SIST EN 60704-1:2010/A11:2013

Overview

SIST EN 60704-1:2010/A11:2013 is a key European standard developed by CLC/TC 59X, focusing on the test code for determining airborne noise emitted by household and similar electrical appliances. This amendment (A11) modifies the parent standard EN 60704-1:2010, maintaining the general requirements for testing noise emissions in appliances used in typical home environments and similar settings.

The standard applies to a broad range of appliances powered by mains electricity or batteries, encompassing devices used for washing, cleaning, heating, cooling, cooking, personal care, and food preparation. It is designed to standardize noise measurement methods, ensuring consistency and reliability in reported noise data across manufacturers and regulatory bodies.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application
  The standard covers household appliances and similar devices used in non-expert environments such as:

  • Homes and apartments
  • Shops, offices, and other work environments resembling household settings
  • Farmhouses
  • Residential facilities like hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfast establishments

• Exclusions
  SIST EN 60704-1:2010/A11:2013 explicitly excludes:

  • Commercial-use appliances requiring trained operators
  • Integrated building services equipment (except specific appliances like household fans and cooker hoods)
  • Outdoor-use electrical appliances
  • Separate motors or generators
  • Safety requirements, as this standard focuses solely on noise emission measurements

• Test Code for Airborne Noise
  This amendment confirms the general requirements for testing airborne acoustical noise to assess the sound emissions of household appliances. The aim is to guarantee that noise levels are measured accurately and uniformly across different appliances and markets.

• Regulatory Status
  Approved by CENELEC on October 15, 2012, this amendment is mandatory for adoption by CENELEC member countries, which include major European nations such as Germany, France, Italy, and the UK.

Applications

• Product Development
  Manufacturers utilize the SIST EN 60704-1:2010/A11:2013 standard during product design and testing phases to measure and control noise emissions, enhancing user comfort and meeting regulatory noise limits.

• Compliance and Certification
  Compliance with this standard helps demonstrate conformity to European noise regulations, facilitating market access and certification processes.

• Consumer Information
  Testing based on this standard provides reliable noise data used in consumer information, allowing buyers to make informed decisions based on appliance noise levels.

• Environmental and Workplace Noise Assessment
  Ensures that household electrical appliances meet sound emission criteria to prevent excessive noise pollution in residential and similar environments.

Related Standards

• EN 60704 Series
  The full EN 60704 standards provide comprehensive noise testing codes for household appliances, with Part 1 focusing on general requirements, and other parts addressing specific appliance categories or test methods.

• IEC 60704
  The international counterpart standard covering noise measurement of household electrical appliances worldwide.

• Regulations on Noise Emissions
  EN 60704-1:2010/A11 aligns with broader European directives on ecodesign and product noise emissions, supporting compliance with environmental noise reduction goals.

Summary

SIST EN 60704-1:2010/A11:2013 establishes essential general requirements for the measurement of airborne noise from household and similar electrical appliances. It supports consistent, reliable noise testing that benefits manufacturers, regulators, and consumers by enabling accurate noise characterization, compliance verification, and enhanced product quality. This amendment continues to be relevant in the landscape of appliance noise standards across Europe and similar regulatory environments.