The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001

1. Introductory Text

2. 1. Citation, commencement and revocation

3. 2. Interpretation

4. 3. Application

5. 4. Excluded equipment

6. 5. These Regulations shall not apply to equipment placed on the...

7. 6. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), these Regulations shall not apply...

8. 7. General duty relating to placing on the market or putting into service

9. 8. Permissible sound power level of equipment

10. 9. Exceptions to placing on the market and putting into service of certain equipment

11. 10. Conformity assessment procedures

12. 11. CE marking and indication of the guaranteed sound power level

13. 12. Provision of data

14. 12A. Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive

15. 12B. Expiry of regulation 12A

16. 12C. Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods

17. 13. Approved Bodies

18. 14. (1) The Secretary of State may from time to time...

19. 14A. Register of approved bodies

20. 15. Fees

21. 16. Conditions for equipment being taken to conform

22. 17. Enforcement

23. 18. Offences

24. 19. Penalties

25. 20. Defence of due diligence

26. 21. Liability of persons other than the principal offender

27. 22. Consequential amendments

28. 23. Transitional provision in relation to EU Exit

29. Signature

30. 1. SCHEDULE 1

       (Extract from Article 12)

       1. Equipment subject to noise limits

          1. builders’ hoists for the transport of goods (combustion-engine driven)

          2. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 3. Measurement: Annex III...

          3. compaction machines (only vibrating and non-vibrating rollers, vibratory plates and...

          4. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 8. Measurement: Annex III...

          5. compressors (<350 kW)

          6. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 9. Measurement: Annex III...

          7. concrete-breakers and picks, hand-held

          8. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 10. Measurement: Annex III...

          9. construction winches (combustion-engine driven)

          10. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 12. Measurement: Annex III...

          11. dozers (<500 kW)

          12. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 16. Measurement : Annex...

          13. dumpers (<500 kW)

          14. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 18. Measurement: Annex III...

          15. excavators, hydraulic or rope-operated (<500 kW)

          16. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 20. Measurement: Annex III...

          17. excavator-loaders (<500 kW)

          18. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 21. Measurement: Annex III...

          19. graders (<500 kW)

          20. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 23. Measurement: Annex III...

          21. hydraulic power packs

          22. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 29. Measurement: Annex III...

          23. landfill compactors, loader-type with bucket (<500 kW)

          24. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 31. Measurement: Annex III...

          25. lawnmowers (excluding agricultural and forestry equipment, and multi-purpose devices, the...

          26. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 32. Measurement: Annex III...

          27. lawn trimmers/lawn edge trimmers

          28. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 33. Measurement: Annex III...

          29. lift trucks, combustion-engine driven, counterbalanced (excluding “other counterbalanced lift trucks"...

          30. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 36. Measurement: Annex III...

          31. loaders (<500 kW)

          32. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 37. Measurement: Annex III...

          33. mobile cranes

          34. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 38. Measurement: Annex III...

          35. motor hoes (<3 kW)

          36. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 40. Measurement: Annex III...

          37. paver-finishers (excluding paver-finishers equipped with a high-compaction screed)

          38. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 41. Measurement: Annex III...

          39. power generators (<400 kW)

          40. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 45. Measurement: Annex III...

          41. tower cranes

          42. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 53. Measurement: Annex III...

          43. welding generators

          44. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 57. Measurement: Annex III...

    2. SCHEDULE 2

       (Extract from Article 13)

       1. Equipment subject to noise marking only

          1. aerial access platforms with combustion engine

          2. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 1. Measurement: Annex III...

          3. brush cutters

          4. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 2. Measurement: Annex III...

          5. builders’ hoists for the transport of goods (with electric motor)...

          6. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 3. Measurement: Annex III...

          7. building site band saw machines

          8. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 4. Measurement: Annex III...

          9. building site circular saw benches

          10. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 5. Measurement: Annex III...

          11. chain saws, portable

          12. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 6. Measurement: Annex III...

          13. combined high pressure flushers and suction vehicles

          14. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 7. Measurement: Annex III...

          15. compaction machines (explosion rammers only)

          16. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 8. Measurement: Annex III...

          17. concrete or mortar mixers

          18. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 11. Measurement: Annex III...

          19. construction winches (with electric motor)

          20. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 12. Measurement: Annex III...

          21. conveying and spraying machines for concrete and mortar

          22. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 13. Measurement: Annex III...

          23. conveyor belts

          24. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 14. Measurement: Annex III...

          25. cooling equipment on vehicles

          26. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 15. Measurement: Annex III...

          27. drill rigs

          28. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 17. Measurement: Annex III...

          29. equipment for loading and unloading silos or tanks on trucks...

          30. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 19. Measurement: Annex III...

          31. glass recycling containers

          32. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 22. Measurement: Annex III...

