PART 2Subsystems
Type authorisation9
1
A person who proposes the placing in service of a structural subsystem that conforms to the description in a determination of type, as modified under regulation 8(5) if applicable, may make an application for an authorisation to the Safety Authority.
2
An application must be in writing and be accompanied by—
a
a declaration by the project entity that the structural subsystem conforms to the description set out in the determination of type;
b
a statement as to whether there have been any F1material changes to the applicable standards since the Safety Authority made or modified the determination of type; and
c
if there are any such changes, a description of them.
3
The Safety Authority must consider any application made under and in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) and must, and may only, issue an authorisation where it is satisfied that—
a
the project subsystem conforms to the description set out in the determination of type;
b
there have been no F2material changes to the applicable standards since the Safety Authority made or modified the determination of type which are material to the application; and
c
the project subsystem has been so designed, constructed and installed as to meet the essential requirements relating to that subsystem when placed in service.
4
Subject to regulation 10, regulations 5(2) and (4) and 7(2) do not apply to an application for an authorisation under this regulation.
5
If the application is for a vehicle the declaration referred to in paragraph (2)(a) must be consistent with F3Schedule 6.
6
In this regulation “conforms” means conforms in all the respects which materially affect compliance with the applicable essential requirements.