(ANNEX II to the Directive)
- Create and maintain an EC declaration of conformity for noisy equipment Manufacturer
UK Statutory Instrument
2001
United Kingdom
The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
26 compliance obligations
Penalty landscape
3 of 26 obligations carry imprisonment (3 months). 3 carry different penalties and 20 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Manufacturer 16
- Any Person 4
- Responsible Person 2
- Director or Officer 2
Plus 2 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Manufacturers also bound by 82 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 2011 27 duties
- Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 2017 25 duties
- Medical Devices Regulations 2002 2002 23 duties
- Lifts Regulations 2016 2016 22 duties
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 2016 21 duties
Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
- Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties
Responsible Persons also bound by 56 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- MH(CT)(S)A 2003 2003 45 duties
- Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001 2001 24 duties
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 22 duties
- The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 1995 21 duties
- The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 1995 16 duties
Directors and Officers also bound by 224 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 75 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 63 duties
- Insolvency Act 1986 1986 46 duties
- CCBSA 2014 2014 22 duties
- CAICEA 2004 2004 18 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
(ANNEX IV to the Directive)
2 years imprisonment- Use correct format and size for CE/UK markings and noise level labels Manufacturer
(ANNEX V to the Directive)
- Maintain technical documentation and ensure noise compliance for equipment Manufacturer
- Maintain technical records and affix conformity marking on all outdoor equipment Manufacturer
(ANNEX VI to the Directive)
- Maintain technical files and undergo noise assessment for equipment Manufacturer
- Prepare technical documents and get approved body checks for noise compliance Manufacturer
(ANNEX VII to the Directive)
- Apply for unit verification for noise emission compliance Manufacturer
- Declare and certify noise‑emission compliance for outdoor equipment Manufacturer
(ANNEX VIII to the Directive)
- Implement a Full Quality Assurance system for equipment noise emissions Manufacturer
- Set up and maintain a quality assurance system for noise compliance Manufacturer
Approved body requirements
- Ensure impartial inspections and hold liability insurance Any Person
- Ensure independence and competence of equipment verification bodies Director or Officer
Browse 894 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
(Extract from Article 12)
(Extract from Article 13)
(Extract from Article 12) Permissible Sound Power Levels
Type of equipment Net installed power P (in kW )...
(ANNEX I to the Directive)
Aerial access platforms with combustion engines
Concrete-breakers and picks, hand held
Concrete or mortar mixer
Construction winch
Conveying and spraying machine for concrete and mortar
Conveyor belt
Cooling equipment on vehicles
Dozer
Drill rig
Dumper
Equipment for loading and unloading of silos or tanks on trucks
Brush cutter
Excavator, hydraulic or rope-operated
Excavator-loader
Glass recycling container
Grader
Grass trimmer/grass edge trimmer
Hedge trimmer
High pressure flusher
High pressure water jet machine
Hydraulic hammer
Hydraulic power pack
Builders’ hoist for the transport of goods
Joint cutter
Landfill compactor, loader-type with bucket
Lawnmower
Lawn trimmer/lawn edge trimmer
Leaf blower
Leaf collector
Lift truck, combustion-engine driven, counterbalanced
Loader
Mobile crane
Mobile waste container
Building site band saw machine
Motor hoe
Paver-finisher
Piling equipment
Pipelayer
Piste caterpillar
Power generator
Power sweeper
Refuse collection vehicle
Road-milling machine
Scarifier
Building site circular saw bench
Shredder/chipper
Snow-removing machine with rotating tools
Suction vehicle
Tower crane
Trencher
Truck mixer
Water pump unit
Welding generator
Chain saw, portable
Combined high pressure flusher and suction vehicle
Compaction machine
Compressor
(ANNEX III to the Directive)
Equipment that is tested free of load
Concrete-breakers and picks, hand-held
Fan speed
Concrete or mortar mixers
Test of powered equipment free of load
Construction winches
Test of powered equipment under load
Conveying and spraying machines for concrete and mortar
Test of hand-operated equipment
Conveyor Belts
Cooling equipment on vehicles
Dozers
Drill rigs
Dumpers
Equipment for loading and unloading tanks or silos on trucks
Excavators
Excavator-loaders
Glass recycling containers
Graders
Grass trimmers/grass edge trimmers
Hedge trimmers
High pressure flushers
High pressure water jet machines
Hydraulic hammers
Hydraulic power packs
Joint cutters
Landfill compactors
Lawnmowers
Lawn trimmers/lawn edge trimmers
Leaf blowers
Leaf collectors
Lift trucks
Loaders
Mobile Cranes
Mobile waste containers
Motor hoes
Paver-finishers
Piling equipment
Pipelayers
Piste caterpillars
Power generators
Power sweepers
Refuse collection vehicles
Road milling machines
Scarifiers
Shredders/Chippers
Snow removing machines with rotating tools
Suction vehicles
Tower cranes
Trenchers
Truck Mixers
Water pump units
Welding generators
Combined High Pressure Flushers and Suction Vehicles
Compaction Machines
Compressors
Annex III - METHODS TO MEASURE AIRBORNE NOISE EMITTED BY EQUIPMENT FOR USE OUTDOORS
This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his...
