QCVN 10:2015/BGTVT

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR URBAN BUS

Preface

The QCVN 10:2015/BGTVT is compiled by the Vietnam Register, appraised by Ministry of Science and Technology, and promulgated by Ministry of Transport under Circular No. 90/2015/TT-BGTVT dated December 31, 2015.

The QCVN 10:2015/BGTVT replaces QCVN 10:2011/BGTVT.

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR URBAN BUS

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Scope

This Regulation prescribes technical requirements and technical quality, safety, and environmental protection inspection for urban buses of at least 17 seats (hereinafter referred to as “vehicles”).

1.2. Regulated entities

This Regulation applies to facilities manufacturing, assembling, organizations, individuals importing vehicles, vehicle parts, and agencies, organizations, individuals related to management, examination, testing, and certification for technical quality, safety and environmental protection of urban buses of at least 17 seats.

1.3. Definitions

This Regulation uses terms defined under the QCVN 09:2015/BGTVT “National technical regulation on safety and environmental protection for automobiles” (hereinafter referred to as “QCVN 09:2015/BGTVT”) and the following terms:

1.3.1. “urban bus” means a passenger automobile designed and equipped for use in the city and suburban areas; this type of automobile contains seats and standing areas for passengers; allows passengers to move in a manner that suits regular stopping and parking of the vehicle.

1.3.2. “articulated bus” means an urban bus consisting of at least 2 rigid cars connected by a rotating joints and allowing passengers to move from one car to another. The coupling or decoupling of cars can only be carried out at factories.

1.3.3. “double-deck bus” means an urban bus consisting of 2 decks both of which can facilitate passengers while the top deck does not facilitate standing areas.

1.3.4. “urban bus without roof”^(*) means an urban bus without roof covering a part or the entire floor of the vehicle. In case of a double-deck bus, only the upper deck is allowed to have no roof. If floor of a vehicle is either partially or entirely not covered by roof, standing areas for passengers must not be provided on that floor section (hereinafter referred to as “open top vehicle”).

1.3.5. “intercommunication staircase” means the staircase connecting the first deck and the second deck of a double-deck bus (hereinafter referred to as “stair”).

Note: ^(*) The sale and circulation of this type of vehicle shall be elaborated by competent authority.

1.3.6. “half-staircase” means a type of staircase connecting the second deck to an emergency exit of a double-deck bus, is referred to below as exit staircase.

1.3.7. “contrast” means the level of contrast of light reflected off surfaces of parts and equipment of the vehicle due to their difference in colors.

1.3.8. “optical device” means a variety of equipment (including mirrors, monitors forming a closed network, etc.) which helps operator to observe different sections of the vehicle.

1.3.9. “seat” means passenger seats, not including seats of operators and attendants.

1.3.10. “deep of tread” refers to horizontal distance from the outer edge of a tread to the riser of the next tread above or to the vehicle floor.

1.3.11. “doorway area” means an area within a 1 meter horizontal radius from the door;

1.3.12. “external step” means the first step out of or into the doors from the near side.

1.3.13. “floor” means a part of the vehicle body whose upper surface supports standing passengers, fe