1、 Collection of SANS standards in electronic format (PDF) 1. Copyright This standard is available to staff members of companies that have subscribed to the complete collection of SANS standards in accordance with a formal copyright agreement. This document may reside on a CENTRAL FILE SERVER or INTRA
2、NET SYSTEM only. Unless specific permission has been granted, this document MAY NOT be sent or given to staff members from other companies or organizations. Doing so would constitute a VIOLATION of SABS copyright rules. 2. Indemnity The South African Bureau of Standards accepts no liability for any
3、damage whatsoever than may result from the use of this material or the information contain therein, irrespective of the cause and quantum thereof. ISBN 978-0-626-21024-3 SANS 10370:2008Edition 1.1 Any reference to SABS 0370 is deemed to be a reference to this standard(Government Notice No. 1373 of 8
4、 November 2002)SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Road vehicles designed or adapted for use by or transporting persons with disabilities Published by Standards South Africa 1 1 dr lategan road groenkloof private bag x191 pretoria 000x: 012 344 1568 international code +27 12 tel: 012 428 7911 fawww.stan
5、sa.co.za Standards South Africa SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 Table of changes Change No. Date Scope Amdt 1 2008 Amended to change the designation of SABS standards to SANS standards, and to delete reference to South African legislation in the text. Foreword This South African standard was approved by
6、 National Committee StanSA SC 5120.27W, Steering committee for construction of motor vehicles Vehicles for people with disabilities, in accordance with the procedures of Standards South Africa, in compliance with annex 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement. This document was published in April 2008. This docum
7、ent supersedes SABS 0370:2002 (edition 1). Reference is made in 4.1 to the “relevant national legislation“. In South Africa this means the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996) and its Regulations (as amended from time to time), or the Road Traffic Act, 1989 (Act No. 29 of 1989) and i
8、ts Regulations (as amended from time to time). SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 1 Contents Page Foreword 1 Scope . 3 2 Normative references. 3 3 Definitions. 3 4 Requirements. 5 4.1 General requirements . 5 4.2 Adaptive vehicle control systems 5 4.3 Minimum dimensions for vehicles of category M2and M3to
9、accommodate an occupied wheelchair . 14 4.4 Entrance and exit on vehicles of categories M2and M317 4.5 Restraints and their anchorages . 17 4.6 Interior . 25 4.7 Vehicle access (steps, ramps and lifts). 26 4.8 Marking and information 31 SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 2 This page is intentionally left b
10、lank SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 3 Road vehicles designed or adapted for use by or transporting persons with disabilities 1 Scope This standard covers the requirements for vehicles used on public roads that are designed and manufactured or adapted for use by, or for transporting persons with disabil
11、ities, including wheelchair users. 2 Normative references The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. All standards are subject to revision and, since any reference to a standard is deemed to be a reference to the latest e
12、dition of the standard, parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to take steps to ensure the use of the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Information on currently valid national and international standards can be obtained from Standards South Africa. SANS 1080
13、 (SABS 1080), Restraining devices (safety belts) for occupants of adult build in motor vehicles (Revised requirements). SANS 1430, Anchorages for restraining devices in motor vehicles. 3 Definitions For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply: 3.1 adaptive vehicle control syst
14、em device or devices that modify the original vehicle controls to enable a person with disabilities to operate the vehicle 3.2 ambulant person ambulant passenger person with disabilities but who can use normal seating 3.3 anchorage terminal point of a seat belt strap or wheelchair restraint designed
15、 to transfer forces of restraint either to the vehicle, or to the structure of the restraint assembly 3.4 category M2vehicle motor vehicle that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, that has seating accommodation for more than eight passengers in addition to the driv
16、er of the vehicle, and that has a maximum mass not exceeding 5 t SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 4 3.5 category M3vehicle motor vehicle that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, that has seating accommodation for more than eight passengers in addition to the driver, and
17、 that has a maximum mass exceeding 5 t 3.6 competent person person who has been certified by the manufacturer of the vehicle adaptive system in the fitment of the system to any make of vehicle for use by or transporting persons with disabilities 3.7 edge barrier barriers attached to the side edges o
