i. References

Referenced standards reflect the minimum acceptable requirements. If there are questions on interpretation of this document please call Caltrans, Division of Equipment, Quality Assurance Branch at 916-227-9709.

  • American Trucking Association "Technology and Maintenance Council Recommended Engineering Practices Manual 2000-2001" and "Recommended Practices Manual 2002 Supplement"
  • ANSI Z 535.1 Safety Color Code
  • ANSI Z 535.3 Criteria for Safety Symbols
  • ANSI Z 535.4 Product Safety Label
  • ANSI Z 535.5 Accident Prevention Tags
  • ANSI/IPC-A-610 "Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies" and J-STD-001B
  • ASME-Y14.38M Abbreviations for Use on Drawings and in Specifications, 
    Standards, and Technical Documents
  • EN 50082 Electromagnetic Compatibility – Generic Immunity Standard
  • EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment
  • FCC 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15
  • FMCSR Title 49 section 393.30 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations -- Battery Installation
  • FMCSR Title 49 section # 393.31 Overload protection devices.
  • Ingress Protection (IP) as stated in IEC Standard 60529
  • IP65 Protected Against Water Jets From All Directions
  • IP67 Protected Against the Effects of Temporary Immersion in Water
  • IPC-A-600 "Acceptability of Printed Boards"
  • IPC-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
  • IPC-CC-830 "Qualification and Performance of Electrical Insulating Compound for Printed Wiring Assemblies"
  • IPC-CM-770 "Component Mounting Guidelines for Printed Boards"
  • IPC-SM-780 "Component Packaging and Interconnecting with Emphasis on Surface Mounting".
  • National Electric Code Article 551 Recreational Vehicles
  • National Electric Code Article 455 Generators
  • National Electric Code (NEC) 250-6 (Portable and Vehicle Mounted Generators)
  • National Electrical Code (NEC) 370 (Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conduit Bodies and Fittings)
  • National Electric Code (NEC) 210-7 (Receptacles and Cord Conductors)
  • SAE 1938 Design/Process Checklist for Vehicle Electronic Systems
  • SAE J1113-13 Electromagnetic Compatibility Measurement Procedure for Vehicle Components
  • SAE J1127 Battery Cable
  • SAE J1128 Low Tension Primary Cable
  • SAE J1211 Recommended Environmental Practices for Electronic Equipment Design
  • SAE J1455 Joint SAE/TMC Recommended Environmental Practices for Electronic Equipment Design (Heavy-Duty Trucks)
  • SAE J400 Test for Chip Resistance of Surface Coatings
  • SAE J858a Electrical Terminals – Blade Type
  • Boats and aquatic craft used by Caltrans shall meet the A.B.Y.C "Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft"

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