          33. grass trimmers/grass edge trimmers

          34. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 24. Measurement: Annex III...

          35. hedge trimmers

          36. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 25. Measurement: Annex III...

          37. high pressure flushers

          38. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 26. Measurement: Annex III...

          39. high pressure water jet machines

          40. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 27. Measurement: Annex III...

          41. hydraulic hammers

          42. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 28. Measurement: Annex III...

          43. joint cutters

          44. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 30. Measurement: Annex III...

          45. leaf blowers

          46. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 34. Measurement: Annex III...

          47. leaf collectors

          48. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 35. Measurement: Annex III...

          49. lift trucks, combustion-engine driven, counterbalanced (only “other counterbalanced lift trucks"...

          50. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 36. Measurement: Annex III...

          51. mobile waste containers

          52. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 39. Measurement: Annex III...

          53. paver-finishers (equipped with a high-compaction screed)

          54. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 41. Measurement: Annex III...

          55. piling equipment

          56. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 42. Measurement: Annex III...

          57. pipelayers

          58. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 43. Measurement: Annex III...

          59. piste caterpillars

          60. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 44. Measurement: Annex III...

          61. power generators ( ≥400 kW)

          62. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 45. Measurement: Annex III...

          63. power sweepers

          64. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 46. Measurement: Annex III...

          65. refuse collection vehicles

          66. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 47. Measurement: Annex III...

          67. road milling machines

          68. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 48. Measurement: Annex III...

          69. scarifiers

          70. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 49. Measurement: Annex III...

          71. shredders/chippers

          72. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 50. Measurement: Annex III...

          73. snow-removing machines with rotating tools (self-propelled, excluding attachments)

          74. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 51. Measurement: Annex III...

          75. suction vehicles

          76. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 52. Measurement: Annex III...

          77. trenchers

          78. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 54. Measurement: Annex III...

          79. truck mixers

          80. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 55. Measurement: Annex III...

          81. water pump units (not for use under water)

          82. Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 56. Measurement: Annex III...

    3. SCHEDULE 3

       (Extract from Article 12) Permissible Sound Power Levels

       1. Type of equipment Net installed power P (in kW )...

    4. SCHEDULE 4

       (ANNEX I to the Directive)

       1. Definitions of Equipment

          1. 1. Aerial access platforms with combustion engines

          2. 2. Brush cutter

          3. 3. Builders’ hoist for the transport of goods

          4. 4. Building site band saw machine

          5. 5. Building site circular saw bench

          6. 6. Chain saw, portable

          7. 7. Combined high pressure flusher and suction vehicle

          8. 8. Compaction machine

          9. 9. Compressor

          10. Excluded are the following categories of device: — fans, i.e....

          11. 10. Concrete-breakers and picks, hand held

          12. 11. Concrete or mortar mixer

          13. 12. Construction winch

          14. 13. Conveying and spraying machine for concrete and mortar

          15. These machines may be mounted on trucks, trailers or special...

          16. 14. Conveyor belt

          17. 15. Cooling equipment on vehicles

          18. The refrigeration unit may be powered by means of an...

          19. 16. Dozer

          20. 17. Drill rig

          21. Drill rigs are stationary during drilling. They may move from...

          22. 18. Dumper

          23. 19. Equipment for loading and unloading of silos or tanks on trucks

          24. 20. Excavator, hydraulic or rope-operated

          25. 21. Excavator-loader

          26. 22. Glass recycling container

          27. 23. Grader

          28. 24. Grass trimmer/grass edge trimmer

          29. 25. Hedge trimmer

          30. 26. High pressure flusher

          31. 27. High pressure water jet machine

          32. 28. Hydraulic hammer

          33. 29. Hydraulic power pack

          34. 30. Joint cutter

          35. 31. Landfill compactor, loader-type with bucket

          36. 32. Lawnmower

          37. The cutting devices are either: — rigid cutting elements, or...

          38. Also a walk-behind or ride-on grass cutting machine or a...

          39. 33. Lawn trimmer/lawn edge trimmer

          40. 34. Leaf blower

          41. 35. Leaf collector

          42. 36. Lift truck, combustion-engine driven, counterbalanced

          43. 37. Loader

          44. 38. Mobile crane

          45. 39. Mobile waste container

          46. 40. Motor hoe

          47. 41. Paver-finisher

          48. 42. Piling equipment

          49. 43. Pipelayer

          50. 44. Piste caterpillar

          51. 45. Power generator

          52. 46. Power sweeper

          53. 47. Refuse collection vehicle

          54. 48. Road-milling machine

          55. 49. Scarifier

          56. 50. Shredder/chipper

          57. 51. Snow-removing machine with rotating tools

          58. 52. Suction vehicle

          59. 53. Tower crane

          60. 54. Trencher

          61. 55. Truck mixer

          62. 56. Water pump unit

          63. 57. Welding generator

    5. SCHEDULE 5

       (ANNEX II to the Directive)