18、f a lifting platform or ramp and extending above the surface of the platform or ramp (see figure 1) Figure 1 Typical lifting platform showing edge barriers and inner and outer roll stops 3.8 front end of a wheelchair space end of a wheelchair space that is closer to the front of the motor vehicle on
19、 which the wheelchair space is used 3.9 inner roll stop barrier located at the interface between the platform and the vehicle (see figure 1) 3.10 master control control which enables another control to activate the relevant system, but which is not the only control capable of activating that system
20、3.11 outer roll stop barrier or barriers located at any of the access edges of the platform (see figure 1) 3.12 rear end of a wheelchair space end of a wheelchair space that is closer to the rear of the motor vehicle on which the wheelchair is used SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 5 3.13 reference point
21、P with a wheelchair viewed from the side, point P is the centre of a disc of 100 mm diameter lying in the seating reference plane and touching the backrest and the upper surface of the seat, assuming the sling seat and backrest to be taut (see figure 2) Figure 2 Position of reference point P and sea
22、ting reference plane 3.14 wheelchair restraint device or assembly of components for securing an occupied wheelchair within a motor vehicle, including parts fixed to a wheelchair frame for the purpose of restraint, but not including those parts of the wheelchair frame that are considered too weak for
23、 the purpose 3.15 wheelchair user person who remains in a wheelchair when being transported in a vehicle 4 Requirements 4.1 General requirements The complete vehicle shall comply with the relevant requirements of the relevant national legislation (see foreword). Amdt 1 4.2 Adaptive vehicle control s
24、ystems 4.2.1 Design 4.2.1.1 An adaptive vehicle control system shall be so arranged that the brake and the accelerator cannot be accidentally activated while in the hands-off position. 4.2.1.2 An adaptive vehicle control system shall require distinctly different actions for acceleration, braking and
25、 clutch application, to prevent inadvertent operation. 4.2.1.3 Where an additional accelerator pedal is fitted, it shall be easily made inoperable. SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 6 4.2.1.4 An adaptive vehicle control system shall be capable of operating through the full range of normal travel. 4.2.1.5
26、All attachments shall be securely fitted to provide for their correct operation. 4.2.1.6 All parts shall be smoothly finished and shall have no burrs or sharp edges that could become a hazard to the user or the users clothing. 4.2.1.7 An adaptive vehicle control system shall be so designed that, whe
27、n the system is fitted, the vehicle can also be driven by an able-bodied person using standard vehicle controls and can be restored to its original condition without difficulty. 4.2.1.8 Where controls require constant finger pressure, the control shall be so designed that the application of the pres
28、sure does not cause discomfort and fatigue. 4.2.1.9 Brake or steering controls shall not be welded, unless it is carried out by the component manufacturer or its agents. 4.2.1.10 An adaptive vehicle control system shall be capable of being operated without interfering with any other controls of the
29、vehicle. 4.2.1.11 When released, controls shall freely and without delay return to the neutral position. 4.2.1.12 Components of the control system shall not flex to the extent that their operation is affected. 4.2.1.13 An adaptive vehicle control system and any of its components shall comply with th
30、e same vehicle performance requirements as those of the original function which it replaces or augments. 4.2.1.14 There shall be no failure, no changes of alignment, no lessening of parts and no permanent deformation of any part of the adaptive vehicle control system, or original vehicle components
31、when any of the controls are activated in the normal course of driving the vehicle. 4.2.1.15 Steering wheel aids might be necessary in specific cases of disability. 4.2.2 Installation 4.2.2.1 To facilitate correct installation, an adaptive vehicle control system, excluding the fitment brackets, shal
32、l be supplied as a complete kit. 4.2.2.2 Components susceptible to wear and tear shall be easily accessible for maintenance and repair. 4.2.2.3 When an adaptive vehicle control system is fitted, the original systems and controls of the vehicle shall, at all times, still be capable of being operated
33、throughout their entire design range. 4.2.2.4 Installation of an adaptive vehicle control system shall not weaken the original structural strength, design integrity, or safety features of the vehicle. 4.2.2.5 An adaptive vehicle control system shall be fitted by a competent person. 4.2.3 Examples of
