Permissible sound power level of equipmentU.K.
8.—(1) The requirements concerning noise emission in the environment in the case of equipment listed in Schedule 1 and defined in Schedule 4 are that the guaranteed sound power level does not exceed the applicable permissible sound power level as laid down in the table set out in Schedule 3 and as calculated in accordance with the provisions in Schedule 6.
(2) The sound power levels in the column headed “Stage I" of the table set out in Schedule 3 shall apply from 3rd January 2002 and those in the column headed “Stage II" of the said table shall apply from 3rd January 2006.
(3) The requirements concerning noise emission in the environment in the case of equipment listed in Schedule 2 and defined in Schedule 4 are that the guaranteed sound power level shall be marked on the equipment.