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1 October 2013

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Section	Change description
Introduction
3 Inspection and certification process	3.1.2.2 - additional text stating repair certifier discretion 3.5 - new text about responsibilities and evidence (1 January 2014 change) 3.9 - new section on vehicle quarantine.
5 Inspection premises and equipment	Additional equipment requirement of an endoscope capable of showing a clear picture in colour (1 January 2014 change).
8 definitions and abbreviations	Changes to definitions for: De-registered Enter service Registered Registration number.
2 Vehicle structure
2-1 Unibody chassis rails 2-2 Body-over-frame chassis rails 2-3 Sills 2-4 A-pillars 2-5 Other pillars	New note "For further information on replacement components see section 9-3 Replacement components."
3 Vision
3-1 Windscreen	New EEC/EC Directive "2001/92".
9 General repairs
9-1 Water damage	Contact details updated Definition of water damage added.
9-3 Replacement components	Note added "The fitment of aftermarket panels made from composite materials may adversely effect the frontal impact compliance of a vehicle."
9-5 Fire damage	New section.
Technical bulletins
4 Threshold for requiring repair certification	Re-written to align with VIRM: Entry certification.