msv301_1 - Section 301.1

301.1 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (3.1), a vehicle that is equipped with a fuel system that uses LPG as a source of energy for its propulsion shall meet the requirements of subsection (2) when tested in accordance with Test Method 301.1 — LPG Fuel System Integrity (February 28, 2004),

(a) in the case of a vehicle with a GVWR of 4 536 kg or less,

(i) by the vehicle impacting a fixed collision barrier that is at any angle of up to 30º in either direction to the perpendicular to the vehicle's line of travel while the vehicle is travelling longitudinally forward at any speed up to and including 48 km/h,

(ii) by a collision barrier travelling at 48 km/h impacting the vehicle from the rear, and

(iii) by a collision barrier travelling at 32 km/h impacting the vehicle laterally on either side; and

(b) in the case of a vehicle with a GVWR of more than 4 536 kg, by a moving contoured barrier assembly travelling at any speed up to and including 48 km/h impacting the vehicle at any point and any angle.

(1.1) Instead of being tested in accordance with subparagraph (1)(a)(ii), a vehicle referred to in subsection (1) may be tested in accordance with paragraph S6.2(b) of TSD 301, except the fuel spillage requirements, under the applicable conditions set out in sections 3.2 to 3.4 of Test Method 301.1 — LPG Fuel System Integrity (February 28, 2004) and paragraph S7.3(b) of TSD 301.

(1.2) Instead of being tested in accordance with subparagraph (1)(a)(iii), a vehicle referred to in subsection (1) may be tested in accordance with paragraph S6.3(b) of TSD 301, except the fuel spillage requirements, under the applicable conditions set out in sections 3.2 to 3.4 of Test Method 301.1 — LPG Fuel System Integrity (February 28, 2004) and paragraph S7.2(b) of TSD 301.

(a) fuel spillage from the fuel system after each impact from the moment of the impact until one-half hour after motion of the vehicle ceases shall not exceed 142 g;

(b) the temperature-corrected pressure in the high-pressure portion of the fuel system shall not decrease to less than 95 per cent of the initial system pressure during the one-half hour period after motion of the vehicle ceases; and

(3) Instead of complying with subsections (1) and (2), a vehicle, other than a school bus, that is equipped with a fuel system that uses LPG as a source of energy for its propulsion may comply with

(a) the version of National Standard of Canada CAN/CGA-12.2, Propane Fuel System Components for Use on Highway Vehicles, that, despite any statement to the contrary in that Standard, is in effect 24 months before the date of the last manufacturing operation performed by the manufacturer who installed the fuel system, as shown on the manufacturer's information label, or the date of manufacture of the completed vehicle, as shown on the compliance label, or a more recent version of that Standard; and

(b) section 4, Installation of Propane Fuel Systems and Tanks on Highway Vehicles, of the version of National Standard of Canada CAN/CGA-B149.5, Installation Code for Propane Fuel Systems and Tanks on Highway Vehicles, that is in effect 24 months before the date of the last manufacturing operation performed by the manufacturer who installed the fuel system, as shown on the manufacturer's information label, or the date of manufacture of the completed vehicle, as shown on the compliance label, or a more recent version of that Standard, except that the following requirements do not apply:

(i) any requirement to obtain an approval from an authority having jurisdiction or an inspection authority of a province or territory, and

(ii) any requirement for the inspection or requalification of a fuel system or tank after the main assembly of the vehicle has been completed.

(3.1) A three-wheeled vehicle that is equipped with a fuel system that uses LPG as a source of energy for its propulsion shall comply with the standards referred to in subsection (3).

(4) A manufacturer of a vehicle that is equipped with a fuel system that uses LPG as a source of energy for its propulsion shall provide to the Minister, on request, information respecting the version of the standard referred to in subsection (3) with which the vehicle complies.

Established by

SOR/82-754 29 July, 1982 pursuant to sections 4 and 7 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, effective January 1, 1983

SOR/97-421 28 August, 1997 pursuant to subsection 5(1) and section 11 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, in force August 28, 1997

SOR/2001-152 26 April, 2001 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force May 26, 2001

SOR/2002-55 31 January 2002 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, comes into force February 13, 2003.

Paragraph 301.1(3)(a) of Schedule IV is replaced; the portion of paragraph 301.1(3)(b) of Schedule IV before subparagraph (i) is replaced;

SOR/2003-272 24 July, 2003 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, comes into force 24 July, 2003.

The portion of subsection 301.1(1) of Schedule IV before paragraph (a) is replaced; Section 301.1 of Schedule IV is amended by adding subsection (3.1) after subsection (3).

SOR/2004-89 22 April, 2004 pursuant to section 5 and subsection 11(1) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, into force 22 April, 2004.

The portion of subsection 301.1(1) of Schedule IV before paragraph (a) is replaced; Section 301.1 of Schedule IV is amended by adding subsections (1.1), (1.2) and (1.3) following after subsection (1); The portion of subsection 301.1(2) of Schedule IV before paragraph (a) is replaced; Subsection 301.1(5) of Schedule IV is repealed.

MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT

Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations

Standard 301.1

LPG Fuel System Integrity (Standard 301.1)

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