Commission Directive 2007/34/ECShow full title

ANNEX I

“ANNEX I PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE SOUND LEVEL OF A TYPE OF MOTOR VEHICLE

1. APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE

1.1. The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a vehicle type with regard to its sound level shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer.

1.2. A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.

1.3. A vehicle representative of the type in respect of which type-approval is sought must be submitted to the technical service responsible for the tests by the vehicle manufacturer.

1.4. At the request of the technical service, a specimen of the exhaust system and an engine of at least the same cylinder capacity and rated maximum power as that fitted to the vehicle in respect of which type-approval is sought must also be submitted.

2. SOUND LEVEL OF MOVING VEHICLES

2.1. Limiting values

The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex III shall not exceed the following limits:

Vehicle categories	Values expressed in dB(A)(decibels(A))
2.1.1. Vehicles intended for the carriage of passengers, and comprising not more than nine seats including the driver's seat	74
2.1.2. Vehicles intended for the carriage of passengers and equipped with more than nine seats, including the driver's seat; and having a maximum permissible mass of more than 3,5 tonnes and:
2.1.2.1. with an engine power of less than 150 kW	78
2.1.2.2. with an engine power of not less than 150 kW	80
2.1.3. Vehicles intended for the carriage of passengers and equipped with more than nine seats, including the driver's seat; vehicles intended for the carriage of goods:
2.1.3.1. with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 2 tonnes	76
2.1.3.2. with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 2 tonnes but not exceeding 3,5 tonnes	77
2.1.4. Vehicles intended for the carriage of goods and having a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes:
2.1.4.1. with an engine power of less than 75 kW	77
2.1.4.2. with an engine power of not less than 75 kW but less than 150 kW	78
2.1.4.3. with an engine power of not less than 150 kW	80

However

• for vehicles of categories 2.1.1 and 2.1.3, the limit values are increased by 1 dB(A) if they are equipped with a direct injection diesel engine,

• for vehicles with a maximum permissible mass of over two tonnes designed for off-road use, the limit values are increased by 1 dB(A) if their engine power is less than 150 kW and 2 dB(A) if their engine power is 150 kW or more,

• for vehicles in category 2.1.1, equipped with a manually operated gear box having more than four forward gears and with an engine developing a maximum power exceeding 140 kW/t and whose maximum power/maximum mass ratio exceeds 75 kW/t, the limit values are increased by 1 dB(A) if the speed at which the rear of the vehicle passes the line BB' in third gear is greater than 61 km/h.

2.2. Interpretation of results

2.2.1. To take account of inaccuracies in the measuring instruments, the result obtained from each measurement is determined by deducting 1 dB(A) from the meter reading.

2.2.2. The measurements are considered valid if the difference between two consecutive measurements on the same side of the vehicle does not exceed 2 dB(A).

2.2.3. The highest sound level measured shall constitute the test result. Should the result exceed the maximum permissible sound level for the category of vehicle tested by 1 dB(A), two further measurements shall be made at the corresponding microphone position. Three of the four measurements thus obtained at that microphone position must fall within the prescribed limits.

3. MARKINGS

3.1. The exhaust and intake system components, excluding fixing hardware and pipes, must bear:

3.1.1. the trade mark or name of the manufacturer of the systems and their components;

3.1.2. the manufacturer's trade description.

3.2. These markings must be clearly legible and indelible, even when the system is fitted to the vehicle.

4. GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE

4.1. If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if applicable, 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.

4.2. A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.

4.3. An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each vehicle type approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another vehicle type.

5. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

5.1. In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.

6. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

6.1. Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.

6.2. Special provisions:

6.2.1. The tests referred to in item 2.3.5 of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC are those laid down in Annex 7 of UN/ECE Regulation No 51 as referred to in Annex III of this Directive.

6.2.2. The frequency of inspections referred to in item 3 of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC is normally one every two years.

Appendix 1 Information document No … pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC(1) relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system (Directive 70/157/EEC, as last amended by Directive …/…/EC)

The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.

If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied.