The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the European...
The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the equipment...
The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that...
This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his...
The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the European...
The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the equipment...
The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that...
Evaluation by the approved body prior to placing on the...
Evaluation by the approved body during production The manufacturer, or...
This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his...
The application for a unit verification must be lodged by...
The approved body must: — examine whether the equipment has...
Where the equipment meets the provisions of these Regulations, the...
The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the European...
This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer who satisfies...
The manufacturer must operate an approved quality assurance system for...
The manufacturer must, for a period ending at least 10...
Each approved body must give the other approved bodies the...
(ANNEX X to the Directive)
(1) The body, its director and its staff responsible for...
The body and its staff must carry out the assessments...
The body must have at its disposal the necessary staff...
The staff responsible for inspection must have—
The body must be able to demonstrate the impartiality of...
The remuneration of the inspection staff must not depend on...
The body must have, and must satisfy the Secretary of...
The body must ensure that its staff observe professional secrecy...
Paragraph 8 does not prevent the staff from providing the...
ENFORCEMENT
Enforcement authorities
False information
Obstruction etc. of officers of enforcement authorities etc.
Extension of time for bringing summary proceedings
Forfeiture: England and Wales and Northern Ireland
Forfeiture: Scotland
Recovery of expenses of enforcement
Service of documents etc.
Savings for certain privileges
Savings for action taken under other enactments
Test purchases
Powers of search etc.
Provisions supplemental to paragraph 3
Appeals against detention of equipment
Suspension notices
Appeals against suspension notices
Power to require production of documents and information etc.
Contravention of a suspension notice
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Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 12. Measurement: Annex III...
dozers (<500 kW)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 16. Measurement : Annex...
dumpers (<500 kW)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 18. Measurement: Annex III...
excavators, hydraulic or rope-operated (<500 kW)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 20. Measurement: Annex III...
excavator-loaders (<500 kW)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 21. Measurement: Annex III...
graders (<500 kW)
builders’ hoists for the transport of goods (combustion-engine driven)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 23. Measurement: Annex III...
hydraulic power packs
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 29. Measurement: Annex III...
landfill compactors, loader-type with bucket (<500 kW)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 31. Measurement: Annex III...
lawnmowers (excluding agricultural and forestry equipment, and multi-purpose devices, the...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 32. Measurement: Annex III...
lawn trimmers/lawn edge trimmers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 33. Measurement: Annex III...
lift trucks, combustion-engine driven, counterbalanced (excluding “other counterbalanced lift trucks"...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 3. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 36. Measurement: Annex III...
loaders (<500 kW)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 37. Measurement: Annex III...
mobile cranes
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 38. Measurement: Annex III...
motor hoes (<3 kW)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 40. Measurement: Annex III...
paver-finishers (excluding paver-finishers equipped with a high-compaction screed)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 41. Measurement: Annex III...
power generators (<400 kW)
compaction machines (only vibrating and non-vibrating rollers, vibratory plates and...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 45. Measurement: Annex III...
