Prior to engaging a PBS Assessor, you may first wish to obtain an WA PBS In-principle Vehicle Design Approval from us, to ensure your proposed vehicle design and required level of access will be approved.

All applications for an in-principle approval will be assessed in accordance with the:

• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme - Access Levels and Principles

Applying for In Principle Approval

You can apply for an in-principle approval by submitting the application form below, accompanied by a schematic drawing of the proposed vehicle design.

• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme – In-principle Vehicle Design Approval Application

If approved, a WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme – In-principle Vehicle Design Approval will be issued to the vehicle design owner, which will specify approved access, maximum mass limits and any other relevant conditions.

To obtain a WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme – Vehicle Design Approval, the you will need to engage an NHVR approved PBS assessor, to complete a full PBS assessment of the vehicle design.

All PBS vehicle designs must be assessed in accordance with the:

• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme - Standards and Vehicle Assessment Rules

Once completed, the PBS Assessor is required to provide us the PBS assessment results by submitting both the:

• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme Assessment Results (Part A)
• WA Performance Based Standard (PBS) Scheme Vehicle Specifications (Part B)

We will review the Part A and Part B forms to ensure all the required PBS standards for the vehicle design have been met. If all the required PBS standards are met, we will issue a WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme – Vehicle Design Approval and the vehicle can then be built in accordance with the approved design.

Once an approved vehicle has been built and is ready to be put into service, it must be certified by us, to ensure it has been built in accordance with relevant WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme – Vehicle Design Approval .

We will carry out all vehicle certifications under WA PBS in accordance with the:

• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme - Vehicle Certification Rules

Applying for a Certification

You can apply to have your vehicle certified by completing the application form below, accompanied by the necessary manufacturer declaration(s) and “End of Line” test results for each unit fitted with Electronic Braking Systems (EBS).

• WA Performance Based Standard Scheme Vehicle Certification Application
• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme - Manufacturers Declaration - Towing Vehicle
• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme - Manufacturers Declaration - Trailer
• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme - Manufacturers Declaration - Duplicate Vehicles

If the combination includes vehicles model(s) that need to be inspected, you must submit your completed application and required declarations at least 4 weeks prior, to assist us in accommodating your first preference inspection date.

Once a vehicle has been certified, the vehicle will be added to the manufacturer’s WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme – Manufacturer’s Approved Vehicle Models list and a WA Performance Based Standards Scheme (PBS) Certification Approval will be issued to the transport operator.

Once the Certification Approval has been issued, you will need to apply for a WA PBS Scheme permit and confirm that an approved telematics in-vehicle unit (IVU) has been fitted to the towing vehicle(s), via your Transport Certification Australia (TCA) Certified Service Provider.

Applying for a Permit

You can apply for a WA PBS Scheme permit by completing the application below.

• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Permit Application
• Performance Based Standards Period Permit Fee Schedule

If you have not previously enrolled under Intelligent Access Program (IAP) or PBS Telematics Monitoring Application (TMAPBSWA) to operate vehicles in WA, you will also need to submit the following enrolment form with your permit application.

• IAP and TMAPBSWA - Enrolment / Cancellation

Please visit the TCA website for more information about IAP and TMAPBSWA.

Trailer Electronic Braking System Voltage Test Requirements

As part of the permit application, you are also required to declare that the test procedure has been completed to confirm the towing vehicle is supplying adequate power to the Trailer Electronic Braking System (TEBS) to maintain a minimum of 10 volts at the rearmost trailer, with the electrical system under maximum load. Generally, a prime mover towing more than one trailer will require 24 volts power, with 25 amps to meet this requirement.

The TEBS voltage test procedure must be carried out in accordance with the:

• WA Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme - Road Train TEBS Voltage Test Procedure

Once the completed application is received and telematics requirements have been confirmed, we will issue the relevant WA PBS Scheme permit for the vehicle combination, which will specify the approved access and operating conditions.