Proposal from the GRSG task force on Automated Vehicles Regulation Screening to enable application of UN R118 to ADS vehicles and to remove the references to Unique Identifier markings.

Proposal for a corrigendum to the draft Supplement 1 to UN R118.

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling the marking requirements of E-marking to avoid redundancy with other UN Regulations and to permit a smaller E-marking (as currently permitted under UN R67 and R158).

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling marking requirements in cases where more than one UN Regulation applies, including the use of smaller E-markings especially for small components.

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling the marking requirements of E-marking to avoid redundancy with other UN Regulations and to permit a smaller E-marking (as currently permitted under UN R67 and R158).

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling the marking requirements of E-marking to avoid redundancy with other UN Regulations (as currently permitted under UN R107) and to permit a smaller E-marking (as currently permitted under UN R67 and R158).

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling the marking requirements of E-marking to avoid redundancy with other UN Regulations (as currently permitted under UN R107) and to permit a smaller E-marking (as currently permitted under UN R67 and R158).

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling the marking requirements of E-marking to avoid redundancy with other UN Regulations and to permit a smaller E-marking (as currently permitted under UN R67 and R158).

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling the marking requirements of E-marking to avoid redundancy with other UN Regulations and to permit a smaller E-marking (as currently permitted under UN R67 and R158).

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling the marking requirements of E-marking to avoid redundancy with other UN Regulations and to permit a smaller E-marking (as currently permitted under UN R67 and R158).

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling the marking requirements of E-marking to avoid redundancy with other UN Regulations (as currently permitted under UN R107) and to permit a smaller E-marking (as currently permitted under UN R67 and R158).

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling the marking requirements of E-marking to avoid redundancy with other UN Regulations (as currently permitted under UN R107) and to permit a smaller E-marking (as currently permitted under UN R67 and R158).

Proposal to introduce options for fulfilling marking requirements in cases where more than one UN Regulation applies, including the use of smaller E-markings especially for small components.

Proposal to introduce options to fulfil marking requirements in cases where more than one Regulation applies (e.g. avoid duplicating the E-Marking).

Proposal from GRSG to extend the scope of the regulation to vehicles of category M3, Class III.

Proposal from GRSG to clarify that parts made of plastic glazing are required to undergo the tests described in Annexes 6 to 8 of UN R118 and to allow for approval of vehicles of Categories M3, Class I at the request of the manufacturer.

Proposal to clarify that parts made of plastic glazing are required to undergo the tests described in Annexes 6 to 8 of UN R118 and to introduce M₃ class I vehicles into scope to permit approvals on a voluntary basis.

Proposal to evaluate and develop the opportunity to increase the safety of M2 and M3 vehicles in case of fire, by allowing the manufacturer to use the existing requirements of UN R118 to other vehicle classes, therefore improving the requirements related to the behaviour of the materials used in those vehicles.

Proposal to allow for approval of vehicles of Categories M3, Class I at the request of the manufacturer.

Proposal to clarify that parts made of plastic glazing are required to undergo the tests described in Annexes 6 to 8 (testing to determine, respectively, the horizontal burning rate, melting behavior, and vertical burning rate of materials) of the Regulation. The clarification is to avoid misinterpretations that could lead to exemptions and therefore constitute a risk to safety.

Proposal to clarify that parts made of plastic glazing are required to undergo the tests described in Annexes 6 to 8 of UN R118.

Proposal to clarify that adhesive agents should not exacerbate the burning behavior of materials or components. The manufacturer should list the adhesives used in construction.

Revised proposal based on document GRSG-119-10.

Revised proposal based on document GRSG-119-11.

Proposal to clarify that parts made of plastic glazing are required to undergo the tests described in Annexes 6 to 8 of UN R118.

Proposal to increase the safety of M₂ and M₃ vehicles in case of fire by improving requirements related to burning behaviour of materials used.

Proposal to improve the safety of M₂ and M₃ vehicles in case of fire by improving their general construction with regard to evacuation time.

Proposal to exempt metallic and glass elements because they are not affected by the tests according R118.

Proposal to clarify that adhesive agents should not exacerbate the burning behavior of materials or components. The manufacturer should list the adhesives used in construction.

German-language analysis.

Proposal to clarify that adhesive agents should not exacerbate the burning behavior of materials or components. The manufacturer should list the adhesives used in construction.

