Specifications

FCS1362 Page 3 of 74 © Nov 2010
Foreword
This code of practice document applies when installing all forms of mobile radio and telephony equipment,
along with any ancillary or auxiliary products, in land based vehicles of various types.
The guidance within this document does not differentiate between the types of apparatus and end
services provided, whether voice systems, data services or other applications, as each piece of
equipment being fitted to a vehicle is to be treated as an entity requiring power, wiring, connectors, fixings
and subsequent testing to prove the robustness and quality of the installation.
The ultimate aim of this code of practice is to help achieve:
A SATISFIED CUSTOMER WITH A SAFE AND EFFICIENT INSTALLATION
Attention is drawn to the beginning of section 2 which states the obligations and responsibility that an
installer has. Reference to ‘customer’ in this document includes the end user, their agent or their
appointed agent.
This code of practice is not a mandatory document and is published as guidance and best practice.
Where specific equipment and/or vehicle manufacturers’ procedures for installation exist, they take
precedence over procedures stated in this document.
No liability whatsoever, in respect of damage to vehicles, equipment or personnel, can be accepted by
either the publishers or any persons involved in the writing of this document.
The groups and organisations that have contributed to the code of practice are listed in section 7.
FCS1362:2010 is intended to be used in conjunction with a set of references that will be maintained on
the FCS website:
http://www.fcs.org.uk/MemberGroups/Installers/FCS1362Links.aspx