tower cranes
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 53. Measurement: Annex III...
welding generators
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 57. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 8. Measurement: Annex III...
compressors (<350 kW)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 9. Measurement: Annex III...
concrete-breakers and picks, hand-held
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 10. Measurement: Annex III...
construction winches (combustion-engine driven)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 42. Measurement: Annex III...
pipelayers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 43. Measurement: Annex III...
piste caterpillars
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 44. Measurement: Annex III...
power generators ( ≥400 kW)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 45. Measurement: Annex III...
power sweepers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 46. Measurement: Annex III...
refuse collection vehicles
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 47. Measurement: Annex III...
road milling machines
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 48. Measurement: Annex III...
scarifiers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 49. Measurement: Annex III...
shredders/chippers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 50. Measurement: Annex III...
snow-removing machines with rotating tools (self-propelled, excluding attachments)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 51. Measurement: Annex III...
suction vehicles
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 52. Measurement: Annex III...
trenchers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 54. Measurement: Annex III...
truck mixers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 55. Measurement: Annex III...
water pump units (not for use under water)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 56. Measurement: Annex III...
aerial access platforms with combustion engine
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 1. Measurement: Annex III...
brush cutters
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 2. Measurement: Annex III...
builders’ hoists for the transport of goods (with electric motor)...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 3. Measurement: Annex III...
building site band saw machines
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 4. Measurement: Annex III...
building site circular saw benches
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 5. Measurement: Annex III...
chain saws, portable
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 6. Measurement: Annex III...
combined high pressure flushers and suction vehicles
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 7. Measurement: Annex III...
compaction machines (explosion rammers only)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 8. Measurement: Annex III...
concrete or mortar mixers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 11. Measurement: Annex III...
construction winches (with electric motor)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 12. Measurement: Annex III...
conveying and spraying machines for concrete and mortar
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 13. Measurement: Annex III...
conveyor belts
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 14. Measurement: Annex III...
cooling equipment on vehicles
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 15. Measurement: Annex III...
drill rigs
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 17. Measurement: Annex III...
equipment for loading and unloading silos or tanks on trucks...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 19. Measurement: Annex III...
glass recycling containers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 22. Measurement: Annex III...
grass trimmers/grass edge trimmers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 24. Measurement: Annex III...
hedge trimmers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 25. Measurement: Annex III...
high pressure flushers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 26. Measurement: Annex III...
high pressure water jet machines
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 27. Measurement: Annex III...
hydraulic hammers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 28. Measurement: Annex III...
joint cutters
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 30. Measurement: Annex III...
leaf blowers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 34. Measurement: Annex III...
leaf collectors
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 35. Measurement: Annex III...
lift trucks, combustion-engine driven, counterbalanced (only “other counterbalanced lift trucks"...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 36. Measurement: Annex III...
mobile waste containers
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 39. Measurement: Annex III...
paver-finishers (equipped with a high-compaction screed)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 41. Measurement: Annex III...
piling equipment
Excluded are the following categories of device: — fans, i.e....
These machines may be mounted on trucks, trailers or special...
The refrigeration unit may be powered by means of an...
Drill rigs are stationary during drilling. They may move from...
The cutting devices are either: — rigid cutting elements, or...
Also a walk-behind or ride-on grass cutting machine or a...
The EC declaration of conformity must contain the following particulars:...
Scope
Part A of this Schedule for each type of equipment...
Part B of this Schedule for each type of equipment...
When testing specific types of equipment, the manufacturer or his...
For the determination of the sound power level of equipment...
The test is carried out with the equipment in a...
If the machine is powered by a generator or from...
If the machine is powered by battery, the battery shall...
The speed used and the corresponding net power are stated...
If the equipment is fitted with several engines, they must...
The speed or velocity of the equipment during the test...
If the equipment is fitted with several engines and/or aggregates...
For each type of equipment that is to be tested...
The report shall contain the technical data necessary to identify...
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Basic noise emission standard
Test area
Reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt
Environmental correction K2A
K2A = 0
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance (i) If the largest...
