AS 8005:2020 Accessories for child restraints used in motor vehicles

AS 8005:2020 Accessories for child restraints used in motor vehicles
1.1  Scope
This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of, and test methods
for, accessories and add-on devices to be used with child restraints, and accessories that are to be used
to improve the comfort or fit of seatbelts when used with child restraints.
Accessories covered in this Standard include the following:
(a) Accessories designed to substitute for existing components of a child restraint (e.g. covers).
(b) Accessories designed to enhance a child’s comfort.
(c) Accessories designed to provide entertainment.
(d) Storage accessories.
(e) Accessories for restraint fitment to some vehicles, or in some circumstances, to limit the
propensity for a child to be able to unbuckle themselves from a restraint inappropriately.
(f) Accessories designed to alert the driver that a child has been left in the vehicle.
NOTE 1  Accessories covered by this Standard may be suitable for use with child restraints when transporting children with disabilities or medical conditions. Refer to AS/NZS 4370 for specific guidance.
Accessories not covered in this Standard include the following:
(i) Some accessories that adapt adult seatbelts to better fit a child or to convert a lap sash to a lap
only belt, which may be considered as Type H converters.
NOTE 2  Refer to AS/NZS 1754 for guidance on Type H converters.
(ii) Replacement parts for items supplied by a manufacturer that form part of the restraint
covered by AS/NZS 1754.
(iii) Accessories that are designed to be permanently fitted to a vehicle to allow for child restraint
installation.
(iv) Accessories intended for vehicle occupants over 16 years of age.
(v) Straps that include fittings for connection to ISOFIX low anchorages in vehicles.
NOTE 3  Refer to AS/NZS 1754 for guidance on the use of connection straps with ISOFIX low
anchorage attachment systems.Some requirements and test methods in this standard reference AS/NZS ISO 8124.1. In some instances the accessory may also be considered a toy and other standards may be applicable.
NOTE 2  The Consumer Protection Notice No.5 of 2010 sets out mandatory requirements for toys containing magnets to meet certain requirements of AS/NZS ISO 8124.1. This notice is available from the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission.
NOTE 3  The Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003 sets out the mandatory requirements for toys for children up to and including 36 months to meet certain requirements of AS/NZS ISO 8124.1. This notice is available from the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission.
1.3  Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document.
NOTE  Documents referenced for informative purposes are listed in the Bibliography.
AS 2331.3.1, Methods of tests for metallic and related coatings, Method 3.1: Corrosion and related property tests — Neutral salt spray (NSS) test
AS/NZS 1753, Webbing for restraining devices for occupants of motor vehicles
AS/NZS 1754, Child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
AS/NZS 2596, Seat belt assemblies for motor vehicles (ECE Regulation No. 16, MOD)
AS/NZS 3629.1, Methods of testing child restraints, Method 1: Dynamic testing
AS/NZS 3629.3, Methods of testing child restraints, Method 3: Dynamic testing of upper anchorage
components and top tether extension straps
AS/NZS 3629.5, Methods of testing child restraints, Method 5: Determination of quick-release device and
low attachment connector actuation force
AS/NZS 3629.10, Methods of testing child restraints, Method 10: Bite test
AS/NZS 3629.12, Methods of testing child restraints, Method 12: Test for openings in fabric or netting of
child restraint accessories
AS/NZS 4475.5, Restraint systems for motor vehicles — Performance tests, Method 5: Determination of
locking angle of a tilt-lock adjustment device
AS/NZS 62115, Electric toys — Safety
AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, Safety of toys, Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties
AS/NZS 8124.3, Safety of toys, Part 3: Migration of certain elements (ISO 8124-3:2010, MOD)
ASME B18.21.1, Washers: Helical, spring-lock, tooth lock, and plain washers (inch series)