HVIA members have only two months to ensure tipping body designs comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s ‘J4’ code in VSB6.
On July 1, 2024, the national regulator released the final version of its ‘J4’ tipper body design code, marking the conclusion of a lengthy period of industry consultation – and a major win for HVIA members.
At the same time, the NHVR advised the following implementation schedule, which is now nearing its conclusion:
- From July 1, 2024 – the revised J4 code was published on the NHVR website, allowing Approved Vehicle Examiners (AVEs) and body builders to review the code and apply for J4 accreditation when applicable.
- From October 1, 2024 – a six-month period to allow tipper manufacturers that have not already transitioned to a J4 design to start having their designs assessed by AVEs and J4 designs issued.
- From April 1, 2025 – all tipping body fitments certified under the code must be completed to an approved J4 design.
With April 1 rapidly approaching, any tipper body manufacturers that hasn’t yet engaged an AVE, or pursued another avenue to ensuring certification, are strongly encouraged to do so.
The NHVR’s advice is available here. The full version of VSB6 can be accessed here.
For further information contact HVIA Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger on a.ritzinger@hvia.asn.au.