About PAS 2012
A Publicly Available Specification (PAS) is a sponsored fast-track standard driven by the needs of the client organisations and developed according to guidelines set out by BSI. Key stakeholders are brought together to collaboratively produce a BSI-endorsed PAS that has all the functionality of a British Standard for the purposes of creating management systems, product benchmarks and codes of practice. After two years the PAS is reviewed and a decision is made as to whether it should be taken forward to become a formal British Standard.– British Standards Institute
In 2008 WAVCA started working on a new PAS for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles. This was published on 30 April 2012 and reviewed in 2014.
Intended to be used alongside Type Approval, PAS 2012:2015-1 offers a manufacturers and potential customers alike guidance on design and build specification for wheelchair accessible vehicles and guidelines for those selling new WAVs in PAS 2012:2015-2. Information about purchasing a copy of PAS 2012:2015 Part 1 and Part 2 can be found on the BSi website by clicking here.
If you have any questions about the WAVCA PAS Accreditation Scheme please contact the WAVCA Secretariat - click here
Intended to be used alongside Type Approval, PAS 2012:2015-1 offers a manufacturers and potential customers alike guidance on design and build specification for wheelchair accessible vehicles and guidelines for those selling new WAVs in PAS 2012:2015-2. Information about purchasing a copy of PAS 2012:2015 Part 1 and Part 2 can be found on the BSi website by clicking here.
If you have any questions about the WAVCA PAS Accreditation Scheme please contact the WAVCA Secretariat - click here
PAS Accredited WAVs
| PAS_Accreditations.xlsx |
PAS Information
Useful Documents
| PAS_2012_Application_Form_v5.doc |
| PAS2012_Annual_Declaration_of_Conformance_01c.pdf |
| Certificate_of_PAS_Compliance_-_Version_1_example.pdf |
| Variation_Technical_File_-_Version_2_Example.pdf |
Implementation Guide
UPDATED APRIL 2021
| PAS2012_Implementation_Guide_2019d.pdf |
ORIGINAL VERSION NOW SUPERCEDED AS ABOVE
| PAS2102_Implementation_Guide_06a.pdf |
PAS 2012-2015 Technical Interpretations
| TI_001_Laser_Adjustment.pdf |
| TI_002_footrest_contact_with_ramp_limiting_max_access_dims.pdf |
| TI_003_min_dimensions_for_secondary_doors_to_wheelchair_space.pdf |
| TI_004_calibrated_inclinometers__002_.pdf |
| TI_005_positioning_of_accesssiblity_gauge_for_gradient_measurements.pdf |
| TI_006_eyeline_height_measuring_procedure.pdf |
| TI_007_swl_character_size_on_tail_lifts.pdf |
| TI_008_witnessing_of_winch_line_pull_test.pdf |
| TI_009_witnessing_of_heavy_wheelchair_wtors_tests.pdf |
| TI_0010_ground_clearance_for_mudflaps.docx |
| TI_011_requirements_for_optional_winches.docx |
| TI_012_provision_of__approval_route_in_the_product_information.pdf |
| TI_013_winch_safe_working_load.pdf |
| TI_014_isofix_anchorages_on_coachbuilt_seats.pdf |
