composite construction method for roofs and floors

3.1.2. By way of derogation from the requirements of point 3.1.1(b), when the manufacturer uses the floor portion of the body structure as well the essential constituent elements forming the front part of the body structure located directly in front of the windscreen bay, in the construction of different kinds of bodywork (for example a van and a chassis-cab, different wheelbases and different roof heights), those vehicles may be considered as belonging to the same type.

3.1.2. By way of derogation from the requirements of point 3.1.1(b), when the manufacturer uses the floor portion of the body structure as well the essential constituent elements forming the front part of the body structure located directly in front of the windscreen bay, in the construction of different kinds of bodywork (for example a van and a chassis-cab, different wheelbases and different roof heights), those vehicles may be considered as belonging to the same type.

In addition to these rules it is necessary to lay down specific technical criteria regarding the use of vehicles and their trailers intended for the transport of certain types of animals, the suitable design and construction of the transport compartment in which the animals are to be transported; the protection of the animals by a weather proofed, insulated roof; the loading and unloading ramps; the intermediate floors; the partitions in the transport compartment; the approved access through service doors to the transportation compartment for inspection; suitable ventilation devices and their capacity; the use of suitable material ...[+++]s in the construction of the transport compartment; the effectiveness of the light sources in the transport compartment.