32Requirements that apply to the conversion design

32 Requirements that apply to the conversion design

Design must include analysis of vehicle structure (1) The conversion design must set out an analysis of the integrity of the vehicle structure of the converted vehicle. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the analysis must address the following matters: (a) whether the loads expected to be carried by the vehicle structure, including fatigue loads, peak loads and loads resulting from a crash, are within ±10% of those expected to be carried by the vehicle structure of the original vehicle; (b) the shape of the structure, including its symmetry; (c) the material properties of the structure; (d) how the structure deforms under crash loads in a particular way, in areas where the original vehicle was designed to deform under crash loads; (e) the most appropriate method for modifying structures of that type, taking into account: (i) the properties of the structure; and (ii) the equipment required to perform the modification; and (iii) the types of checks that are needed to confirm that the modification has been successfully performed. Design must be certified by Chartered Professional Engineer (3) The conversion design must include a certificate, issued by a chartered professional engineer recognised by a peak Australian engineering body, stating that the design meets the requirements in Schedule 3 relating to the modification of the following safety systems: (a) the steering system; (b) the braking system; (c) the occupant protection system; (d) the electrical and electronic systems; (e) the seats, seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages; (f) the dashboard and vehicle controls.