The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001

Overview

The purpose of these Regulations is to ensure that only equipment that does not exceed permissible sound power levels are placed on the GB market or put into service by requiring “responsible persons” to ensure the equipment meets the relevant requirements. The 2001 Regulations do not apply to the following equipment:

• non-powered attachments separately placed on the market or put into service except for hand-held concrete breakers and picks and those for hydraulic hammers;
• all equipment primarily intended for the transport of goods or persons by road or rail or by air or on waterways; or
• equipment specially designed and constructed for military and police purposes and for emergency services.