Noise emission directive testing and compliance service for outdoor intended use equipment to be placed safely in the EU and Great Britain markets.
ConformTest provides conformity assessment for manufacturers, importers and suppliers with outdoor intended use equipment noise testing and compliance under Directive 2000/14/EC and the UK Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors Regulations 2001.
Our work focuses on equipment category review, applicable measurement method identification, performing on-site noise test by calibrated test devices, sound power level calculation, guaranteed sound power level determination, prepararing test report and certification, technical documentation review, CE marking and UKCA marking documentation.
What is Outdoor Equipment Noise Testing?
Outdoor equipment noise testing is used to determine the sound power level of machinery and equipment used outdoors. The purpose is to control environmental noise emissions and support legal compliance before equipment is placed on the market or put into service.
For the EU market, Directive 2000/14/EC covers noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors. For Great Britain, the relevant framework is the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoors Regulations 2001.
Products within scope may need technical documentation, the correct conformity assessment route, CE or UKCA marking, Declaration of Conformity and indication of the guaranteed sound power level.
Equipment We Can Perform
- – Compressors
- – Generators
- – Excavators
- – Industrial Trucks
- – Forklifts and telehandlers
- – Tower cranes
- – Construction equipment
- – Compaction equipment
- – Concrete breakers
- – Lawn and garden machinery
- – Outdoor machinery within scope of the legislation
- – Equipment requiring sound power level determination
How We Provide Noise Testing and Compliance
- – Equipment category review
- – Directive 2000/14/EC applicability review
- – UK and EU noise emission regulation review
- – Applicable measurement method identification
- – Noise measurement by calibrated test devices
- – Sound power level calculation
- – Test report and Certification preparation
- – Guaranteed sound power level determination
- – Technical file review
- – CE and UKCA documentation guidance
- – Declaration and labelling preparation
Typical Standards and Measurement Methods for Noise Testing
- – ISO 3744: General sound power level determination using sound pressure measurements.
- – ISO 8528-10: Noise measurement method for generating sets.
- – ISO 6395: Noise measurement for earth-moving machinery under dynamic test conditions.
- – EN 12053: Noise measurement method for industrial trucks and related equipment.
- – Other applicable methods: Depending on the equipment category, additional product-specific methods may need to be reviewed.
Sound Power Level and Labelling
Outdoor equipment within scope may need an indication of the guaranteed sound power level. This is normally based on measured noise data, uncertainty considerations and the relevant conformity assessment route.
The guaranteed sound power level is different from a simple sound pressure reading. It is a declared sound power value used for regulatory marking and technical documentation.
Conformity Assessment Routes
Depending on the equipment category and whether noise limits apply, we can provide conformity assessment processes:
- – Annex V: Internal control of production.
- – Annex VI: Internal control of production with assessment of technical documentation and periodical checking.
- – Annex VIII: Full quality assurance.
Technical File and Deliverables
Noise compliance evidence may include equipment category review, applicable method identification, measurement records, sound power level calculation, test report support, guaranteed sound power level guidance, labelling information, Declaration of Conformity support and technical file evidence.
If some documents or test records are missing, we can help identify what needs to be prepared.
Noise, Machinery and CE/UKCA Compliance
Outdoor equipment noise compliance is often reviewed together with machinery directive.
Important Note
Noise compliance remains the responsibility of the manufacturer or the party placing the equipment on the market. ConformTest provides conformity assessment for the process through on-site measurement and documentation review.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The requirement depends on whether the equipment is within the scope of the outdoor noise legislation and which equipment category applies.
It is the declared sound power level used for regulatory marking and documentation. It is based on measurement results and relevant uncertainty considerations.
For equipment within scope, outdoor noise compliance can be part of the CE or UKCA compliance route and technical documentation.
Start Your Outdoor Equipment Noise Review
Send us your equipment details, technical documents and we will review what type of outdoor equipment noise emission compliance may be required.