Outdoor sound power
Confirm the equipment definition, operating mode, measurement method, guaranteed sound-power value and applicable conformity procedure.
Outdoor sound power serviceProducts We Test
Product testing • UK & EU
Outdoor Machinery Testing & Compliance
Testing and technical assessment for outdoor plant, generating sets and cleaning equipment, including the equipment-specific noise requirements that can apply alongside safety and EMC.
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Typical products
Common products and the assessment focus
A practical starting point for scoping your product. Final requirements depend on its design and intended use.
| Product | Typical products | Standards to consider | Assessment focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor mobile plant | Loaders and similar machinery used for site and grounds operations. | The relevant EN 474 product part and applicable noise test method. | Machine safety, defined outdoor noise category, operator noise and vibration. |
| Engine-driven generating sets | Portable or stationary generating sets supplied for outdoor operation. | EN ISO 8528-13 and the applicable electrical and noise requirements. | Electrical protection, hot surfaces, exhaust hazards, controls and sound-power information. |
| High-pressure cleaners | Electric or engine-driven cleaners, with their intended pressure and use defined. | EN 60335-2-79 where within scope; other water-jet equipment may require a different standard. | Pressure and hose hazards, trigger/control functions, electrical safety, noise and instructions. |
These are examples of relevant standard families, not an automatic checklist or a claim that every edition is currently harmonised or designated. We check the applicable part, edition, amendments, restrictions and product scope for the target market.
Testing scope
Which work may be needed?
Machinery & electrical safety
Review moving parts, stored pressure, electrical protection, weather-related conditions and maintenance access appropriate to the design.
Machinery & electrical safety serviceEMC & vibration
Assess electronic functions and vibration where relevant; the test plan follows the product and operating conditions.
EMC & vibration serviceTarget market
EU, Great Britain and Northern Ireland
European Union
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC applies until 19 January 2027. Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 generally applies from 20 January 2027. Additional legislation is checked for the product’s functions.
Great Britain
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 apply. CE remains recognised alongside UKCA for relevant sectors, subject to the applicable route. Outdoor noise, EMC or other rules may also apply.
Northern Ireland
Relevant EU product rules and CE marking apply. Where a UK body carries out mandatory third-party assessment, CE + UKNI may be required. UKCA alone is not the NI route.
Testing provides evidence for conformity assessment. Third-party certification is required only where the applicable legislation and route require it; the manufacturer remains responsible for the declaration and marking.
Clear outputs
What you receive
The agreed test report or technical assessment, identified non-conformities, relevant limitations and practical next steps. The quotation identifies the test location and any technical partner involvement.
Start with the information you have
Share the model, intended use, target market and power source. Photographs, drawings, ratings, manuals and existing reports help, but a complete technical file is not needed for an initial enquiry.
Technical references
- GB outdoor noise guidance
- Machinery standards
- IEC high-pressure cleaner scope
- EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230
- UK product marking by sector
Technical scope reviewed on 22 October 2026. The applicable requirements are confirmed for each project.
Discuss your product
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Tell us what the product does and where you plan to supply it.