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1 October 2023 (WoF and CoF)

VIRM: In-service certification (WoF and CoF) amendment - effective 1 October 2023

1 October 2023 amendment preview (WoF and CoF)

Section	Change description
PRS & QMS
Model Quality Management System for WoF and CoF inspecting organisations	Changes throughout, including reducing the review period from 5 years to 3 years.
Introduction
3-7 Recording the inspection outcome ('determination')	Clarifying the process for recording a 28 day conditional permit.
General vehicles
3-1 Structure (incl. frontal impact)	Amendments to take wooden materials into account when inspecting motorhomes and caravans.
9-1 Steering and suspension systems	We’re adding images to help vehicle inspectors identify excessive damage to air bag suspension systems.
13-5 Electric hybrid vehicle fuel and electrical system	Updating to include EV, HEV and PHEV modifications that do not require Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (LVVTA) certification.
Heavy vehicles
3-1 Structure	Amendments to take wooden materials into account when inspecting motorhomes and caravans.
Light PSVs
6-4 PSV emergency exits	Clarifying requirements for overlays on dedicated glass-break emergency exits on PSVs. This is a result of testing to determine allowable limits.
Heavy PSVs
6-4 PSV emergency exits	See Light PSVs.
General trailers
3-1 Structure	See General vehicles.
Heavy trailers
3-1 Structure	See Heavy vehicles.
Unclassified vehicles
1 Introduction	Note added that a WoF cannot be issued to a left-hand drive all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
9-1 Steering and suspension systems	Adding a new reason for rejection, ATV is in left-hand drive configuration.
Technical bulletins (general)
4 Jacking points for common suspension types	Adding a new jacking point image (double wishbone, spring strut acting on lower arm).