       1. EC Declaration of conformity

          1. The EC declaration of conformity must contain the following particulars:...

    6. SCHEDULE 6

       (ANNEX III to the Directive)

       1. Method of measurement of airborne noise emitted by equipment for use outdoors

          1. Scope

          2. Part A of this Annex this Schedule for each type...

          3. Part B of this Annex this Schedule for each type...

          4. When testing specific types of equipment, the manufacturer or his...

       2. PART A Basic Noise Emission Standard

          1. For the determination of the sound power level of equipment...

          2. 1. Measurement uncertainty

          3. 2. Operating of source during test

          4. 2.1. Fan speed

          5. 2.2. Test of powered equipment free of load

          6. The test is carried out with the equipment in a...

          7. If the machine is powered by a generator or from...

          8. If the machine is powered by battery, the battery shall...

          9. The speed used and the corresponding net power are stated...

          10. If the equipment is fitted with several engines, they must...

          11. 2.3. Test of powered equipment under load

          12. The speed or velocity of the equipment during the test...

          13. If the equipment is fitted with several engines and/or aggregates...

          14. For each type of equipment that is to be tested...

          15. 2.4. Test of hand-operated equipment

          16. 3. Calculation of surface sound pressure level

          17. 4. Information to be reported

          18. The report shall contain the technical data necessary to identify...

          19. 5. Additional microphone positions on the hemispherical measurement surface (EN ISO 3744:1995)

          20. 6. Environmental correction K2A

       3. PART B Noise Test Codes for Specific Equipment

          1. 0. Equipment that is tested free of load

          2. Basic noise emission standard

          3. Test area

          4. Reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt

          5. Environmental correction K2A

          6. K2A = 0

          7. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance (i) If the largest...

          8. Operating conditions during test

          9. The noise tests shall be carried out according to Part...

          10. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          11. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          12. 1. Aerial access platforms with combustion engine

          13. 2. Brush Cutters

          14. Basic noise emission standard

          15. Test area

          16. ISO 10884:1995

          17. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          18. ISO 10884:1995

          19. Operating conditions during test

          20. ISO 10884:1995, point 5.3

          21. Period(s) of observation

          22. ISO 10884:1995

          23. 3. Builders’ hoists for the transport of goods

          24. The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above...

          25. 4. Building site band saw machines

          26. Basic noise emission standard

          27. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          28. ISO 7960:1995, Annex J withd = 1m

          29. Operating conditions during test

          30. Corresponding to ISO 7960:1995, Annex J (point J2(b) only)

          31. Period of observation

          32. Corresponding to ISO 7960:1995, Annex J

          33. 5. Building site circular saw benches

          34. Basic noise emission standard

          35. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          36. ISO 7960:1995, Annex A, measurement distanced = 1m

          37. Operating conditions during test

          38. ISO 7960:1995, Annex A (point A2(b) only)

          39. Period of observation

          40. ISO 7960:1995 Annex A

          41. 6. Chain saws, portable

          42. Basic noise emission standard

          43. Test area

          44. ISO 9207:1995

          45. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          46. ISO 9207:1995

          47. Operating conditions during test

          48. Full load sawing wood/engine at maximum revolution without load

          49. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          50. ISO 9207:1995 points 6.3 and 6.4

          51. The resulting sound power level Lwa is calculated by: L...

          52. 7. Combined High Pressure Flushers and Suction Vehicles

          53. 8. Compaction Machines

          54. See No. 0 (ii) Vibrating rollers for ride-on operators

          55. Basic noise emission standard

          56. Operating conditions during test

          57. The vibrating roller shall be installed on one or more...

          58. Test under load

          59. The machine shall be tested in a stationary position with...

          60. Period of observation

          61. The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....

          62. Basic noise emission standard

          63. Test area

          64. EN 500-4 rev. 1:1998, Annex C

          65. Operating conditions during test

          66. EN 500-4 rev. 1:1998, Annex C

          67. Period of observation

          68. EN 500-4 rev. 1:1998, Annex C

          69. 9. Compressors

          70. Basic noise emission standard

          71. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          72. hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to...

          73. or

          74. parallelepiped according to ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distanced = 1m...

          75. Operating conditions during test

          76. The compressors shall be installed on the reflecting plane; skid-mounted...

          77. Test under load

          78. The compressor under test shall have been warmed up and...

          79. The determination of the sound power level shall be made...

          80. Should the layout of the complete plant be such that...

          81. During test the gas exhausted from the compressor shall be...

          82. Care shall be taken that air discharge does not introduce...

          83. Period of observation

          84. The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....

          85. 10. Concrete-breakers and picks, hand-held

          86. Basic noise emission standard

          87. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          88. Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5 and...

