Synopsis
These regulations amend the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 in Northern Ireland only.
Rules on equipment for use outdoors are updated to reflect changes to EU rules since Brexit. Northern Ireland remains subject to EU rules on products.
Summary
The Noise Emission In the Environment By Equipment For Use Outdoors (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025 will amend the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 on 22 May 2025, except where stated below.
This legislation applies in Northern Ireland only. These changes do not apply in Great Britain.
What will change?
The amendments made reflect changes to EU rules since Brexit: Regulation (EU) 2024/1208 applies updated methods to measure airborne noise emitted by equipment for use outdoors and Directive (EU) 2024/2839 updated reporting requirements for this equipment.
Schedule 6 of the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001 will be substituted to update the methods for testing airborne noise.
Changes applicable from 29 November 2025
Regulation 12 (provision of data) will be revoked on 29 November 2025. Manufacturers will no longer be required to submit a copy of the declaration of conformity to the European Commission and the national authority.
Background
The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001, as amended aim to control and monitor noise from equipment for use outdoors. The regulations set noise standards for certain equipment and apply directly to manufacturers of such equipment.
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