0. General

0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2. Type and general commercial description(s):

0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b):

0.3.1. Location of that marking.

0.4. Category of vehicle (c):

0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

1. General construction characteristics of the vehicle

1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:

1.3.3. Powered axles (number, position, interconnection):

1.6. Position and arrangement of the engine:

2. Masses and dimensions (e) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)

2.4. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)

2.4.1. For chassis without bodywork

2.4.1.1. Length (j):

2.4.1.2. Width (k):

2.4.2. For chassis with bodywork

2.4.2.1. Length (j):

2.4.2.2. Width (k):

2.6. Mass of the vehicle with bodywork in running order, or mass of the chassis with cab if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork (with standard equipment, including coolant, oils, fuel, tools, spare wheel and driver) (o) (maximum and minimum):

3. Power plant (q)

3.1. Manufacturer:

3.1.1. Manufacturer's engine code: (As marked on the engine, or other means of identification)

3.2. Internal combustion engine

3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four stroke/two stroke(2)

3.2.1.2. Number and arrangement of cylinders:

3.2.1.2.3. Firing order:

3.2.1.3. Engine capacity (s): cm³

3.2.1.8. Maximum net power (t): kW at min^–1 (manufacturer's declared value)

3.2.4. Fuel feed

3.2.4.1. By carburettor(s): yes/no(2)

3.2.4.1.2. Type(s):

3.2.4.1.3. Number fitted:

3.2.4.2. By fuel injection (compression ignition only): yes/no(2)

3.2.4.2.2. Working principle: Direct injection/pre-chamber/swirl chamber(2)

3.2.4.2.4. Governor

3.2.4.2.4.1. Type:

3.2.4.2.4.2.1. Cut-off point under load: min^–1

3.2.4.3. By fuel injection (positive ignition only): yes/no(2)

3.2.4.3.1. Working principle: Intake manifold (single-/multi-point(2))/direct injection/other (specify)(2)

3.2.8. Intake system

3.2.8.4.2. Air filter, drawings; or

3.2.8.4.2.1. Make(s):

3.2.8.4.2.2. Type(s):

3.2.8.4.3. Intake silencer, drawings; or

3.2.8.4.3.1. Make(s):

3.2.8.4.3.2. Type(s):

3.2.9. Exhaust system

3.2.9.2. Description and/or drawing of the exhaust system:

3.2.9.4. Exhaust silencer(s):

For front, centre, rear silencer: construction, type, marking, where relevant for exterior noise: reducing measures in the engine compartment and on the engine:

3.2.9.5. Location of the exhaust outlet:

3.2.9.6. Exhaust silencer containing fibrous materials:

3.2.12.2.1. Catalytic convertor: yes/no(3)

3.2.12.2.1.1. Number of catalytic convertors and elements:

3.3. Electric motor

3.3.1. Type (winding, excitation):

3.3.1.1. Maximum hourly output: kW

3.3.1.2. Operating voltage: V

3.4. Other engines or motors or combinations thereof (particulars regarding the parts of such engines or motors):

4. Transmission (v)

4.2. Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc.):

4.6. Gear ratios

a Continuously variable transmission
Gear	Internal gearbox ratios(ratios of engine to gearbox output shaft revolutions)	Final drive ratio(s)(ratio of gearbox output shaft to driven wheel revolutions)	Total gear ratios
Maximum for CVTa 1 2 3 … Minimum for CVTa Reverse

4.7. Maximum vehicle speed (and gear in which this is achieved) (in km/h) (w):

6. Suspension

6.6. Tyres and wheels

6.6.2. Upper and lower limits of rolling radii

6.6.2.1. Axle 1:

6.6.2.2. Axle 2:

6.6.2.3. Axle 3:

6.6.2.4. Axle 4:

etc.