Operating conditions during test
The noise tests shall be carried out according to Part...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 10884:1995
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 10884:1995
Operating conditions during test
ISO 10884:1995, point 5.3
Period(s) of observation
ISO 10884:1995
The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above...
Basic noise emission standard
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 7960:1995, Annex J withd = 1m
Operating conditions during test
Corresponding to ISO 7960:1995, Annex J (point J2(b) only)
Period of observation
Corresponding to ISO 7960:1995, Annex J
Basic noise emission standard
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 7960:1995, Annex A, measurement distanced = 1m
Operating conditions during test
ISO 7960:1995, Annex A (point A2(b) only)
Period of observation
ISO 7960:1995 Annex A
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 9207:1995
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 9207:1995
Operating conditions during test
Full load sawing wood/engine at maximum revolution without load
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
ISO 9207:1995 points 6.3 and 6.4
The resulting sound power level Lwa is calculated by: L...
See No. 0 (ii) Vibrating rollers for ride-on operators
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The vibrating roller shall be installed on one or more...
Test under load
The machine shall be tested in a stationary position with...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
EN 500-4 rev. 1:1998, Annex C
Operating conditions during test
EN 500-4 rev. 1:1998, Annex C
Period of observation
EN 500-4 rev. 1:1998, Annex C
Basic noise emission standard
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to...
or
parallelepiped according to ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distanced = 1m...
Operating conditions during test
The compressors shall be installed on the reflecting plane; skid-mounted...
Test under load
The compressor under test shall have been warmed up and...
The determination of the sound power level shall be made...
Should the layout of the complete plant be such that...
During test the gas exhausted from the compressor shall be...
Care shall be taken that air discharge does not introduce...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5 and...
Operating conditions during test
All appliances shall be tested in the vertical position.
If the test appliance has got an air exhaust, its...
Support of the appliance
The appliance shall be coupled during the test run to...
Block characteristics
The block shall be in the shape of a cube...
Quality of the concrete
The quality of the concrete shall correspond to C 50/60...
The cube shall be reinforced by 8 mm-diameter steel rods...
Supporting tool
The tool shall be sealed into the block and shall...
Suitable treatment shall be carried out to integrate the two...
The block shall remain mechanically sound, particularly at the point...
Positioning of the cube
The cube shall be set in a pit cemented throughout,...
The opening in the screening slab through which the tool...
Test under load
The appliance tested shall be connected to the supporting tool....
The test appliance shall be operated in stable conditions having...
The test appliance shall be operated at the maximum power...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
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The value of A should be such that the screening...
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The mixing device (drum) shall be filled to its rated...
The mixing device shall be operated at least at the...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....
The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above...
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
Test under load (i) For machines conveying and spraying concrete:...
The conveying system and the pipe shall be filled with...
The conveying system and the pipe shall be filled with...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above...
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The cooling equipment shall be installed in a real or...
Cooling equipment installed in cargo-space refrigeration units which have a...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 6395:1988
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 6395:1988
Operating conditions during test
Crawler dozers shall be tested on the test site corresponding...
Test under load
ISO 6395:1988, Annex B
Period(s) of observation and consideration of different operating conditions, if...
ISO 6395:1988, Annex B
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
EN 791:1995, Annex A
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 6395:1988
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 6395:1988
Operating conditions during test
Equivalent ISO 6395:1988, Annex C, with the following amendment:
C4.3, second paragraph is replaced by: The engine shall be...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
ISO 6395:1988, Annex C
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The equipment shall be tested with the truck in a...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 6395:1988
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 6395:1988
Operating conditions during test
ISO 6395:1988, Annex A
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
ISO 6395:1988, Annex A
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 6395:1988
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 6395:1988
Operating conditions during test
ISO 6395:1988, Annex D
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
ISO 6395:1988, Annex D
Basic noise emission standard
For the purpose of this noise test code the single-event...
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurements indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with...
Operating conditions during test
The glass bottles are defined as follows: — capacity: 75cl...
The testing operator holds each bottle by its neck and...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power if more than...
The A-weighted single-event sound pressure level is preferably simultaneously measured...
The A-weighted single-event sound power level averaged over the measurement...
