scope:

This Publicly Available Specification specifies the minimum safety requirements for all roof load carriers intended for mounting on or above the roofs of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with a maximum authorized total mass up to 3,5 t (ISO M08) as defined in ISO 1176. It applies to: a) mechanically attached general use roof bars suitable for carrying a load, b) accessories and their attachments to roof bars for special purpose applications, c) mechanically attached specific purpose roof devices suitable for carrying a defined load, and d) magnetic fixing devices suitable for carrying a defined load. This Publicly Available Specification establishes technical specifications and test methods which offer the user of the roof load carriers, other road users and pedestrians a minimum level of safety when these fixing devices are being used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.