Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 161.6 - Certification and marking(a)Marking. Each prime glazing material manufacturer, except as specified below, shall mark glazing materials manufactured by him in accordance with section 6 of ANS Z26. The materials specified in § 161.5(a)(2)(i) and (ii) (relating to requirements) shall be identified by the marks "AS 12" and "AS 13" respectively. A prime glazing material manufacturer shall be one who fabricates, laminates, or tempers the glazing material.(b)Certification. Each prime glazing material manufacturer shall certify each piece of glazing material to which this chapter applies that is designed as a component of any specific motor vehicle or camper, pursuant to section 114 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, by adding to the mark required by subsection (a) in letters and numerals of the size specified in section 6 of ANS Z26, the symbol "DOT" and a code mark of a manufacturer, which will be assigned by the NHTSA on the written request of the manufacturer.(c)Certification of components. Each prime glazing material manufacturer shall certify each piece of glazing material to which this chapter applies that is designed to be cut into components for use in motor vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment, pursuant to section 114 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C.A. § 1403 ).(d)Marking by manufacturer or distributor. Each manufacturer or distributor who cuts a section of glazing material to which this chapter applies, for use in a motor vehicle or camper, shall mark that material in accordance with section 6 of ANS Z26.(e)Certification by manufacturer or distributor. Each manufacturer or distributor who cuts a section of glazing material to which this chapter applies, for use in a motor vehicle or camper, shall certify that his product complies with this chapter in accordance with section 114 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (15 U.S.C.A. § 1403).