34、 vehicle control systems Figures 3 to 9 illustrate examples of systems that are available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of users of this standard. SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 7 Safety features: Robust construction all critical parts are failsafe. Direct mechanical coupl
35、ing is securely fixed to the pedals. Variable mechanical advantage and adjustable linkage assembly can be adapted to suit different motor vehicles. Single lever operates both accelerator and brake. Does not interfere with any other standard equipment on the vehicle. Ease of operation and driver comf
36、ort: Driver can rest right elbow on door armrest and apply finger pressure for acceleration. Does not hinder driver movement either into or out of vehicle. Versatility: Can be fitted to any automatic transmission vehicle including the kombi type. Supplied as standard kit needing only allen key, span
37、ner, screwdriver and drill to install. Product is of compact design, well finished and unobtrusive when fitted. Installation: Design facilitates installation in the limited space available below the steering column. Lower end of the linkage is connected directly to the brake pedal and to the acceler
38、ator pedal arm. Kit is supplied with clear instructions which can be followed by any competent person. NOTE 1 This conversion enables handicapped people who have lost the use of their legs to drive an automatic transmission vehicle, using one hand only for brake and accelerator operation, leaving th
39、e other hand free for steering. NOTE 2 When fitted with the conversion kit, the vehicle can still be driven by an able-bodied driver using the pedals. The conversion kit in no way hinders normal operation of the vehicle, which remains dual-controlled. Figure 3 Conversion kit SANS 10370:2008 Edition
40、1.1 8 (a) Gear selector button depressant (b) Accelerator and brake control (c) Instructor footbrake (d) Handbrake button depressant (e) Quad-grip (left or right-hand operable) (f) Cantilever handbrakes (g) Choice of pedals either side of brake at a touch Figure 4 Driving aids SANS 10370:2008 Editio
41、n 1.1 9 h) Handbrake pull and release i) Flashing light for loading wheelchair in dark or crossing road j) Indicator extension left to right or right to left k) Gear shift lock depressant l) Help sign (magnetic) handy when going for petrol or asking the way m) Swivel car seat Figure 4 Driving aids (
42、concluded) SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 10 (a) Right-hand (b) Right-hand (c) Left-hand (d) Right-hand brake/accelerator brake/accelerator brake/accelerator brake (e) Left-hand brake (e) Ratchet clutch or, if required, electric clutch (g) Right-hand (h) Right-hand (i) Left-hand (j) Left-foot accelerat
43、or clutch accelerator accelerator Figure 5 Adaptive vehicle control systems SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 11 Figure 6 Four-, six-, or nine-way infrared driving aid for single hand/arm drivers SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 12 Figure 7 Hand controls for leg-disabled drivers SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 13
44、Figure 8 Steering aids SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 14 Figure 9 Electronic steering aid 4.3 Minimum dimensions for vehicles of category M2and M3to accommodate an occupied wheelchair 4.3.1 The following minimum dimensions shall be considered: a) internal head clearance of occupied wheelchair: 1 500 mm
45、 b) width of wheelchair when occupied: 700 mm c) length of wheelchair with occupant: 1 300 mm d) door head clearance: 1 450 mm e) width of door opening: 850 mm f) width of gangway, if required (to a height of 800 mm): 850 mm NOTE There are many types of wheelchairs, some of which may have dimensions
46、 in excess of those given in this subclause. In such cases, it may be necessary for the wheelchair user to be transferred to a fixed passenger seat or to a smaller wheelchair and for his/her own wheelchair to be carried in a luggage area or compartment. 4.3.2 The minimum floor space shall be availab
47、le for positioning wheelchairs (see figure 10). 4.3.3 There shall be no fixed vehicle structure within the area shown in figure 11, where upper torso restraints are used, and figure 12, where no upper torso restraint is used. SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 15 Figure 10 Plan showing minimum floor space
48、required for wheelchairs to negotiate gangway right-angle turns SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1.1 16 Figure 11 Clear zone around a wheelchair position when an upper torso restraint is used Figure 12 Clear zone around a wheelchair position when an upper torso restraint is not used SANS 10370:2008 Edition 1
49、.1 17 4.4 Entrance and exit on vehicles of categories M2and M34.4.1 The emergency exit shall be accessible without obstruction by any seats or other objects which would require the use of tools for removal. 4.4.2 The emergency exit shall be clearly marked and clearly visible from both inside and outside the vehicle. 4.4.3 The emergency exit shall be so arranged that it can be opened from both inside and outside the vehicle. Manual operation shall be possible. 4.4.4 If the emergency exit is of a two-door design