The A-weighted single-event sound pressure level averaged over all 120...
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 6395:1988
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 6395:1988
Operating conditions during test
Corresponding to ISO 6395:1988, Annex B
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
ISO 6395:1988, Annex B
The trimmer shall be positioned by a suitable device in...
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 11094:1991
in case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurements indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined without the artificial...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 11094:1991
Operating conditions during test
The hedge trimmer shall be held in the natural manner...
Test under load
The hedge clipper shall be operated at its nominal speed...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The high pressure flusher shall be tested in a stationary...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 30 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Parallelepiped/according to EN ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distanced = 1m...
Operating conditions during test
The high pressure water jet machine shall be installed on...
Test under load
The high-pressure cleaning machine shall be brought to its steady-state...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A, item 5/r=10 m...
Operating conditions during tests
For the test the hammer is attached to a carrier...
Carrier
The carrier for the test hammer shall meet the requirements...
Mounting
Mechanical mounting as well as connections (hoses, pipes ...) must...
Hammer stability and static hold force
The hammer shall be firmly held down by the carrier...
Tool
A blunt tool shall be used in the measurements. The...
Test under load
Hydraulic input and power and oil flow
Operating conditions of the hydraulic hammer shall be appropriately adjusted,...
Care shall be taken that the total uncertainty of the...
Adjustable components having effect on the hammer power
Pre-settings of all accumulators, pressure central valves and other possible...
Quantities to be measured
p s The mean value of the hydraulic supply fine...
Q The mean value of the breaker inlet oil flow...
T The oil temperature must lie between + 40/+ 60°...
Pa The prefill gas pressure of all accumulators must be...
Parameters to be evaluated from the measured operating parameters:
P IN Hydraulic input power of the breaker P IN...
Hydraulic supply line pressure measurement, ps —ps must be measured...
Breaker inlet oil flow, Q —Q must be measured from...
Measuring point of the oil temperature, T —T must be...
Period of observation/determination of resulting sound power level
The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....
The measurements are repeated three times, or more if necessary....
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Definitions
d Tool diameter (mm)
d 1 Anvil diameter, 1200±100 mm
d 2 Inner diameter of the anvil support structure, ≤...
d 3 Diameter of the test block deck, ≤ 2200...
d 4 Diameter of the tool opening in the deck,...
d 5 Diameter of the tool seal, ≤1000 mm
h¹ Visible tool length between the lowest part of the...
h 2 Tool seal thickness above the deck, ≤20 mm...
h 3 Distance between deck upper surface and anvil upper...
h 4 Isolating foam rubber deck seal thickness, ≤30 mm...
h 5 Anvil thickness, 350 ±50 mm
h 6 Tool penetration, ≤50 mm
If the quadratic shape of the test block structure is...
The empty space between the deck and the anvil can...
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The hydraulic power pack shall be installed on the reflecting...
Test under load
During testing, no tools shall be coupled to the hydraulic...
The hydraulic power pack shall be brought to its steady-state...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The joint cutter shall be equipped with the largest possible...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 11094:1991
In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurements indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined without the artificial...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 11094:1991
Operating conditions during test
If the wheels of the lawnmower could cause a compression...
Test free of load
ISO 11094:1991
Period of observation
ISO 11094:1991
The trimmer shall be positioned by a suitable device in...
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 11094:1991
In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurements indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 11094:1991
Operating conditions during test
The leaf blower shall be positioned in the natural manner...
Test under load
The leaf blower shall be operated at its nominal speed...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Note: If a leaf blower can be also used as...
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 11094:1991
In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurements indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 11094:1991
Operating conditions during test
The leaf collector shall be positioned in the natural manner...
Test under load
The leaf collector shall be operated at its nominal speed...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....
Note: If a leaf collector can be also used as...
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
Lifting condition
With the truck stationary the load (non-sound absorbent material, eg...
Drive condition
Drive the truck, without load, at full acceleration from standstill...
If the truck has a multi-gear transmission, select the gear...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
The periods of observation are: — for lifting condition: the...
The resulting sound power level for all types of lift...