          89. Operating conditions during test

          90. All appliances shall be tested in the vertical position.

          91. If the test appliance has got an air exhaust, its...

          92. Support of the appliance

          93. The appliance shall be coupled during the test run to...

          94. Block characteristics

          95. The block shall be in the shape of a cube...

          96. Quality of the concrete

          97. The quality of the concrete shall correspond to C 50/60...

          98. The cube shall be reinforced by 8 mm-diameter steel rods...

          99. Supporting tool

          100. The tool shall be sealed into the block and shall...

          101. Suitable treatment shall be carried out to integrate the two...

          102. The block shall remain mechanically sound, particularly at the point...

          103. Positioning of the cube

          104. The cube shall be set in a pit cemented throughout,...

          105. The opening in the screening slab through which the tool...

          106. Test under load

          107. The appliance tested shall be connected to the supporting tool....

          108. The test appliance shall be operated in stable conditions having...

          109. The test appliance shall be operated at the maximum power...

          110. Period of observation

          111. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          114. The value of A should be such that the screening...

          115. 11. Concrete or mortar mixers

          116. Basic noise emission standard

          117. Operating conditions during test

          118. The mixing device (drum) shall be filled to its rated...

          119. The mixing device shall be operated at least at the...

          120. Period of observation

          121. The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....

          122. 12. Construction winches

          123. The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above...

          124. 13. Conveying and spraying machines for concrete and mortar

          125. Basic noise emission standard

          126. Operating conditions during test

          127. Test under load (i) For machines conveying and spraying concrete:...

          128. The conveying system and the pipe shall be filled with...

          129. The conveying system and the pipe shall be filled with...

          130. Period of observation

          131. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          132. 14. Conveyor Belts

          133. The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above...

          134. 15. Cooling equipment on vehicles

          135. Basic noise emission standard

          136. Operating conditions during test

          137. The cooling equipment shall be installed in a real or...

          138. Cooling equipment installed in cargo-space refrigeration units which have a...

          139. Period of observation

          140. The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....

          141. 16. Dozers

          142. Basic noise emission standard

          143. Test area

          144. ISO 6395:1988

          145. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          146. ISO 6395:1988

          147. Operating conditions during test

          148. Crawler dozers shall be tested on the test site corresponding...

          149. Test under load

          150. ISO 6395:1988, Annex B

          151. Period(s) of observation and consideration of different operating conditions, if...

          152. ISO 6395:1988, Annex B

          153. 17. Drill rigs

          154. Basic noise emission standard

          155. Operating conditions during test

          156. EN 791:1995, Annex A

          157. Period of observation

          158. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          159. 18. Dumpers

          160. Basic noise emission standard

          161. Test area

          162. ISO 6395:1988

          163. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          164. ISO 6395:1988

          165. Operating conditions during test

          166. Equivalent ISO 6395:1988, Annex C, with the following amendment:

          167. C4.3, second paragraph is replaced by: The engine shall be...

          168. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          169. ISO 6395:1988, Annex C

          170. 19. Equipment for loading and unloading tanks or silos on trucks

          171. Basic noise emission standard

          172. Operating conditions during test

          173. The equipment shall be tested with the truck in a...

          174. Period of observation

          175. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          176. 20. Excavators

          177. Basic noise emission standard

          178. Test area

          179. ISO 6395:1988

          180. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          181. ISO 6395:1988

          182. Operating conditions during test

          183. ISO 6395:1988, Annex A

          184. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          185. ISO 6395:1988, Annex A

          186. 21. Excavator-loaders

          187. Basic noise emission standard

          188. Test area

          189. ISO 6395:1988

          190. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          191. ISO 6395:1988

          192. Operating conditions during test

          193. ISO 6395:1988, Annex D

          194. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          195. ISO 6395:1988, Annex D

          196. 22. Glass recycling containers

          197. Basic noise emission standard

          198. For the purpose of this noise test code the single-event...

          199. Environmental correction K2A

          200. Measurement in the open air

          201. K2A = 0

          202. Measurements indoors

          203. The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with...

          204. Operating conditions during test

          205. The glass bottles are defined as follows: — capacity: 75cl...

          206. The testing operator holds each bottle by its neck and...

          207. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power if more than...

          208. The A-weighted single-event sound pressure level is preferably simultaneously measured...

          209. The A-weighted single-event sound power level averaged over the measurement...

          210. The A-weighted single-event sound pressure level averaged over all 120...

          211. 23. Graders

          212. Basic noise emission standard

          213. Test area

          214. ISO 6395:1988

          215. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          216. ISO 6395:1988

          217. Operating conditions during test

          218. Corresponding to ISO 6395:1988, Annex B

          219. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          220. ISO 6395:1988, Annex B

          221. 24. Grass trimmers/grass edge trimmers

          222. The trimmer shall be positioned by a suitable device in...

          223. 25. Hedge trimmers

          224. Basic noise emission standard

          225. Test area

          226. ISO 11094:1991

          227. in case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...

