Noise

Noise Labelling

A Noise Labelling Working Group was established in 2008 to scope a consistent noise labelling scheme for noisy domestic articles. Portable garden equipment such as leaf blowers can be a significant source of noise nuisance and the Noise Labelling Working Group has recommended that any labelling, limit and noise testing requirements for this equipment be harmonised with the European Union Noise Directive. Air conditioners are also a significant source of noise nuisance in Australia but these items are not covered by the EU Noise Directive. 

In 2009, the Environment Protection Heritage Standing Committee engaged an acoustical consultant to investigate and report back on the noise labelling and testing options for domestic air conditioners. The report “Noise Labelling of Domestic Air Conditioners – Technical Advice” by Day Design Pty Ltd was accepted by the Standing Committee at its meeting on 21 May 2010, and can be downloaded below.

The Noise Labelling Working Group is consulting further with the air conditioner industry before finalising its recommendations on air conditioners.