ISO 27956-2009 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 27956:2009 — Road vehicles — Securing of cargo in delivery vans — Requirements and test methods. This international standard specifies minimum requirements and test methods for vehicle‑relevant equipment used to secure cargo in delivery vans (light commercial vehicles) to protect vehicle occupants from injuries caused by shifting cargo.

Abstract

ISO 27956:2009 applies to equipment and systems for securing cargo in delivery vans with a gross vehicle mass up to 7.5 t. It defines minimum performance requirements and test methods for lashing points, partitioning systems and other cargo‑securing arrangements for N1 and N2 vehicles up to 7.5 t (ECE classification). For vehicles derived from passenger vehicles (M1) but primarily used for cargo transport, the standard’s requirements for partitioning systems apply.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed in systematic review).
• Publication date: 11 March 2009 (Edition 1).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 43.020 (Road vehicles in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2009).
• Number of pages: 13.

Scope

The standard covers vehicle‑relevant equipment and assemblies used to secure cargo in delivery vans (gross vehicle mass up to 7.5 t). It addresses the design and performance of lashing points, partitioning systems and associated fittings, and specifies test methods and pass/fail criteria intended to ensure cargo remains restrained under foreseeable driving conditions so as to reduce the risk of injury to occupants. ISO 27956:2009 applies to N1 and N2 vehicle classes (up to 7.5 t) by ECE classification; for M1‑derived cargo vehicles only the partitioning system requirements are applicable.

Key topics and requirements

• Minimum performance requirements for lashing points and attachment fittings used in delivery vans.
• Requirements for partitioning systems between cargo and occupant compartments to limit cargo intrusion.
• Specified test methods (strength and performance tests) and load cases to verify securement effectiveness.
• Criteria for pass/fail results and guidance on installation and positioning of securing equipment.
• Application limited to vehicles up to 7.5 t GVW and to vehicle components that are relevant to occupant protection from shifting cargo.

Typical use and users

ISO 27956:2009 is used by vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), upfitters and converters of delivery vans, fleet procurement and safety managers, certification and testing laboratories, component suppliers (lashing points, partitions), and regulatory or inspection bodies concerned with cargo‑restraint safety in light commercial vehicles.

Related standards

ISO 27956:2009 is part of the body of standards and regulations addressing cargo restraint and vehicle body strength. It is commonly used alongside national and regional vehicle and cargo‑securing standards and guidance (for example standards for load restraint equipment and vehicle body strength) and other deliverables from ISO/TC 22 (Road vehicles), particularly those dealing with vehicle body structures and occupant protection. Users often consult related European and national standards on load restraint and vehicle body strength when applying this standard.

Keywords

cargo securing, delivery vans, light commercial vehicles, N1, N2, partitioning system, lashing points, load restraint, test methods, occupant protection

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 27956:2009 is an international standard that establishes minimum requirements and test methods for equipment used to secure cargo in delivery vans (vehicles up to 7.5 t GVW).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the performance and testing of lashing points, partitioning systems and related vehicle‑mounted equipment intended to prevent cargo from shifting into occupant areas, including the test methods and pass/fail criteria for those components.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Vehicle manufacturers, upfitters, fleet safety managers, component suppliers, testing laboratories and regulators involved in cargo‑restraint safety for light commercial vehicles.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 27956:2009 was published on 11 March 2009 (Edition 1). It has been subject to periodic review and was confirmed as the current edition in the ISO systematic review process; users should check the national or ISO catalogue for the latest confirmation or any subsequent revisions if up‑to‑date status is required for compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 27956:2009 is a standalone international standard within the portfolio of ISO/TC 22 (Road vehicles) deliverables addressing vehicle safety and load restraint. It is not published as a multi‑part ISO 27956 series (single part, Edition 1).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Cargo securing, delivery vans, lashing points, partition, load restraint, test methods, N1, N2, occupant protection.