          228. Environmental correction K2A

          229. Measurement in the open air

          230. K2A = 0

          231. Measurements indoors

          232. The value of the constant K2A, determined without the artificial...

          233. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          234. ISO 11094:1991

          235. Operating conditions during test

          236. The hedge trimmer shall be held in the natural manner...

          237. Test under load

          238. The hedge clipper shall be operated at its nominal speed...

          239. Period of observation

          240. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          241. 26. High pressure flushers

          242. Basic noise emission standard

          243. Operating conditions during test

          244. The high pressure flusher shall be tested in a stationary...

          245. Period of observation

          246. The period of observation shall at least be 30 seconds....

          247. 27. High pressure water jet machines

          248. Basic noise emission standard

          249. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          250. Parallelepiped/according to EN ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distanced = 1m...

          251. Operating conditions during test

          252. The high pressure water jet machine shall be installed on...

          253. Test under load

          254. The high-pressure cleaning machine shall be brought to its steady-state...

          255. Period of observation

          256. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          257. 28. Hydraulic hammers

          258. Basic noise emission standard

          259. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          260. Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A, item 5/r=10 m...

          261. Operating conditions during tests

          262. For the test the hammer is attached to a carrier...

          263. Carrier

          264. The carrier for the test hammer shall meet the requirements...

          265. Mounting

          266. Mechanical mounting as well as connections (hoses, pipes ...) must...

          267. Hammer stability and static hold force

          268. The hammer shall be firmly held down by the carrier...

          269. Tool

          270. A blunt tool shall be used in the measurements. The...

          271. Test under load

          272. Hydraulic input and power and oil flow

          273. Operating conditions of the hydraulic hammer shall be appropriately adjusted,...

          274. Care shall be taken that the total uncertainty of the...

          275. Adjustable components having effect on the hammer power

          276. Pre-settings of all accumulators, pressure central valves and other possible...

          277. Quantities to be measured

          278. p s The mean value of the hydraulic supply fine...

          279. Q The mean value of the breaker inlet oil flow...

          280. T The oil temperature must lie between + 40/+ 60°...

          281. Pa The prefill gas pressure of all accumulators must be...

          282. Parameters to be evaluated from the measured operating parameters:

          283. P IN Hydraulic input power of the breaker P IN...

          284. Hydraulic supply line pressure measurement, ps —ps must be measured...

          285. Breaker inlet oil flow, Q —Q must be measured from...

          286. Measuring point of the oil temperature, T —T must be...

          287. Period of observation/determination of resulting sound power level

          288. The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....

          289. The measurements are repeated three times, or more if necessary....

          292. Definitions

          293. d Tool diameter (mm)

          294. d 1 Anvil diameter, 1200±100 mm

          295. d 2 Inner diameter of the anvil support structure, ≤...

          296. d 3 Diameter of the test block deck, ≤ 2200...

          297. d 4 Diameter of the tool opening in the deck,...

          298. d 5 Diameter of the tool seal, ≤1000 mm

          299. h¹ Visible tool length between the lowest part of the...

          300. h 2 Tool seal thickness above the deck, ≤20 mm...

          301. h 3 Distance between deck upper surface and anvil upper...

          302. h 4 Isolating foam rubber deck seal thickness, ≤30 mm...

          303. h 5 Anvil thickness, 350 ±50 mm

          304. h 6 Tool penetration, ≤50 mm

          305. If the quadratic shape of the test block structure is...

          306. The empty space between the deck and the anvil can...

          307. 29. Hydraulic power packs

          308. Basic noise emission standard

          309. Operating conditions during test

          310. The hydraulic power pack shall be installed on the reflecting...

          311. Test under load

          312. During testing, no tools shall be coupled to the hydraulic...

          313. The hydraulic power pack shall be brought to its steady-state...

          314. Period of observation

          315. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          316. 30. Joint cutters

          317. Basic noise emission standard

          318. Operating conditions during test

          319. The joint cutter shall be equipped with the largest possible...

          320. Period of observation

          321. The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....

          322. 31. Landfill compactors

          323. 32. Lawnmowers

          324. Basic noise emission standard

          325. Test area

          326. ISO 11094:1991

          327. In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...

          328. Environmental correction K2A

          329. Measurement in the open air

          330. K2A = 0

          331. Measurements indoors

          332. The value of the constant K2A, determined without the artificial...

          333. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          334. ISO 11094:1991

          335. Operating conditions during test

          336. If the wheels of the lawnmower could cause a compression...

          337. Test free of load

          338. ISO 11094:1991

          339. Period of observation

          340. ISO 11094:1991

          341. 33. Lawn trimmers/lawn edge trimmers

          342. The trimmer shall be positioned by a suitable device in...

          343. 34. Leaf blowers

          344. Basic noise emission standard

          345. Test area

          346. ISO 11094:1991

          347. In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...

          348. Environmental correction K2A

          349. Measurement in the open air

          350. K2A = 0

          351. Measurements indoors

          352. The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...

          353. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          354. ISO 11094:1991

          355. Operating conditions during test

          356. The leaf blower shall be positioned in the natural manner...

          357. Test under load

          358. The leaf blower shall be operated at its nominal speed...

          359. Period of observation

          360. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          361. Note: If a leaf blower can be also used as...

