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

    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