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 6395:1988
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 6395:1988
Operating conditions during test
Crawler loaders shall be tested on the test site corresponding...
Test under load
ISO 6395:1988, Annex C
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
ISO 6395:1988, Annex C
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
If the crane is equipped with outriggers, they shall be...
Test under load
The mobile crane to be tested shall be presented in...
Before carrying out any measurement, the engine and the hydraulic...
If the mobile crane is equipped with several engines, the...
If the engine of the mobile crane is fitted with...
The mobile crane shall be measured under the following three...
For all working conditions the following shall apply: — Engine...
The mobile crane shall be loaded with a load which...
With the boom adjusted to an angle of 40° to...
The test starts with raising the short jib from the...
With the jib adjusted to an angle of 40° to...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
The resulting sound power level is calculated by:
Basic noise emission standard
Test area — Reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt...
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurement indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item five/r =...
Operating conditions during test
Test No. 1: Free shutting down of the lid along...
To minimise his influence on the measurements, the operator shall...
The measurement is carried out during the following cycle, repeated...
Note: If necessary the operator can move temporarily to raise...
Test No. 2 Complete opening of the lid
To minimise his influence on the measurements, the operator shall...
To prevent any moving of the container, wheels shall be...
The measurement is carried out during the following cycle: —...
Test No. 3: Rolling of the container over an artificial...
For this test, an artificial test track, simulating an irregular...
Note: Every strip can be composed of several 400 mm...
An example of adequate track is given in Figures 39.1...
The operator is situated at the lid hinge side.
The measurement is carried out while the operator draws the...
During the test, for a 2-wheel container, the angle between...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
Test Nos 1 and 2: Free shutting down of the...
If possible, the measurements are carried out simultaneously at the...
The A-weighted single-event sound pressure level is measured for each...
Test No. 3: Rolling the container over an artificial irregular...
The period of observation T shall be equal to the...
The sound power level LWArolling is equal to the mean...
The resulting sound power level is calculated by:
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The tool shall be disconnected during measurement.
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The engine of the machine shall operate at the nominal...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
Operating conditions during test
The piling equipment is installed at the top of a...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurement indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to...
Operating conditions during test
The power generators shall be installed on the reflecting plane;...
Test under load
ISO 8528-10:1998, point 9
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The power sweeper shall be tested in a stationary position....
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The refuse collection vehicle shall be tested in a stationary...
The refuse collection vehicle and the hopper receiving the waste...
If the engine speed is automatically accelerated when the compaction...
If the engine speed for the compaction system is not...
Materials are emptied in bulk with the lifting device into...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
The period of observation shall be:
The resulting sound power level is calculated by:
Note: In the case of a refuse collection vehicle only...
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The longitudinal axis of the road milling machine shall be...
Test under load
The road milling machine shall be brought to its steady...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 11094:1991
In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurement indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 11094:1991
Operating conditions during test
The scarifier shall be operated with the engine at its...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Test area
ISO 11094:1991
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurements indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
ISO 11094:1991
Operating conditions during test
Test under load
The shredder/chipper shall be tested chipping one or more pieces...
The work-cycle consists of chipping a round piece of wood...
Period of observation/determination of resulting sound power level
The period of observation shall end when there is no...
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The snow blower shall be tested in a stationary position....
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The suction vehicle shall be tested in a stationary position....
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Measurement at ground-level
Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A paragraph 5/according to...
Measurements carried out at jib-height.
Where the lifting mechanism is located at the jib-height, the...
Where the measurement is carried out with the lifting mechanism...
The microphone positions shall be as follows (see Figure 53.1):...
Four microphone positions on a horizontal plane passing through the...
The other two microphone positions shall be located at the...
Operating conditions during test
Measurement of lifting mechanism
The lifting mechanism during the test shall be mounted in...
The mounted crane shall be placed on a flat reflecting...
The lifting mechanism shall be at least 12 m above...
The lifting mechanism shall be fixed to a flat reflecting...
Measurement of the energy generator.
Where the energy generator is attached to the crane, whether...
Where the lifting mechanism is situated on the jib stay,...
Where the energy source powering the crane is independent from...
