EN 1501-4:2007
(Main)Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 4: Noise test code for refuse collection vehicles
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the method for measuring the noise emission, which is a significant hazard of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs).
Its goal is to obtain, on one hand, the emission sound pressure level at the operator’s position(s) and, on the other hand, the sound power level of the RCV during waste collection. It specifies a standardized procedure for measurement and later comparison of RCVs noise emission, consisting of four operating conditions: chassis operation, compaction operation, lifting, tilting and lowering operation of a container and dumping of specified waste into the RCV.
Together with information concerning other parameters, the test results obtained in accordance with this standard are also applicable to the evaluation of the hazards generated by noise from RCVs.
This standard addresses the uncertainties due to measurement procedures.
This standard deals with the noise measurement conditions for the types of RCVs defined and described in the standards of the EN 1501 series.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 16-Oct-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 183 - Waste management
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 03-May-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)OJ Ref: C, C 214 OJ Date: 08-Sep-2009
Not Harmonized98/37/EC - Machinery
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1501-4:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 4: Noise test code for refuse collection vehicles". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the method for measuring the noise emission, which is a significant hazard of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). Its goal is to obtain, on one hand, the emission sound pressure level at the operator’s position(s) and, on the other hand, the sound power level of the RCV during waste collection. It specifies a standardized procedure for measurement and later comparison of RCVs noise emission, consisting of four operating conditions: chassis operation, compaction operation, lifting, tilting and lowering operation of a container and dumping of specified waste into the RCV. Together with information concerning other parameters, the test results obtained in accordance with this standard are also applicable to the evaluation of the hazards generated by noise from RCVs. This standard addresses the uncertainties due to measurement procedures. This standard deals with the noise measurement conditions for the types of RCVs defined and described in the standards of the EN 1501 series.
This European Standard specifies the method for measuring the noise emission, which is a significant hazard of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). Its goal is to obtain, on one hand, the emission sound pressure level at the operator’s position(s) and, on the other hand, the sound power level of the RCV during waste collection. It specifies a standardized procedure for measurement and later comparison of RCVs noise emission, consisting of four operating conditions: chassis operation, compaction operation, lifting, tilting and lowering operation of a container and dumping of specified waste into the RCV. Together with information concerning other parameters, the test results obtained in accordance with this standard are also applicable to the evaluation of the hazards generated by noise from RCVs. This standard addresses the uncertainties due to measurement procedures. This standard deals with the noise measurement conditions for the types of RCVs defined and described in the standards of the EN 1501 series.
EN 1501-4:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.140.30 - Noise emitted by means of transport; 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1501-4:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1501-4:2023, EN ISO 12100-1:2003, EN ISO 12100-2:2003, EN ISO 1452-2:2009, EN ISO 3744:1995, EN 840-1:2020, EN 1501-5:2021, EN ISO 4871:1996, EN 1501-2:2021, EN 1501-3:2021, EN 1501-1:2011, EN 1501-1:2021, EN 1501-5:2011, EN 1501-1:2011+A1:2015, EN 1501-2:2005+A1:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1501-4:2007 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/91/1. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.SDGNRYAbfallsammelfahrzeuge und die dazugehörigen Schüttungen - Allgemeine Anforderungen und Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 4: Geräuschprüfverfahren für AbfallsammelfahrzeugeBennes de collecte des déchets et leurs lève-conteneurs associés - Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité - Partie 4 - Code d'essai acoustique des bennes de collecte des déchetsRefuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 4: Noise test code for refuse collection vehicles43.160Vozila za posebne nameneSpecial purpose vehicles17.140.30Emisija hrupa transportnih sredstevNoise emitted by means of transport13.030.40Naprave in oprema za odstranjevanje in obdelavo odpadkovInstallations and equipment for waste disposal and treatmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1501-4:2007SIST EN 1501-4:2008en,fr,de01-februar-2008SIST EN 1501-4:2008SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1501-4October 2007ICS 17.140.30; 43.160 English VersionRefuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices -General requirements and safety requirements - Part 4: Noisetest code for refuse collection vehiclesBennes de collecte des déchets et leurs lève-conteneursassociés - Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité -Partie 4 - Code d'essai acoustique des bennes de collectedes déchetsAbfallsammelfahrzeuge und die dazugehörigenSchüttungen - Allgemeine Anforderungen undSicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 4: Geräuschprüfverfahrenfür AbfallsammelfahrzeugeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 September 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1501-4:2007: ESIST EN 1501-4:2008
Information to be reported.14 Annex B (normative)
Microphone positions.15 Annex C (informative)
Proposed classification of RCVs for noise measurement purposes (Valid for rear/side/front loaded).17 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC.18 Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC.19
EU Directive 2000/14/EC “Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoor” requires manufacturers within the EU and importers from outside the EU to mark and certify RCVs with a guaranteed sound power level. This European Standard provides a procedure for the measurement and calculation of sound power emitted by RCVs thus enabling manufacturers and importers to mark and certify all three types of RCV in compliance with the above mentioned EU Directive. This standard also covers the noise information requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC relating to Machinery for the measurement of the sound pressure levels at the operator’s positions. The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are indicated in the scope of this document. This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100. When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C Standard. SIST EN 1501-4:2008
The RCV shall be tested in a stationary position. The RCV shall be positioned with its longitudinal axis along the x-axis of the co-ordinate system used to fix the microphone positions and with its mid-length over the origin (see Figure B.2). 5 Operating conditions (before and) during measurement 5.1 RCV conditions The engine and hydraulic system shall be warmed up in accordance with the instructions and safety requirements. The information specified in the information for use manual shall also be observed. No signalling device such as warning horn or reverse auditory signal (buzzer) shall be operated during the test. If the RCV is fitted with several engines, they shall work simultaneously during the tests. If this is not possible, each possible combination of engines shall be tested. For measurements inside the cab, the doors and windows shall be closed and any noisy in-cab equipment (fan, radio, air conditioner, etc) off. 5.2 Presetting the engine speed For all four noise measurement operations of chassis, compaction, lifting, tilting and lowering of an empty waste container and dumping of waste into the hopper, the engine speed shall be that provided by the automatic engine accelerator which has been preset by the RCV manufacturer. The engine speed shall be measured for each of the four operations. SIST EN 1501-4:2008
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