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Specific stipulations for test laboratories

Stipulations given in this section are mandatory for all Technical services.
(see Designation rules, chapter 11.2)

Regulation (EU) 183/2011

(Issue: 18 November 2011)

If a technical service carries out tests listed in paragraph 4 of appendix 2 to annex IV part I of framework directive 2007/46/EC (amended by Regulation (EU) 183/2011), this technical service must be designated in category A for each of the tests.

Technical services which check compliance of the vehicle with the requirements of the appendix (see paragraph 1.3 b ii) can include test reports and/or test data created by technical services designated by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt. In this case, it is sufficient if they are designated in category B (category A is not required for the technical service using those "other" test reports).

There will not be separate designation for Regulation (EU) 183/2011 as far as this is only an amendment to framework directive 2007/46/EC (it is included in the designation for 2007/46/EC).

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Usage of acceptable data sources

(Issue: 27 October 2011)

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt has broadened its existing requirements concerning consideration of other available data sources.

All former requirements remain valid. Data can only be used for test reports without further checking if it is delivered by a technical service designated by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt and if this technical service on request (e.g. in case of indirect data transfer) confirms the correctness of data.

Not barrier-free file. Data transfer (vnd.ms-powerpoint 1691-KB)

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Transfer of data provided by the manufacturer to be used for EC individual approvals in accordance with 2007/46/EC article 24

(Issue: 22 October 2010)

In general, all test procedures listed in Annex IV of the framework directive 2007/46/EC are to be carried out for individual approvals.

Relevant information provided by the manufacturer (applicant) may be used if it relates to compliance with the "alternative requirements" (see 2007/46/EC article 24 paragraph 2).

The KBA interpretation of exceptions in accordance with Article 24 paragraph 2 is that only those are acceptable, where a 100 per cent probability of destruction can be assumed (e.g. crash, safety glas). In all the other cases (e.g. brakes), testing by the designated for the respective scope Technical service is required.

In the case that the manufacturer is designated as Technical service itself, of course data from this manufacturer can be used if tests are covered by the designation.

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Competence of persons authorised to sign test reports

(Issue: 18 October 2010)

Persons authorised to sign test reports must be entirely competent to evaluate the real test process and the test result. This includes obligations regarding safety of the test (e.g. safeguarding of the test area, duly cancellation of testing etc.). If such requirement was not met, the test would not have been carried out and evaluated correctly.

This is valid for own testing as well as for supervising of tests.

So for example, the designation requires for tests including driving that the authorised person holds a valid driving license for the relevant vehicle type and has sufficient driving experience for this type.

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Authorised signatories for Regulation (EC) 79/2009 (Hydrogen propulsion, subscope 02-07)

(Issue: 26 May 2010)

In case that to be authorised signatories have not testing experience in subscope 02-07 as required by the designation rules, pending further notice the required for subscope “Natural and liquid gas systems (02-06)” testing experience can be accepted.

Also in other cases of new technology, technical services can submit similar proposals for conformation by the designation body.

Concerning pressure equipment, the designation body recommends an approach as described for tests in accordance with ECE regulations 67 and 110 (see Specific stipulations of 15 July 2008).

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Designation rules

(Issue: 29 April 2009)

“Designation on the basis of other accreditations” (see designation rules, chapter 8) is possible only in case that the “other accreditation body” fulfils preconditions as given in the designation rules and the accrediting office is officially registered in the European Economic Area.

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Tests according to ECE regulations 67 and 110

(Issue: 15 July 2008)

With letter of 7 March 2008 to Verband der Technischen Überwachungs-Vereine, relevant Technical services have been informed on how to manage tests with "specific equipment".

In particular, it was defined that experts qualified for pressure equipment testing must generally be involved for tests according to ECE regulations 67 and 110. The KBA must be notified of these experts in advance (with evidence of the expert's competence). The head of the testing laboratory is in charge of surveillance to see that the competence is maintained. Involvement of experts and, if applicable, an extra testing area must be included in the testing report. The expert must sign for correctness of his data at least in the testing records.

These requirements are valid only for testing of parts designed for application of pressure. They should not be applied to testing reports concerning installation of such equipment in vehicles (part II of the regulation).

If a person authorized by the KBA for signing testing reports can give evidence of the required for pressure testing qualification, he/she is allowed to carry out the testing autonomously. In the case that this qualification is proved by evidence as required by law (e.g. the German Decree about pressure equipment), there is no need to attest the 3-year experience for the testing procedure as required in other situations.

Other requirements concerning supervision of testing in general remain valid and must be followed by the person authorized to sign the testing report as a whole.

Supplement of 30 July 2010: Notification of experts to the KBA is not required any more.

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