Where the energy generator is attached to the crane, the...
During the test the lifting mechanism and the energy generator...
Test free of load
The energy generator incorporated in the crane shall operate at...
The lifting mechanism shall operate free of load, with its...
Test under load
The energy generator incorporated in the crane shall operate at...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
For the measurement of the sound pressure level of the...
(tr +tf) seconds: t r being the period in seconds...
The root mean square value at microphone position i shall...
Figure 53.1 Arrangement of microphone positions where the lifting mechanism...
Basic noise emission standard
Operating conditions during test
The truck mixer shall be tested in a stationary position....
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Parallelepiped/according to EN ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distanced = 1...
Operating conditions during test
The water pump unit shall be installed on the reflecting...
Test under load
The engine must operate at the point of best efficiency...
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
Basic noise emission standard
Environmental correction K2A
Measurement in the open air
K2A = 0
Measurement indoors
The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Hemisphere/6 microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to...
Ifl2 m: a parallelepiped according to EN ISO 3744:1995 may...
Operating conditions during test
The welding generators shall be installed on the reflecting plane;...
Test under load
ISO 8528-10:1998, point 9.
Period of observation
The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....
The CE UK conformity marking must consist of the initials...
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If the CE UK marking is reduced or enlarged according...
The indication of the guaranteed sound power level must consist...
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If the indication is reduced or enlarged according to the...
General duty relating to placing on the market or putting into service
Unlimited fine- Ensure equipment meets noise emission and marking standards Responsible Person
- Ensure your equipment complies with noise regulations before market Manufacturer
Permissible sound power level of equipment
- Ensure equipment meets noise emission limits and is correctly marked Manufacturer
- Ensure outdoor equipment meets noise limits and is properly marked Manufacturer
CE marking and indication of the guaranteed sound power level
- Affix UK marking and noise level indication to equipment Manufacturer
- Attach UK marking and guaranteed sound power level to each outdoor equipment unit Manufacturer
Provision of data
- Send declaration of conformity to Secretary of State within 28 days Manufacturer
- Send declaration of conformity to the Secretary of State and EU Commission Responsible Person
Enforcement
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- OPSS must issue a compliance notice before taking further enforcement action Statutory regulator
Penalties
3 months imprisonment- Breach of noise emission or marking requirements for outdoor equipment Any Person
- Breach of Noise Emission Regulations (regulation 18) Any Person
Liability of persons other than the principal offender
3 months imprisonment- Be liable for another's noise offence Any Person
- Secondary liability for business owners and company officers Director or Officer
Register of approved bodies
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must maintain a public register of approved bodies Crown / Minister / Government department
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Citation, commencement and revocation
Interpretation
Interpretation
Fan speed
Test of powered equipment free of load
Test of powered equipment under load
Test of hand-operated equipment
Application
Application
The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his...
The quality assurance system must ensure compliance of the product...
It must contain in particular an adequate description of: —...
The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
Excluded equipment
Excluded equipment
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
The manufacturer must allow the approved body entrance for inspection...
The approved body shall periodically carry out audits to make...
Additionally the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the...
These Regulations shall not apply to equipment placed on the...
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(1) Subject to paragraph (2), these Regulations shall not apply...
s.6
General duty relating to placing on the market or putting into service
Permissible sound power level of equipment
Exceptions to placing on the market and putting into service of certain equipment
Exceptions to placing on the market and putting into service of certain equipment
Conformity assessment procedures
Conformity assessment procedures
CE marking and indication of the guaranteed sound power level
Provision of data
Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive
Further use of UK marking
Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods
Approved Bodies
Approved Bodies
(1) The Secretary of State may from time to time...
Register of approved bodies
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Fees
Fees
Conditions for equipment being taken to conform
Conditions for equipment being taken to conform
Enforcement
Offences
Offences
Penalties
Defence of due diligence
Defence of due diligence
Liability of persons other than the principal offender
Consequential amendments
Consequential amendments
Transitional provision in relation to EU Exit
Transitional provision in relation to EU Exit
Further use of UK marking
Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive
Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Office for Product Safety and Standards
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