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The entire technical content of this standard is compulsory.
This standard is requirement on noise limit value of househould and similar electrical appliances.
Annexes A, B, C, D, E and F of this standard are normative.
The standard was proposed by China National Light Industry Council.
This standard is under the jurisdiction of National Technical Committee on Household Appliances Condenser of Standardization Administration of China.
Noise Limit Value for Househould and Similar Electrical Appliances
1 Scope
This standard is applicable to househould and similar electrical appliances.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections), or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply to this standard. However parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB/T 4214.1-2000 Acoustics - Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Test Code for Determination of Airborne Acoustical Noise - Part 1: General Requirements (eqv IEC 60704-1: 1997)
GB/T 8059.1-1995 Household Refrigerating Appliances - Refrigerators (eqv ISO 7371: 1985)
GB/T 8059.2-1995 Household Refrigerating Appliances - Refrigerator-freezer (eqv ISO 8187: 199])
GB/T 8059.3-1995 Household Refrigerating Appliances - Freezers (eqv ISO 5155: 1983)
GB/T 8059.4-1993 Household Refrigerating Appliances - Frost-free Refrigerators, Frost-free Refrigerator-freezers, Frost-free Frozen Food Storage Cabinets and Frost-free Food Freezers (eqv ISO 8561)
GB/T 7725-2004 Room Air Conditioners (ISO 5151: 1994,NEQ)
GB/T 4288-2003 Household Electric Washing Machine
GB/T 17713-1999 Range Hood (eqv IEC 60665: 1980)
GB/T 13380-1992 A.C. Electric Fans and Regulators (neq IEC 60879: 1986)
3 Requirements for Product Noise Limit Value
See annexes for noise limit value of specific product.
4 Testing Method and Acoustic Environment
Unless otherwise specified, noise testing method and acoustic environment of househould and similar electrical appliances shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 4, GB/T 4214.1-2000.
5 Measuring Instrument
Measuring instrument shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, GB/T 4214.1-2000.
6 Operation and Fixation of Tested Appliance
Unless otherwise specified, operation and fixation of tested appliance shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 6, GB/T 4214.1-2000.
7 Sound Pressure Level Measurement
Sound pressure level measurement shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 7, GB/T 4214.1-2000.
8 Calculation of Sound Pressure Level and Sound Power Level
Calculation of sound pressure level and sound power level shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 8, GB/T 4214.1-2000.
9 Identification on Product
Noise value of the product shall be indicated on the nameplate or instructions of the product. Permissible deviation between measured value and indicated value shall not exceed + 3dB with the maximum value not exceeding the limit value.
Annex A
(Normative)
Refrigerator Noise Limit Value
A.1 Scope
This standard is applicable to refrigerator, refrigerator-freezer, freezer, frost-free refrigerator, frost-free frozen-food storage cabinet and frost-free food freezer for household and similar uses.
A.2 Noise Limit Value
See Table A.1 for refrigerator noise limit value.
Table A.1 Refrigerator Noise Limit Value (Sound Power Level)
Volume/L Direct-cooling refrigerator noise limit value/dB(A) Air-cooling refrigerator noise limit value /dB(A) Freezer noise limit value /dB(A)
≤250 45 47 47
>250 48 52 55
A.3 Testing Methods
A.3.1 Test conditions
Test conditions shall comply with the requirements of Section 6.1, GB/T 8059.1-1995, Section 6.1, GB/T 8059.2-1995, Section 6.1, GB/T 8059.3-1995 and Section 6.1, GB/T 8059.4-1993.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Requirements for Product Noise Limit Value
4 Testing Method and Acoustic Environment
5 Measuring Instrument
6 Operation and Fixation of Tested Appliance
7 Sound Pressure Level Measurement
8 Calculation of Sound Pressure Level and Sound Power Level
9 Identification on Product
Annex A (Normative) Refrigerator Noise Limit Value
A.1 Scope
A.2 Noise Limit Value
A.3 Testing Methods
Annex B (Normative) Air Conditioner Noise Limit Value
B.1 Scope
B.2 Noise Limit Value
B.3 Testing Methods
Annex C (Normative) Washing Machine Noise Limit Value
C.1 Scope
C.2 Noise Limit Value
C.3 Testing Methods
Annex D (Normative) Microwave Oven Noise Limit Value
D.1 Scope
D.2 Noise Limit Value
D.3 Testing Methods
Annex E (Normative) Kitchen Ventilator Noise Limit Value
E.1 Scope
E.2 Noise Limit Value
E.3 Testing Methods
Annex F (Normative) Electric Fan Noise Limit Value
F.1 Scope
F.2 Noise Limit Value
F.3 Testing Methods