EN 14462:2015
(Main)Surface treatment equipment - Noise test code for surface treatment equipment including its ancillary handling equipment - Accuracy grades 2 and 3
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies standardized conditions for the determination, declaration and verification of airborne noise emission of the following surface treatment equipment:
- machinery for cleaning and pre-treatment of industrial item surfaces (see EN 12921 1, EN 12921 2, EN 12921 3, EN 12921 4);
- phosphating machinery;
- plating machinery;
- plasma surface treatment machinery;
- machinery for the supply and/or circulation of coating materials under pressure (see EN 12621, EN 12757 1);
- atomizing and spraying equipment for coating materials (see EN 1953, EN 50050 1, EN 50050 2, EN 50050 3, EN 50059, EN 50176, EN 50177, EN 50348);
- coating plants (see EN 12215, EN 12581, EN 12981, EN 13355, EN 50223);
- dryers, ovens and evaporating equipment (see EN 1539);
- thermal cleaning plants (incinerators) for exhaust gas from surface treatment plants (see EN 12753);
- dry-ice blasting equipment.
For the above surface treatment machinery, this European Standard gives provisions for the determination of
- emission sound pressure levels at workstations and/or other specified positions and
- sound power levels.
This European Standard specifies noise emission measurement methods, mounting and operating conditions that shall be used for the test. The use of this document ensures the reproducibility of the determination of the noise emission characteristics within specified limits determined by the grade of accuracy of the basic noise emission measurement method used (see Clause 4 and Clause 5). Noise emission measurement methods allowed by this document are engineering methods (grade 2) and survey methods (grade 3).
This European Standard does not apply to machines not explicitly listed in the scope:
- printing, paper converting and paper making machinery and auxiliary equipment (see EN 13023);
- abrasive blasting machinery see EN 1265.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 24-Feb-2015
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Aug-2015
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 271 - Surface treatment equipment - Safety
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 271/WG 5 - Noise test code
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 11-May-2026
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 14462:2015 is a CEN standard - the noise test code for surface treatment equipment - that defines standardized conditions for measuring, declaring and verifying airborne noise emission from a wide range of surface treatment machinery. It covers both A‑weighted emission sound pressure levels at workstations and sound power levels, and specifies mounting, operating and measurement conditions to ensure reproducible results within the specified accuracy grades 2 and 3 (engineering and survey methods).
Key topics and requirements
- Scope of equipment covered: cleaning and pre‑treatment machinery, phosphating, plating, plasma surface treatment, supply/circulation of coating materials, atomizing/spraying equipment, coating plants, dryers/ovens, thermal cleaning plants (incinerators), and dry‑ice blasting equipment.
- Noise quantities: determination of emission sound pressure levels at workstations/other specified positions and sound power levels.
- Measurement methods: allows engineering methods (grade 2) and survey methods (grade 3). Preferred practice is to use grade 2 where possible; grade 3 use must be justified and reported. Standards referenced for basic methods include EN ISO 11201, EN ISO 11202 and EN ISO 11204.
- Test conditions: standardized mounting and operating conditions, defined measurement positions (Annex A), and specified procedures for very large machines or machines without defined workstations. Example measurement reference: measurement positions on a path at 1.6 m above the floor and 1 m from the machine where no workstation is defined.
- Documentation & reporting: requirements for recording operating conditions, measurement uncertainties, information to be reported, and procedures for declaration and verification of noise emission values.
- Compliance link: supports noise declaration under the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and aids conformity assessment.
Practical applications and users
Who uses EN 14462:2015:
- Manufacturers of surface treatment equipment - to determine and declare noise emission for design, product documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Acoustic consultants and test laboratories - to perform repeatable noise tests and produce verifiable reports.
- Occupational health & safety professionals - to estimate worker noise exposure at workstations and implement noise control at source.
- Purchasers and specifiers - to compare noise performance of competing machines and select lower‑noise options.
- Compliance engineers - for verification during installation and for conformity with EU directives.
Practical benefits:
- Enables consistent comparison of noise data between products.
- Guides design improvements and noise reduction measures.
- Provides defensible test methods for declarations and inspections.
Related standards
Key referenced standards include:
- EN ISO 11201, EN ISO 11202, EN ISO 11204 (emission sound pressure level methods)
- EN ISO 3744 / EN ISO 3746 (sound power determination)
- EN ISO 4871 (declaration and verification of noise emission values)
- Industry safety standards for specific equipment types cited within the scope (e.g., EN 1953, EN 12215, EN 1539).