          362. 35. Leaf collectors

          363. Basic noise emission standard

          364. Test area

          365. ISO 11094:1991

          366. In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...

          367. Environmental correction K2A

          368. Measurement in the open air

          369. K2A = 0

          370. Measurements indoors

          371. The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...

          372. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          373. ISO 11094:1991

          374. Operating conditions during test

          375. The leaf collector shall be positioned in the natural manner...

          376. Test under load

          377. The leaf collector shall be operated at its nominal speed...

          378. Period of observation

          379. The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds....

          380. Note: If a leaf collector can be also used as...

          381. 36. Lift trucks

          382. Basic noise emission standard

          383. Operating conditions during test

          384. Lifting condition

          385. With the truck stationary the load (non-sound absorbent material, eg...

          386. Drive condition

          387. Drive the truck, without load, at full acceleration from standstill...

          388. If the truck has a multi-gear transmission, select the gear...

          389. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          390. The periods of observation are: — for lifting condition: the...

          391. The resulting sound power level for all types of lift...

          392. 37. Loaders

          393. Basic noise emission standard

          394. Test area

          395. ISO 6395:1988

          396. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          397. ISO 6395:1988

          398. Operating conditions during test

          399. Crawler loaders shall be tested on the test site corresponding...

          400. Test under load

          401. ISO 6395:1988, Annex C

          402. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          403. ISO 6395:1988, Annex C

          404. 38. Mobile Cranes

          405. Basic noise emission standard

          406. Operating conditions during test

          407. If the crane is equipped with outriggers, they shall be...

          408. Test under load

          409. The mobile crane to be tested shall be presented in...

          410. Before carrying out any measurement, the engine and the hydraulic...

          411. If the mobile crane is equipped with several engines, the...

          412. If the engine of the mobile crane is fitted with...

          413. The mobile crane shall be measured under the following three...

          414. For all working conditions the following shall apply: — Engine...

          415. The mobile crane shall be loaded with a load which...

          416. With the boom adjusted to an angle of 40° to...

          417. The test starts with raising the short jib from the...

          418. With the jib adjusted to an angle of 40° to...

          419. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          420. The resulting sound power level is calculated by:

          421. 39. Mobile waste containers

          422. Basic noise emission standard

          423. Test area — Reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt...

          424. Environmental correction K2A

          425. Measurement in the open air

          426. K2A = 0

          427. Measurement indoors

          428. The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with...

          429. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          430. Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item five/r =...

          431. Operating conditions during test

          432. Test No. 1: Free shutting down of the lid along...

          433. To minimise his influence on the measurements, the operator shall...

          434. The measurement is carried out during the following cycle, repeated...

          435. Note: If necessary the operator can move temporarily to raise...

          436. Test No. 2 Complete opening of the lid

          437. To minimise his influence on the measurements, the operator shall...

          438. To prevent any moving of the container, wheels shall be...

          439. The measurement is carried out during the following cycle: —...

          440. Test No. 3: Rolling of the container over an artificial...

          441. For this test, an artificial test track, simulating an irregular...

          442. Note: Every strip can be composed of several 400 mm...

          443. An example of adequate track is given in Figures 39.1...

          444. The operator is situated at the lid hinge side.

          445. The measurement is carried out while the operator draws the...

          446. During the test, for a 2-wheel container, the angle between...

          447. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          448. Test Nos 1 and 2: Free shutting down of the...

          449. If possible, the measurements are carried out simultaneously at the...

          450. The A-weighted single-event sound pressure level is measured for each...

          451. Test No. 3: Rolling the container over an artificial irregular...

          452. The period of observation T shall be equal to the...

          453. The sound power level LWArolling is equal to the mean...

          454. The resulting sound power level is calculated by:

          458. 40. Motor hoes

          459. The tool shall be disconnected during measurement.

          460. 41. Paver-finishers

          461. Basic noise emission standard

          462. Operating conditions during test

          463. The engine of the machine shall operate at the nominal...

          464. Period of observation

          465. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          466. 42. Piling equipment

          467. Basic noise emission standard

          468. Test area

          469. Operating conditions during test

          470. The piling equipment is installed at the top of a...

          471. Period of observation

          472. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          473. 43. Pipelayers

          474. 44. Piste caterpillars

          475. 45. Power generators

          476. Basic noise emission standard

          477. Environmental correction K2A

          478. Measurement in the open air

          479. K2A = 0

          480. Measurement indoors

          481. The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...

          482. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          483. Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to...

