Modifications that need Certification

Cruzin in a Golf · 23 Feb 2004, 6:10 pm

If i was to drill new holes for different set of seats, would i have to get an engineers certificate for this? Being an entirely different design the anchor points are slightly different. Or is this something you can just get away with?
Thanks Cruzin in a Golf

Bizarre · 23 Feb 2004, 6:35 pm

ANY mod you need certification

BUT - i would be welding the new seats to original bases so as the original runners were used

Baja Wes · 23 Feb 2004, 7:36 pm

well I have no idea about VIC rules, but it's easy to figure out. Go to the website. You will find this general list;

]vic roads online services link

then click on the seat link;

vic roads seat link

and you will see it says;

Replacement Seats

Seats supplied as an option by the vehicle manufacturer may be fitted. An Engineers report is not required for this type of seat replacement provided;

* the seat is one supplied by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that vehicle and is actually replacing an existing seat.
* the original seat mountings are used, and
* appropriate seat belts are fitted.

In cases where the replacement seat is not one offered as an option by the vehicle manufacturer and the vehicle was manufactured on or after 1 January 1969 an Engineer's report showing continued compliance with the applicable ADRs will be required.

For vehicles manufactured before 1969 the seat anchorages must be of at least equivalent strength to the original anchorages. An engineer should be consulted if there is any doubt regarding the strength of the anchorage or any part of the seat installation.

Cruzin in a Golf · 24 Feb 2004, 9:34 pm

In other words yes there is a need for an engineers certificate
Thanks guys
Cruzin in a Golf