PAS 2012-2:2015 PDF

What is this standard about? PAS 2012-2 sets out the retail requirements for passenger cars which have been modified to carry wheelchairs, known as Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs). These guidelines are for the retail of WAVs that conform to PAS 2012-1 and include vehicles where users sit in wheelchairs during travel and which can carry chairs secured by four-point strap-type tie-downs. Who is this standard for?

Users of WAVS Care homes and other organizations looking to buy such vehicles Public sector transport managers and tender writers responsible for sourcing of passenger cars with wheelchair access Manufacturers, retailers and converters of WAVs

Why should you use this standard? This part of PAS 2012 specifies requirements for the retail of WAVs to try and ensure that the user receives the information required to make an informed purchasing decision. Areas covered include: a)       The supply of product information to the user b)      The provision of user demonstrations c)       The conversion warranty d)      Customer records e)      The user manual

NOTE: It is recognized that the retailer may or may not be the WAV manufacturer.

What’s changed since the last update? This PAS updates and supersedes the 2012 edition which is withdrawn. PAS 2012-2:2015 Specification for M1 vehicles for the carriage of one or more passengers seated in wheelchairs