          484. Operating conditions during test

          485. The power generators shall be installed on the reflecting plane;...

          486. Test under load

          487. ISO 8528-10:1998, point 9

          488. Period of observation

          489. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          490. 46. Power sweepers

          491. Basic noise emission standard

          492. Operating conditions during test

          493. The power sweeper shall be tested in a stationary position....

          494. Period of observation

          495. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          496. 47. Refuse collection vehicles

          497. Basic noise emission standard

          498. Operating conditions during test

          499. The refuse collection vehicle shall be tested in a stationary...

          500. 1. The engine is running at maximum speed provided by the...

          501. 2. The compaction system is running.

          502. The refuse collection vehicle and the hopper receiving the waste...

          503. If the engine speed is automatically accelerated when the compaction...

          504. If the engine speed for the compaction system is not...

          505. 3. The lifting device is running up and down, without load...

          506. 4. Material is falling into the refuse collection vehicle.

          507. Materials are emptied in bulk with the lifting device into...

          508. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          509. The period of observation shall be:

          510. 1. at least 15 seconds. The resulting sound power level shall...

          511. 2. at least three complete cycles, if the compaction system is...

          512. 3. at least three continuous complete work-cycles, including the entirety of...

          513. 4. at least three complete work-cycles, each including the falling of...

          514. The resulting sound power level is calculated by:

          515. Note: In the case of a refuse collection vehicle only...

          516. 48. Road milling machines

          517. Basic noise emission standard

          518. Operating conditions during test

          519. The longitudinal axis of the road milling machine shall be...

          520. Test under load

          521. The road milling machine shall be brought to its steady...

          522. Period of observation

          523. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          524. 49. Scarifiers

          525. Basic noise emission standard

          526. Test area

          527. ISO 11094:1991

          528. In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in...

          529. Environmental correction K2A

          530. Measurement in the open air

          531. K2A = 0

          532. Measurement indoors

          533. The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...

          534. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          535. ISO 11094:1991

          536. Operating conditions during test

          537. The scarifier shall be operated with the engine at its...

          538. Period of observation

          539. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          540. 50. Shredders/Chippers

          541. Basic noise emission standard

          542. Test area

          543. ISO 11094:1991

          544. Environmental correction K2A

          545. Measurement in the open air

          546. K2A = 0

          547. Measurements indoors

          548. The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...

          549. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          550. ISO 11094:1991

          551. Operating conditions during test

          552. Test under load

          553. The shredder/chipper shall be tested chipping one or more pieces...

          554. The work-cycle consists of chipping a round piece of wood...

          555. Period of observation/determination of resulting sound power level

          556. The period of observation shall end when there is no...

          557. 51. Snow removing machines with rotating tools

          558. Basic noise emission standard

          559. Operating conditions during test

          560. The snow blower shall be tested in a stationary position....

          561. Period of observation

          562. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          563. 52. Suction vehicles

          564. Basic noise emission standard

          565. Operating conditions during test

          566. The suction vehicle shall be tested in a stationary position....

          567. Period of observation

          568. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          569. 53. Tower cranes

          570. Basic noise emission standard

          571. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          572. Measurement at ground-level

          573. Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A paragraph 5/according to...

          574. Measurements carried out at jib-height.

          575. Where the lifting mechanism is located at the jib-height, the...

          576. Where the measurement is carried out with the lifting mechanism...

          577. The microphone positions shall be as follows (see Figure 53.1):...

          578. Four microphone positions on a horizontal plane passing through the...

          579. The other two microphone positions shall be located at the...

          580. Operating conditions during test

          581. Measurement of lifting mechanism

          582. The lifting mechanism during the test shall be mounted in...

          583. The mounted crane shall be placed on a flat reflecting...

          584. The lifting mechanism shall be at least 12 m above...

          585. The lifting mechanism shall be fixed to a flat reflecting...

          586. Measurement of the energy generator.

          587. Where the energy generator is attached to the crane, whether...

          588. Where the lifting mechanism is situated on the jib stay,...

          589. Where the energy source powering the crane is independent from...

          590. Where the energy generator is attached to the crane, the...

          591. During the test the lifting mechanism and the energy generator...

          592. Test free of load

          593. The energy generator incorporated in the crane shall operate at...

          594. The lifting mechanism shall operate free of load, with its...

          595. Test under load

          596. The energy generator incorporated in the crane shall operate at...

          597. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...

          598. For the measurement of the sound pressure level of the...

          599. (tr +tf) seconds: t r being the period in seconds...