Presentation on the status of the informal working group on bus management of fire events (BMFE).

Comparison table following the 7th BMFE informal group session.

Revised document following discussion during the 7th BMFE informal group session.

Status report of the BMFE informal working group.

Research article reporting on tests conducted under funding from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The full‐scale fire experiments were conducted at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate tire fire interactions with the passenger compartment of a motorcoach.

Proposal to require manufacturers to list adhesive agents that can be used without deterioration of the burning behaviour of the material(s).

Summary of an Article publishe in Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine – 2006

First approach : evaluation of R118 compliant materials according to EN 45545-2 – requirement R22

Progress report on the effort to improve the behaviour of M₂ and M₃ general construction of buses in case of fire events.

Assessment of three ABS-based plastics based on EN-45545 (ISO 5659-2)

Reproduction of GRSG-109-03 discussing the state of accident statistics and other data to support the development of coach and bus safety requirements.

Behavior of M2 & M3 general construction in case of Fire Event- Regulations updates synthesis – UNECE n° 118 & n° 107

OICA comments on document GRSG-114-12.

Report on the task force sessions held to discuss the potential for improvements in the safety of M₂ and M₃ vehicles in the event of fire.

Draft Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure of the GRSG informal working group on the behaviour of M2 and M3 general construction in case of fire event (BMFE) pursuant to discussions held since the last GRSG session.

Proposal to replace the term “roof” with the term “ceiling” throughout the text pursuant to Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments which modified the definition of “interior compartment” (previously “passenger compartment”) in paragraph 2.2. The definition replaced the term “roof” by “ceiling” in reference to the upper boundary surface of the compartment definition; however, the change in terminology was not reflected throughout the rest of the text. This proposal corrects that omission.

Proposal to replace the term “roof” with the term “ceiling” throughout the text pursuant to Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments which modified the definition of “interior compartment” (previously “passenger compartment”) in paragraph 2.2. The definition replaced the term “roof” by “ceiling” in reference to the upper boundary surface of the compartment definition; however, the change in terminology was not reflected throughout the rest of the text. This proposal corrects that omission.

Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments modified the definition of “interior compartment” (previously “passenger compartment”) in paragraph 2.2. The definition replaced the term “roof” by “ceiling” in reference to the upper boundary surface of the compartment definition. Nonetheless, use of the term “roof” was not updated throughout the regulation. This proposal corrects the omission by substituting “ceiling” for “roof” throughout the text.

Proposal to clarify the text. Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments amended the definition of the interior compartment (formerly “passenger compartment” up to the 01 series of amendments). Part of this amendment concerned the upper boundary surface, replacing the term “roof” by “ceiling”. This proposal updates several passages of the text where the term “roof” should therefore be replaced.

Proposal to amend the transitional provisions in the draft 03 series of amendments (document WP.29/2017/18) in line with the new guidelines presented for adoption (document WP.29/2017/53) pursuant to Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement.

Proposal to reduce the administrative burden in obtaining approvals for electrical cables according to UN Regulation No. 118 by allowing for test reports and/or approvals established under ISO 6722:2006 (previous version of the current ISO 6722:2011) to remain valid.

Proposal to improve and clarify provisions concerning the approval of interior materials, cables and insulation materials. The proposal adds new requirements for cable sleeves and conduits, modifies vertical testing requirements under Annex 8 to allow testing of small test samples and to clarify their fixation to the specimen holder, and adds a new Annex 10 on provisions for testing of electrical cables.

Proposal prepared by the GRSG Secretariat pursuant to discussions of document GRSG/2016/24. The proposal aims to improve and clarify provisions concerning the approval of interior materials, cables and insulation materials. The proposal adds new requirements for cable sleeves and conduits, modifies vertical testing requirements under Annex 8 to allow testing of small test samples and to clarify their fixation to the specimen holder., and adds a new Annex 10 on provisions for testing of electrical cables.

Proposal to improve and clarify provisions concerning the approval of interior materials, cables and insulation materials. The proposaladds new requirements for cable sleeves and conduits, modifies vertical testing requirements under Annex 8 to allow testing of small test samples and to clarify their fixation to the specimen holder., and adds a new Annex 10 on provisions for testing of electrical cables.

Proposal to reduce the administrative burden in obtaining approvals for electrical cables according to UN Regulation No. 118. The experts from Finland, France and Germany agreed that the change from ISO 6722:2006 to ISO 6722-2011 does not impact the degree of safety and, therefore, the test reports or approvals established under the older version of the ISO standard shall remain valid.

