WP.29-164-05
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Withdrawal by GRSG of document WP.29/2014/76
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Withdrawal of the proposal for Supplement 3 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 concerning the automatic activation of hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or heater compartment.
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-164-05
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Document date: 03 Oct 14
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WP.29/2014/76 | Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
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164th WP.29 session (11-14
Nov 2014)
73. The World Forum noted WP.29-164-05 and removed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2014/76 from the agenda.
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04 Oct 2014
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Construction of Coaches and Buses
Coach and Bus Construction
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Category M2 or M3 Vehicles with regard to their General Construction
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Withdrawal of the proposal for Supplement 3 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 concerning the automatic activation of hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or heater compartment.
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WP.29-164-0005
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WP.29/2014/69
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Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
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Proposal to introduce requirements a) to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open; b) to clarify that “low-floor vehicles” concern only those vehicles that provide a single step from the ground into the low floor area and that any equipment that would counteract the intention of such single-step low-floor vehicles to facilitate access by passengers with reduced mobility is prohibited; c) to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside; d) to clarify the transitional provisions.
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2014/69
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Document date: 15 Aug 14
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Document status: Adopted text published
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GRSG/2013/14 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107
GRSG/2014/2 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107
GRSG/2014/4 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107
GRSG/2014/5 | Proposal for Supplements to the 05 and 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
GRSG-106-23 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107
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164th WP.29 session (11-14
Nov 2014)
62. Agenda item 4.7.5, Regulation No. 107, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2014/69, insert a new paragraph 10.24 (instead of amending).
5. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/14 proposing new requirements to prevent accidents in the case of an open engine access panel. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-105-14 improving the text of the proposal. GRSG noted a number of concerns and questioned the need to regulate the issues related to health and safety of maintenance staff. GRSG agreed to resume consideration, if deemed necessary, of a revised proposal by Germany.
5. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-106-23 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/14 and proposing new requirements to prevent accidents in the case of an open engine access panel. GRSG noted a number of comments. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2014 sessions, as draft Supplement 2 to the 05 series of amendments and as draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.
Annex 3, insert a new paragraph 7.3.1., to read: “7.3.1. | If the engine compartment of a vehicle is located to the rear of the driver’s compartment, it shall not be possible to start the engine from the driver’s position when the main engine access panel located in the rear face of the vehicle is open and which provide direct access to parts that represent a hazard when the engine is running (e.g. pulley of belt drives).” |
6. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2014/2 clarifying the technical provisions for low floor vehicles. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2014 sessions, as a part (see para. 5 above) of draft Supplement 2 to the 05 series of amendments and of draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.
Annex 8, paragraph 3.1., amend to read: "3.1. | Steps | The height of the first step …… of Class II, III and B. In the case where only one service door meets this requirement there shall be no barrier or sign which prevents that door from being used as both an entrance and an exit.
As an alternative for vehicles of Class I and A, the first step from the ground shall not exceed 270 mm in two door openings, one entrance and one exit.
In low floor vehicles only, a kneeling system, but not a retractable step, may be engaged.
In other vehicles either a kneeling system and/or a retractable step may be engaged.
The height of steps in ……" |
8. The expert from Hungary introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2014/4 proposing to simplify the current provisions of paragraph 7.6.8.2. in Annex 3 of the Regulation. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2014 sessions, as a part (see paras. 5 and 6 above) of draft Supplement 2 to the 05 series of amendments and of draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.
Annex 3, paragraphs 7.6.8.2. and 7.6.8.2.1., amend to read: "7.6.8.2. | Every emergency window shall either: | 7.6.8.2.1. | Be capable of being easily and instantaneously operated from inside and from outside the vehicle by means of a device recognised as satisfactory. This provision includes the possibility of using e.g. panes of laminated glass or plastic material, or" |
9. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-106-19 supplementing his proposal ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2014/5 to clarify the current transitional provisions of UN Regulation No. 107. Finally, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2014/5, as amended below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2014 sessions, as a part (see paras. 5, 6 and 8 above) of draft Supplement 2 to the 05 series of amendments and of draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.
Paragraph 10.24., amend to read: “10.24. | Notwithstanding paragraphs 10.22. and 10.23., Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to accept type approvals granted to the preceding series of amendments, which are not affected by the 05 series of amendments.” |
Add a new paragraph 10.25., to read: “10.25. | Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of approval for vehicles which are not affected by the 05 series of amendments.” |
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20 Aug 2014
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Construction of Coaches and Buses
Coach and Bus Construction
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Category M2 or M3 Vehicles with regard to their General Construction
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Proposal to introduce requirements a) to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open; b) to clarify that “low-floor vehicles” concern only those vehicles that provide a single step from the ground into the low floor area and that any equipment that would counteract the intention of such single-step low-floor vehicles to facilitate access by passengers with reduced mobility is prohibited; c) to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside; d) to clarify the transitional provisions.
