
Reduced test area ‘B’ (example of a left-hand steering control vehicle) — upper obscuration area as defined in paragraph 2.4.2.1
Figure 3
Determination of the datum points (example of a left-hand steering control vehicle)
ANNEX 19
PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING THE ‘H’ POINT AND THE ACTUAL TORSO ANGLE FOR SEATING POSITIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
(1)
ANNEX 20
CHECKS ON CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
1. DEFINITIONS
2. TESTS
2.1. Toughened-glass windscreens
2.2. Uniformly-toughened glass panes
2.3. Ordinary laminated-glass windscreens and glass-plastics windscreens
2.4. Ordinary laminated-glass and glass-plastics panes
2.5. Treated laminated-glass windscreens
2.6. Safety glazing faced with plastics material
2.7. Multiple-glazed units
2.8. Rigid plastic panes
2.9. Flexible plastic glazing other than windscreens
2.10. Rigid plastic multiple-glazed units
3. FREQUENCY OF TESTS AND RESULTS
3.1. Fragmentation test
3.1.1. Tests
3.1.2. Results
3.2. Headform test
3.2.1. Tests
3.2.2. Results
3.3. 2 260 g ball-impact test
3.3.1. Tests
3.3.2. Results
3.4. 227 g ball-impact test
3.4.1. Tests
3.4.2. Results
3.5. Test of resistance to high temperature
3.5.1. Tests
3.5.2. Results
3.6. Light transmission
3.6.1. Tests
3.6.2. Results
3.7. Optical distortion and separation of secondary image
3.7.1. Tests
3.7.2. Results
3.8. Test of resistance to abrasion
3.8.1. Tests
3.8.2. Results
3.9. Resistance-to-humidity test
3.9.1. Tests
3.9.2. Results
3.10. Test of resistance to chemicals
3.10.1. Tests
3.10.2. Results
3.11. Cross-cut test
3.11.1. Tests
3.11.2. Results
ANNEX 21
PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF SAFETY GLAZING ON VEHICLES
1. SCOPE
2. DEFINITIONS
3. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO VEHICLES OF CATEGORIES M, N AND O
4. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO VEHICLES OF CATEGORIES M AND N(1)
4.1. Windscreens
4.2. Safety glazing other than windscreens and partition glazing
4.2.1. Safety glazing requisite for the driver's forwards field of vision
4.2.2. Safety glazing requisite for the driver's rearward vision
4.2.3. Other safety glazing
4.2.4. Exemptions
4.3. Particular requirements