Keywords: EN 14462:2015, surface treatment equipment, noise test code, noise emission, sound power, emission sound pressure levels, accuracy grades 2 and 3, CEN, measurement methods.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 04-Mar-2015
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14462:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Surface treatment equipment - Noise test code for surface treatment equipment including its ancillary handling equipment - Accuracy grades 2 and 3". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies standardized conditions for the determination, declaration and verification of airborne noise emission of the following surface treatment equipment: - machinery for cleaning and pre-treatment of industrial item surfaces (see EN 12921 1, EN 12921 2, EN 12921 3, EN 12921 4); - phosphating machinery; - plating machinery; - plasma surface treatment machinery; - machinery for the supply and/or circulation of coating materials under pressure (see EN 12621, EN 12757 1); - atomizing and spraying equipment for coating materials (see EN 1953, EN 50050 1, EN 50050 2, EN 50050 3, EN 50059, EN 50176, EN 50177, EN 50348); - coating plants (see EN 12215, EN 12581, EN 12981, EN 13355, EN 50223); - dryers, ovens and evaporating equipment (see EN 1539); - thermal cleaning plants (incinerators) for exhaust gas from surface treatment plants (see EN 12753); - dry-ice blasting equipment. For the above surface treatment machinery, this European Standard gives provisions for the determination of - emission sound pressure levels at workstations and/or other specified positions and - sound power levels. This European Standard specifies noise emission measurement methods, mounting and operating conditions that shall be used for the test. The use of this document ensures the reproducibility of the determination of the noise emission characteristics within specified limits determined by the grade of accuracy of the basic noise emission measurement method used (see Clause 4 and Clause 5). Noise emission measurement methods allowed by this document are engineering methods (grade 2) and survey methods (grade 3). This European Standard does not apply to machines not explicitly listed in the scope: - printing, paper converting and paper making machinery and auxiliary equipment (see EN 13023); - abrasive blasting machinery see EN 1265.
This European Standard specifies standardized conditions for the determination, declaration and verification of airborne noise emission of the following surface treatment equipment: - machinery for cleaning and pre-treatment of industrial item surfaces (see EN 12921 1, EN 12921 2, EN 12921 3, EN 12921 4); - phosphating machinery; - plating machinery; - plasma surface treatment machinery; - machinery for the supply and/or circulation of coating materials under pressure (see EN 12621, EN 12757 1); - atomizing and spraying equipment for coating materials (see EN 1953, EN 50050 1, EN 50050 2, EN 50050 3, EN 50059, EN 50176, EN 50177, EN 50348); - coating plants (see EN 12215, EN 12581, EN 12981, EN 13355, EN 50223); - dryers, ovens and evaporating equipment (see EN 1539); - thermal cleaning plants (incinerators) for exhaust gas from surface treatment plants (see EN 12753); - dry-ice blasting equipment. For the above surface treatment machinery, this European Standard gives provisions for the determination of - emission sound pressure levels at workstations and/or other specified positions and - sound power levels. This European Standard specifies noise emission measurement methods, mounting and operating conditions that shall be used for the test. The use of this document ensures the reproducibility of the determination of the noise emission characteristics within specified limits determined by the grade of accuracy of the basic noise emission measurement method used (see Clause 4 and Clause 5). Noise emission measurement methods allowed by this document are engineering methods (grade 2) and survey methods (grade 3). This European Standard does not apply to machines not explicitly listed in the scope: - printing, paper converting and paper making machinery and auxiliary equipment (see EN 13023); - abrasive blasting machinery see EN 1265.
EN 14462:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.140.20 - Noise emitted by machines and equipment; 25.220.01 - Surface treatment and coating in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14462:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14462:2005+A1:2009, EN 50223:2015, EN ISO 3747:2010, EN 12921-4:2005+A1:2008, EN ISO 11202:2010, EN 16985:2018, EN ISO 3744:2010, EN 12581:2005+A1:2010, EN 1953:2025, EN 12921-3:2005+A1:2008, EN ISO 3746:2010, EN ISO 4871:2009, EN ISO 11201:2010, EN 12621:2025, EN 12753:2005+A1:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14462:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. 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.Oberflächenbehandlungsgeräte - Geräuschmessverfahren für Oberflächenbehandlungsgeräte einschließlich ihrer Be- und Entladeeinrichtungen - Genauigkeitsklassen 2 und 3Equipements de traitement de surface - Code d'essai acoustique pour équipements de traitement de surface, y compris les équipements de manutention auxilliaires - Classes de précision 2 et 3Surface treatment equipment - Noise test code for surface treatment equipment including its ancillary handling equipment - Accuracy grades 2 and 325.220.01Površinska obdelava in prevleke na splošnoSurface treatment and coating in general17.140.20Emisija hrupa naprav in opremeNoise emitted by machines and equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14462:2015SIST EN 14462:2015en,fr,de01-maj-2015SIST EN 14462:2015SLOVENSKI
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EN 14462
February 2015 ICS 17.140.20; 25.220.01 Supersedes EN 14462:2005+A1:2009English Version
Surface treatment equipment - Noise test code for surface treatment equipment including its ancillary handling equipment -Accuracy grades 2 and 3
Equipements de traitement de surface - Code d'essai acoustique pour équipements de traitement de surface, y compris les équipements de manutention auxilliaires - Classes de précision 2 et 3
Oberflächenbehandlungsgeräte - Geräuschmessverfahren für Oberflächenbehandlungsgeräte - einschließlich ihrer Be-und Entladeeinrichtungen - Genauigkeitsklassen 2 und 3 This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 November 2014.
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Operating conditions and measurement positions for the determination of noise emission of surface treatment machinery . 15 Annex B (normative)
Work stations for manually operated open-fronted spray booths and enclosed spray booths . 19 Annex C (informative)
Example for the determination of the A-weighted emission sound pressure level values for a machine without a defined work station . 21 Annex D (informative)
Noise emission determination procedure . 27 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC . 29 Bibliography . 30
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