Check applicability first
The vehicle category, build information, approval pathway and proposed configuration need to be identified before selecting an applicable edition. Use the official catalogue and legislation; the latest published edition is not automatically the right edition for every existing vehicle.
Separate the restraint and anchorage questions
ADR 4 addresses seatbelts; ADR 5 addresses anchorages for seatbelts. A belt assembly record does not by itself establish the suitability of an altered mounting arrangement or supporting structure. Identify the seat, restraint and anchorage configuration together.
Record what changed
Send photos, component identification and the vehicle details. Note any changed seats, mounting locations, brackets, reinforcement or body structure, and provide relevant drawings or previous records. This gives the initial review a defined configuration rather than a general description such as “new seats”.
Common questions
Can an approved belt be fitted to any bracket?
A component record and an installation or structural assessment answer different questions. The particular arrangement needs review.
Related services and guides
Official references
Reference check: 20 October 2026. The applicable edition and vehicle coverage must be checked for the particular project.