Interpretation ID: nht69-2.7

DATE: 01/13/69

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; Clue D. Ferguson; NHTSA

TO: Baycraft

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: Your letter of December 2, 1968, to Mr. William L. Hall, concerning safety glazing in canopies, has been referred to me for reply.

FHWA Ruling 68-1 clarified the requirement that slide-in campers must comply with Standard 205 since they are items of motor vehicle equipment for use in motor vehicles. A copy of FHWA Ruling 68-1 is enclosed.

The same rationale applies to your canopies. Forward facing windows must be laminated safety glass meeting the requirements of Test No. 26 of ASA Standard Z26.1-1966, July 15, 1966. Other windows may be AS1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 2-26, or 3-26.