9. Bodywork (not applicable for vehicles of category M₁)

9.1. Type of bodywork:

9.2. Materials used and method of construction

12. Miscellaneous

12.5. Details of any non-engine devices designed to reduce noise (if not covered by other items):

Additional information in the case of off-road vehicles:

1.3. Number of axles and wheels:

2.4.1. For chassis without bodywork

2.4.1.4.1. Approach angle (na): … degrees

2.4.1.5.1. Departure angle (nb): … degrees

2.4.1.6. Ground clearance (as defined in point 4.5 of section A of Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC)

2.4.1.6.1. Between the axles:

2.4.1.6.2. Under the front axle(s):

2.4.1.6.3. Under the rear axle(s):

2.4.1.7. Ramp angle (nc): … degrees

2.4.2. For chassis with bodywork

2.4.2.4.1. Approach angle (na): … degrees

2.4.2.5.1. Departure angle (nb): … degrees

2.4.2.6. Ground clearance (as defined in point 4.5 of section A of Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC)

2.4.2.6.1. Between the axles:

2.4.2.6.2. Under the front axle(s):

2.4.2.6.3. Under the rear axle(s):

2.4.2.7. Ramp angle (nc): … degrees

2.15. Hill-starting ability (solo vehicle): … percent

4.9. Differential lock: yes/no/optional(4)

Date, File

Appendix 2 MODEL

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE (Maximum Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

Stamp of administration

Communication concerning the

• type-approval(5)

• extension of type-approval(5)

• refusal of type-approval(5)

• withdrawal of type-approval(5)

of a type of a vehicle/component/separate technical unit(5) with regard to Directive …/…/EEC, as last amended by Directive …/…/EC.

Type-approval number:

Reason for extension:

SECTION I

0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2. Type and general commercial description(s):

0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit(5) (6)

0.3.1. Location of that marking.

0.4. Category of vehicle(7):

0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark:

0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s)

SECTION II

1. Additional information (where applicable): See Addendum

2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

3. Date of test report:

4. Number of test report:

5. Remarks (if any): See Addendum

6. Place:

7. Date:

8. Signature:

9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached.

Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No … concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive 70/157/EEC as last amended by Directive …/…/EC

1. Additional information:

1.1. If necessary, list of vehicles covered by item 3.1.2.3.2.3. of Annex III of UN/ECE Regulation No 51:

1.2. Engine

1.2.1. Manufacturer:

1.2.2. Type:

1.2.3. Model:

1.2.4. Rated maximum power … kW at … min^–1

1.3. Transmission: non-automatic gearbox/automatic gearbox(8)

1.3.1 Number of gears:

1.4. Equipment

1.4.1. Exhaust silencer

1.4.1.1. Manufacturer:

1.4.1.2. Model:

1.4.1.3. Type: … in accordance with drawing No:

1.4.2. Intake silencer

1.4.2.1. Manufacturer:

1.4.2.2. Model:

1.4.2.3. Type: … in accordance with drawing No:

1.5. Tyre size:

1.5.1. Description of tyre type used for type-approval testing:

1.6. Measurements

1.6.1. Sound level of moving vehicle:

a The measurement values are given with the 1 dB(A) deduction in accordance with provisions of item 2.2.1 of Annex I.
b “E” indicates that the measurements in question were conducted in accordance with this Directive.
Measurement results
	Left-hand sidedB(A)a	Right-hand sidedB(A)a	Position of gear lever
first measurement
second measurement
third measurement
fourth measurement
Test result: … dB(A)/Eb

1.6.2. Sound level of stationary vehicle:

a “E” indicates that the measurements in question were conducted in accordance with this Directive.
Measurement results
	dB(A)	Engine
first measurement
second measurement
third measurement
Test result: … dB(A)/Ea

1.6.3. Sound level of compressed air noise:

a The measurement values are given with the 1 dB(A) deduction in accordance with provision of item 2.2.1 of Annex I.
Measurement results
	Left-hand sidedB(A)a	Right-hand sidedB(A)a
first measurement
second measurement
third measurement
fourth measurement
Test result: … dB(A)

5. Remarks:”

(1)

The item numbers and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those set out in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted.

(2)

Delete as applicable.

(3)

Delete as applicable.

(4)

Delete as applicable.

(5)

Delete as applicable.

(6)

If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by the type-approval certificate such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol: “?” (e.g. ABC??123??).

(7)

As defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.

(8)

Delete as applicable.