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WP.29/2014/0069
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WP.29/2014/70
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Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
Description
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Proposal to a) introduce requirements to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open; b) clarify that “low-floor vehicles” concern only those vehicles that provide a single step from the ground onto the low floor area; c) prohibit any equipment that would counteract the intention of such single-step low-floor vehicles to facilitate access by passengers with reduced mobility; d) clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits; e) delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes; f) delete the provision that emergency windows be operable from outside the vehicle; g) clarify that an “overnight locking system” is not intended to be operated from inside the vehicle; and h) align the Annex 12 safety prescriptions for trolley buses with current electrical standards.
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2014/70
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Document date: 27 Aug 14
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Document status: Adopted text published
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GRSG/2013/14 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107
GRSG/2014/2 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107
GRSG/2014/4 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107
GRSG-106-18 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107
GRSG/2014/19 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107
GRSG-106-28/Rev.1 | Proposal for a Supplement to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107
Related discussions
164th WP.29 session (11-14
Nov 2014)
63. Agenda item 4.7.6, Regulation No. 107, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2014/70, paragraphs 10.24 and 10. 25, correct to read (renumbering the paragraphs):
Paragraph 10.9. (instead of 10.24.), amend to read: “10.9. | Notwithstanding paragraphs 10.7. and 10.8., Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to accept type approvals granted to the preceding series of amendments, which are not affected by the 05 series of amendments.” |
Add a new paragraph 10.10. (instead of 10.25.), to read: “10.10. | Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of approval for vehicles which are not affected by the 05 series of amendments.” |
5. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/14 proposing new requirements to prevent accidents in the case of an open engine access panel. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-105-14 improving the text of the proposal. GRSG noted a number of concerns and questioned the need to regulate the issues related to health and safety of maintenance staff. GRSG agreed to resume consideration, if deemed necessary, of a revised proposal by Germany.
6. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2014/2 clarifying the technical provisions for low floor vehicles. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2014 sessions, as a part (see para. 5 above) of draft Supplement 2 to the 05 series of amendments and of draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.
Annex 8, paragraph 3.1., amend to read: "3.1. | Steps | The height of the first step …… of Class II, III and B. In the case where only one service door meets this requirement there shall be no barrier or sign which prevents that door from being used as both an entrance and an exit.
As an alternative for vehicles of Class I and A, the first step from the ground shall not exceed 270 mm in two door openings, one entrance and one exit.
In low floor vehicles only, a kneeling system, but not a retractable step, may be engaged.
In other vehicles either a kneeling system and/or a retractable step may be engaged.
The height of steps in ……" |
8. The expert from Hungary introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2014/4 proposing to simplify the current provisions of paragraph 7.6.8.2. in Annex 3 of the Regulation. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2014 sessions, as a part (see paras. 5 and 6 above) of draft Supplement 2 to the 05 series of amendments and of draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.
Annex 3, paragraphs 7.6.8.2. and 7.6.8.2.1., amend to read: "7.6.8.2. | Every emergency window shall either: | 7.6.8.2.1. | Be capable of being easily and instantaneously operated from inside and from outside the vehicle by means of a device recognised as satisfactory. This provision includes the possibility of using e.g. panes of laminated glass or plastic material, or" |
11. The expert from Belgium presented GRSG-106-28 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2014/19 and amending the safety prescriptions for trolleybuses to update these according to the respective electrical standard EN 50502. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRSG-106-09 listing a number of suggestions to improve the proposed text. GRSG adopted the document, as reproduced in Annex II to this report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2014 sessions, as a part (see paras. 5, 6, 8 and 9 above) of draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, subject to a final review by GRSG at its next session in October 2014.
14. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-106-18 amending the definition of “overnight locking systems” to clarify that systems, which were intended to be operated by passengers from inside the vehicle, were not considered as overnight locking systems. GRSG adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2014 sessions, as a part (see paras. 5, 6, 8, 9 and 11 above) of draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.
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28 Aug 2014
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Construction of Coaches and Buses
Coach and Bus Construction
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Category M2 or M3 Vehicles with regard to their General Construction
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Proposal to a) introduce requirements to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open; b) clarify that “low-floor vehicles” concern only those vehicles that provide a single step from the ground onto the low floor area; c) prohibit any equipment that would counteract the intention of such single-step low-floor vehicles to facilitate access by passengers with reduced mobility; d) clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits; e) delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes; f) delete the provision that emergency windows be operable from outside the vehicle; g) clarify that an “overnight locking system” is not intended to be operated from inside the vehicle; and h) align the Annex 12 safety prescriptions for trolley buses with current electrical standards.