Proposal to delete the volume and shape limits of the fume cupboard described in Annex 8 (Test to determine the vertical burning rate of materials) and replace these with the performance specification that the fume cupboard dimensions shall not affect the test results. The proposal also sets a minimum sample size of 375 × 170 mm under paragraph 3.1. of Annex 8.

Proposal to clarify the scope and the application of the regulation. The proposal clarifies that the regulation applies to “the burning behaviour of electric cables and cable sleeves or cable conduits used in the vehicle” and it updates the reference to paragraph 5.22. of ISO 6722-1:2011. Specifically, the proposal would apply testing to electric cables, cable sleeves, and cable conduits that exceed a length of 100 mm.

This proposal clarifies that the provisions concern any cable used in the entire vehicle, not only to those in the interior compartment, engine compartment and separate heater compartment. The proposal also clarifies that the regulation applies not only to electric cables, but also to cable sleeves or cable conduits and it updates the reference to paragraph 5.22. of ISO 6722-1:2011. Specifically, the proposal would apply testing to electric cables, cable sleeves, and cable conduits that exceed a length of 100 mm.

This proposal supersedes document GRSG/2015/28 which would apply testing only to any electric cables, cable sleeves, and cable conduits that exceed a length of 100 mm. Germany’s proposal is for the World Forum to first adopt the sister proposal in document GRSG/2015/29, clarifying the scope and application of UN R118 with regard to cables, and then adopt this present proposal in a subsequent stage as a new series of amendments to UN R118.

Correction to the type-approval communication form. Paragraph 6.6.2. does not exist in the Regulation No. 118. The form evidently should read Paragraph 6.2.2.

Editorial corrections to the proposal to clarify the scope and the application of the regulation with regard to cable provisions.

Proposal to clarify the scope and the application of the regulation. The proposal clarifies that the regulation applies to “the burning behaviour of electric cables and cable sleeves or cable conduits used in the vehicle” and it updates the reference to paragraph 5.22. of ISO 6722-1:2011. Specifically, the proposal would apply testing to electric cables, cable sleeves, and cable conduits that exceed a length of 100 mm.

Proposal to clarify the scope and the application of the regulation. The proposal clarifies that the provisions concern any cable used in the entire vehicle, not only to those in the interior compartment, engine compartment and separate heater compartment. The proposal also clarifies that the regulation applies not only to electric cables, but also to cable sleeves or cable conduits and it updates the reference to paragraph 5.22. of ISO 6722-1:2011. Specifically, the proposal would apply testing to electric cables, cable sleeves, and cable conduits that exceed a length of 100 mm.

Proposal to clarify the scope and the application of the regulation. The proposal clarifies that the regulations applies to “the burning behaviour of electric cables and cable sleeves or cable conduits used in the vehicle” and it updates the reference to paragraph 5.22. of ISO 6722-1:2011.

More detailed explanation of the proposal (document GRSG/2014/24) to update the reference to ISO 6722 in the cable test (i.e. replace the reference to “IS0 6722 paragraph 12” with a reference to “ISO 6722-1:2011 paragraph 5.22”).

Proposal to update the reference to ISO 6722 in the cable test (i.e. replace the reference to IS0 6722 paragraph 12 with a reference to ISO 6722-1:2011 paragraph 5.22).

Proposal to replace in paragraph 6.2.6. of UN Regulation No. 118, the obsolete reference to the cable test according to paragraph 12. of ISO 6722 with the correct reference to paragraph 5.22. of ISO 6722-1:2011.

Proposal to extend the scope of UN Regulation No. 118 to vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

In response to a bus accident where a pressure relief device produced a horizontal jet flame lasting several minutes, the Netherlands offers possible changes to CNG component and bus safety regulations.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 103rd session, clarifying the provisions on interior materials which shall be tested. It is based on document GRSG/2012/22, as amended at that session.

Table showing the status of the revisions to selected UN Regulations, including the new UN R127 (LED lighting) and R128 (Pedestrian safety). Revisions consolidate and update regulations as a single text.

Revised proposal (superseding GRSG/2012/22) to clarify the interior materials to be tested by introducing the definition used in the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 302 (e.g., any material or component which is within 13 mm of the interior compartment air space shall meet the requirements).