          600. The root mean square value at microphone position i shall...

          601. Figure 53.1 Arrangement of microphone positions where the lifting mechanism...

          602. 54. Trenchers

          603. 55. Truck Mixers

          604. Basic noise emission standard

          605. Operating conditions during test

          606. The truck mixer shall be tested in a stationary position....

          607. Period of observation

          608. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          609. 56. Water pump units

          610. Basic noise emission standard

          611. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          612. Parallelepiped/according to EN ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distanced = 1...

          613. Operating conditions during test

          614. The water pump unit shall be installed on the reflecting...

          615. Test under load

          616. The engine must operate at the point of best efficiency...

          617. Period of observation

          618. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

          619. 57. Welding generators

          620. Basic noise emission standard

          621. Environmental correction K2A

          622. Measurement in the open air

          623. K2A = 0

          624. Measurement indoors

          625. The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with...

          626. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance

          627. Hemisphere/6 microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to...

          628. Ifl2 m: a parallelepiped according to EN ISO 3744:1995 may...

          629. Operating conditions during test

          630. The welding generators shall be installed on the reflecting plane;...

          631. Test under load

          632. ISO 8528-10:1998, point 9.

          633. Period of observation

          634. The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds....

    7. SCHEDULE 7

       (ANNEX IV to the Directive)

       1. Models of the UK marking of conformity and of the indication of the guaranteed sound power level

          1. The CE UK conformity marking must consist of the initials...

          3. If the CE UK marking is reduced or enlarged according...

          4. The indication of the guaranteed sound power level must consist...

          6. If the indication is reduced or enlarged according to the...

    8. SCHEDULE 8

       (ANNEX V to the Directive)

       1. Internal control of production

          1. 1. This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his...

          2. 2. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the European...

          3. 3. The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the equipment...

          4. 4. The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that...

    9. SCHEDULE 9

       (ANNEX VI to the Directive)

       1. Internal control of production with assessment of technical documentation and periodical checking

          1. 1. This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his...

          2. 2. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the European...

          3. 3. The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the equipment...

          4. 4. The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that...

          5. 5. Evaluation by the approved body prior to placing on the...

          6. 6. Evaluation by the approved body during production The manufacturer, or...

    10. SCHEDULE 10

        (ANNEX VII to the Directive)

        1. Unit Verification

           1. 1. This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his...

           2. 2. The application for a unit verification must be lodged by...

           3. 3. The approved body must: — examine whether the equipment has...

           4. 4. Where the equipment meets the provisions of these Regulations, the...

           5. 5. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the European...

    11. SCHEDULE 11

        (ANNEX VIII to the Directive)

        1. Full Quality Assurance

           1. 1. This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer who satisfies...

           2. 2. The manufacturer must operate an approved quality assurance system for...

           3. 3. Quality assurance system

           4. 3.1. The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his...

           5. 3.2. The quality assurance system must ensure compliance of the product...

           6. 3.3. It must contain in particular an adequate description of: —...

           7. 3.4. The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...

           11. 4. Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body

           12. 4.1. The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...

           13. 4.2. The manufacturer must allow the approved body entrance for inspection...

           14. 4.3. The approved body shall periodically carry out audits to make...

           15. 4.4. Additionally the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the...

           16. 5. The manufacturer must, for a period ending at least 10...

           17. 6. Each approved body must give the other approved bodies the...

    12. SCHEDULE 12

        (ANNEX X to the Directive)

        1. Unit Verification

    13. SCHEDULE 12A

        Approved body requirements

        1. 1. (1) The body, its director and its staff responsible for...

        2. 2. The body and its staff must carry out the assessments...

        3. 3. The body must have at its disposal the necessary staff...

        4. 4. The staff responsible for inspection must have—

        5. 5. The body must be able to demonstrate the impartiality of...

        6. 6. The remuneration of the inspection staff must not depend on...

        7. 7. The body must have, and must satisfy the Secretary of...

        8. 8. The body must ensure that its staff observe professional secrecy...

        9. 9. Paragraph 8 does not prevent the staff from providing the...

    14. SCHEDULE 13

        ENFORCEMENT

        1. 1. Enforcement authorities

        2. 2. Test purchases

        3. 3. Powers of search etc.

        4. 4. Provisions supplemental to paragraph 3

        5. 5. Appeals against detention of equipment

        6. 6. Suspension notices

        7. 7. Appeals against suspension notices

        8. 8. Power to require production of documents and information etc.

        9. 9. Contravention of a suspension notice

        10. 10. False information

        11. 11. Obstruction etc. of officers of enforcement authorities etc.

        12. 12. Extension of time for bringing summary proceedings

        13. 13. Forfeiture: England and Wales and Northern Ireland

        14. 14. Forfeiture: Scotland

        15. 15. Recovery of expenses of enforcement

        16. 16. Service of documents etc.

        17. 17. Savings for certain privileges

        18. 18. Savings for action taken under other enactments

31. Explanatory Note