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WP.29/2014/0070
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WP.29/2014/76
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Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
Description
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Proposal to introduce the automatic activation of the hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or heater compartment.
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2014/76
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Document date: 15 Aug 14
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Document status: Withdrawn
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Related regulations or topics
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GRSG/2014/3 | Proposal for Supplements to the 05 and 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
WP.29-164-05 | Withdrawal by GRSG of document WP.29/2014/76
Related discussions
164th WP.29 session (11-14
Nov 2014)
73. The World Forum noted WP.29-164-05 and removed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2014/76 from the agenda.
7. The expert from Germany presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2014/3 proposing to introduce the automatic activation of the hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or the heater compartment. The expert from OICA stressed the need to insert transitional provisions and announced the preparation of a concrete proposal for consideration at the next session. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2015 sessions, as draft Supplement 3 to the 05 series of amendments and as draft Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107. GRSG underlined the need that WP.29 shall adopt these amendments together with an parallel amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 to be submitted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-signalling (GRE). The expert from Germany volunteered to submit an official document for consideration by GRE at its October 2014 session.
Annex 3, paragraph 7.5.1.5., amend to read: “7.5.1.5. | In the case of vehicles having the engine located to the rear of the driver’s compartment, the compartment shall be equipped with an alarm system providing the driver with both an acoustic and a visual signal, and activating the hazard warning signal in the event of excess temperature in the engine compartment and in each compartment where a combustion heater is located.” |
Annex 3, paragraph 7.5.6.2., amend to read: “7.5.6.2. | Upon detection, the system given in paragraph 7.5.6.1. shall provide the driver with both an acoustic and a visual signal in the driver’s compartment and shall activate the hazard warning signal.” |
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20 Aug 2014
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Construction of Coaches and Buses
Coach and Bus Construction
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Category M2 or M3 Vehicles with regard to their General Construction
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Proposal to introduce the automatic activation of the hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or heater compartment.
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WP.29/2014/0076
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WP.29/2014/77
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Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
Description
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Proposal to introduce the automatic activation of hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or heater compartment. A parallel proposal covering indicators and the hazard warning is being prepared by GRE. The package of GRSG and GRE proposals are expected for the March 2015 WP.29 session.
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2014/77
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Document date: 15 Aug 14
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Document status: Adopted text published
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Related regulations or topics
Related documents
GRSG/2014/3 | Proposal for Supplements to the 05 and 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
WP.29/2015/23 | Proposal for Supplement 15 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48
Related discussions
164th WP.29 session (11-14
Nov 2014)
73(bis). On item 4.14.2 (Regulation No. 107), WP.29 agreed to defer ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2014/77 to the March or June 2015 session, awaiting a parallel amendment to Regulation No. 48 to be submitted by GRE.
7. The expert from Germany presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2014/3 proposing to introduce the automatic activation of the hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or the heater compartment. The expert from OICA stressed the need to insert transitional provisions and announced the preparation of a concrete proposal for consideration at the next session. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2015 sessions, as draft Supplement 3 to the 05 series of amendments and as draft Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107. GRSG underlined the need that WP.29 shall adopt these amendments together with an parallel amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 to be submitted by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-signalling (GRE). The expert from Germany volunteered to submit an official document for consideration by GRE at its October 2014 session.
Annex 3, paragraph 7.5.1.5., amend to read: “7.5.1.5. | In the case of vehicles having the engine located to the rear of the driver’s compartment, the compartment shall be equipped with an alarm system providing the driver with both an acoustic and a visual signal, and activating the hazard warning signal in the event of excess temperature in the engine compartment and in each compartment where a combustion heater is located.” |
Annex 3, paragraph 7.5.6.2., amend to read: “7.5.6.2. | Upon detection, the system given in paragraph 7.5.6.1. shall provide the driver with both an acoustic and a visual signal in the driver’s compartment and shall activate the hazard warning signal.” |
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20 Aug 2014
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Construction of Coaches and Buses
Coach and Bus Construction
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Category M2 or M3 Vehicles with regard to their General Construction
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Proposal to introduce the automatic activation of hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or heater compartment. <i>A parallel proposal covering indicators and the hazard warning is being prepared by GRE. The package of GRSG and GRE proposals are expected for the March 2015 WP.29 session.</i>
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WP.29/2014/0077
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