5.These Regulations shall not apply to equipment placed on the...
6.(1) Subject to paragraph (2), these Regulations shall not apply...
7.General duty relating to placing on the market or putting into service
9.Exceptions to placing on the market and putting into service of certain equipment
11.CE marking and indication of the guaranteed sound power level
12A.Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive
Equipment subject to noise limits
builders’ hoists for the transport of goods (combustion-engine driven)
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 3. Measurement: Annex III...
compaction machines (only vibrating and non-vibrating rollers, vibratory plates and...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 8. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 9. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 10. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 12. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 16. Measurement : Annex...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 18. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 20. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 21. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 23. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 29. Measurement: Annex III...
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...
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 36. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 37. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 38. Measurement: Annex III...
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...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 45. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 53. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 57. Measurement: Annex III...
Equipment subject to noise marking only
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 1. Measurement: Annex III...
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...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 4. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 5. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 6. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 7. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 8. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 11. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 12. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 13. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 14. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 15. Measurement: Annex III...
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...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 22. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 24. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 25. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 26. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 27. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 28. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 30. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 34. Measurement: Annex III...
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...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 39. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 41. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 42. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 43. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 44. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 45. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 46. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 47. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 48. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 49. Measurement: Annex III...
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...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 52. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 54. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 55. Measurement: Annex III...
Definition: Annex I Schedule 4, Item 56. Measurement: Annex III...
Excluded are the following categories of device: — fans, i.e....
These machines may be mounted on trucks, trailers or special...
Drill rigs are stationary during drilling. They may move from...
19.Equipment for loading and unloading of silos or tanks on trucks
The cutting devices are either: — rigid cutting elements, or...
Method of measurement of airborne noise emitted by equipment for use outdoors
PART A Basic Noise Emission Standard
For the determination of the sound power level of equipment...
The speed used and the corresponding net power are stated...
If the equipment is fitted with several engines, they must...
If the equipment is fitted with several engines and/or aggregates...
The report shall contain the technical data necessary to identify...
5.Additional microphone positions on the hemispherical measurement surface (EN ISO 3744:1995)
PART B Noise Test Codes for Specific Equipment
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance (i) If the largest...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Full load sawing wood/engine at maximum revolution without load
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
The machine shall be tested in a stationary position with...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to...
parallelepiped according to ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distanced = 1m...
The compressors shall be installed on the reflecting plane; skid-mounted...
During test the gas exhausted from the compressor shall be...
Care shall be taken that air discharge does not introduce...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5 and...
Suitable treatment shall be carried out to integrate the two...
The block shall remain mechanically sound, particularly at the point...
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...
The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above...
Test under load (i) For machines conveying and spraying concrete:...
The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above...
Cooling equipment installed in cargo-space refrigeration units which have a...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Crawler dozers shall be tested on the test site corresponding...
Period(s) of observation and consideration of different operating conditions, if...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
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...
19.Equipment for loading and unloading tanks or silos on trucks
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with...
The glass bottles are defined as follows: — capacity: 75cl...
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...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
The value of the constant K2A, determined without the artificial...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
The high pressure flusher shall be tested in a stationary...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Parallelepiped/according to EN ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distanced = 1m...
The high pressure water jet machine shall be installed on...
The high-pressure cleaning machine shall be brought to its steady-state...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A, item 5/r=10 m...
The carrier for the test hammer shall meet the requirements...
Mechanical mounting as well as connections (hoses, pipes ...) must...
Operating conditions of the hydraulic hammer shall be appropriately adjusted,...
Pre-settings of all accumulators, pressure central valves and other possible...
Parameters to be evaluated from the measured operating parameters:
Hydraulic supply line pressure measurement, ps —ps must be measured...
Period of observation/determination of resulting sound power level
The measurements are repeated three times, or more if necessary....
The hydraulic power pack shall be installed on the reflecting...
During testing, no tools shall be coupled to the hydraulic...
The hydraulic power pack shall be brought to its steady-state...
The joint cutter shall be equipped with the largest possible...
The value of the constant K2A, determined without the artificial...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
The leaf blower shall be positioned in the natural manner...
The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
The leaf collector shall be positioned in the natural manner...
The leaf collector shall be operated at its nominal speed...
With the truck stationary the load (non-sound absorbent material, eg...
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...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Crawler loaders shall be tested on the test site corresponding...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
Before carrying out any measurement, the engine and the hydraulic...
If the mobile crane is equipped with several engines, the...
The mobile crane shall be measured under the following three...
For all working conditions the following shall apply: — Engine...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
Test area — Reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt...
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 =...
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...
To minimise his influence on the measurements, the operator shall...
The measurement is carried out during the following cycle: —...
For this test, an artificial test track, simulating an irregular...
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...
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 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...
The power generators shall be installed on the reflecting plane;...
The power sweeper shall be tested in a stationary position....
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...
3.The lifting device is running up and down, without load...
Materials are emptied in bulk with the lifting device into...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
1.at least 15 seconds. The resulting sound power level shall...
2.at least three complete cycles, if the compaction system is...
3.at least three continuous complete work-cycles, including the entirety of...
4.at least three complete work-cycles, each including the falling of...
The longitudinal axis of the road milling machine shall be...
The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface...
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
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 snow blower shall be tested in a stationary position....
The suction vehicle shall be tested in a stationary position....
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A paragraph 5/according to...
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...
The lifting mechanism during the test shall be mounted in...
The lifting mechanism shall be fixed to a flat reflecting...
Where the energy generator is attached to the crane, whether...
Where the energy source powering the crane is independent from...
During the test the lifting mechanism and the energy generator...
The energy generator incorporated in the crane shall operate at...
The lifting mechanism shall operate free of load, with its...
The energy generator incorporated in the crane shall operate at...
Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more...
The root mean square value at microphone position i shall...
Figure 53.1 Arrangement of microphone positions where the lifting mechanism...
The truck mixer shall be tested in a stationary position....
Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance
Parallelepiped/according to EN ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distanced = 1...
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...
The welding generators shall be installed on the reflecting plane;...
Internal control of production
1.This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his...
2.The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the European...
3.The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the equipment...
4.The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that...
Internal control of production with assessment of technical documentation and periodical checking
1.This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his...
2.The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the European...
3.The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the equipment...
4.The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that...
5.Evaluation by the approved body prior to placing on the...
6.Evaluation by the approved body during production The manufacturer, or...
1.This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his...
2.The application for a unit verification must be lodged by...
3.The approved body must: — examine whether the equipment has...
4.Where the equipment meets the provisions of these Regulations, the...
5.The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the European...
1.This Schedule describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer who satisfies...
2.The manufacturer must operate an approved quality assurance system for...
3.1.The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his...
3.2.The quality assurance system must ensure compliance of the product...
3.3.It must contain in particular an adequate description of: —...
3.4.The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
4.Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
4.2.The manufacturer must allow the approved body entrance for inspection...
4.3.The approved body shall periodically carry out audits to make...
4.4.Additionally the approved body may pay unexpected visits to the...
6.Each approved body must give the other approved bodies the...
1.(1) The body, its director and its staff responsible for...
5.The body must be able to demonstrate the impartiality of...
6.The remuneration of the inspection staff must not depend on...
8.The body must ensure that its staff observe professional secrecy...
9.Paragraph 8 does not prevent the staff from providing the...