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Council Directive of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles (70/157/EEC)
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Council Directive of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles (70/157/EEC)
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles (OJ L 042 23.2.1970, p. 16) |
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 6 February 1970
on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles
(70/157/EEC)
Article 1
For the purposes of this Directive, ‘vehicle’ means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 kilometres per hour, with the exception of vehicles which run on ►M9 rails and of agricultural and forestry tractors and all mobile machinery. ◄
Article 2
No Member State may, on grounds relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system, refuse to grant EEC or national type-approval in respect of a type of motor vehicle or type of exhaust system or component of such a system regarded as a separate technical unit,
Article 2a
Article 3
The amendments necessary for adjusting the requirements of ►M9 the Annexes ◄ so as to take account of technical progress, with the exception of the requirements set out under ►M3 items 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.2.5 of Annex I ◄ , shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of the Council Directive on the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers.
Article 4
Article 5
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
List of Annexes
ANNEX I: |
Provisions for ec type-approval in respect of the sound level of a type of motor vehicle Appendix 1: Information document No … pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC (*1) The item numbers and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those set out in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted. relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system (Directive 70/157/EEC, as last amended by Directive /EC) Appendix 2: Model Addendum to EC type-approval certificate: concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive 70/157/EEC as last amended by Directive …/…/EC |
ANNEX II: |
Administrative provisions for ec type-approval of exhaust systems as separate technical units (replacement exhaust systems) Appendix 1: Information document No . . . pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC (*1) relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system (Directive 70/157/EEC, as last amended by Directive /EC) Appendix 2: Model Addendum to EC type-approval certificate: concerning the separate technical unit type-approval of exhaust systems for motor vehicles with regard to Directive 70/157/EEC as last amended by Directive …/…/EC Appendix 3: Model for the EC type-approval mark |
ANNEX III: |
Checks on conformity of production |
(*1)
The item numbers and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those set out in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted. |
ANNEX I
PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE SOUND LEVEL OF A TYPE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
1. APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE
1.1. |
The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a vehicle type with regard to its sound level shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer. |
1.2. |
A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1. |
1.3. |
A vehicle representative of the type in respect of which type-approval is sought must be submitted to the technical service responsible for the tests by the vehicle manufacturer. |
1.4. |
At the request of the technical service, a specimen of the exhaust system and an engine of at least the same cylinder capacity and rated maximum power as that fitted to the vehicle in respect of which type-approval is sought must also be submitted. |
2. SOUND LEVEL OF MOVING VEHICLES
2.1. Limiting values
The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex III shall not exceed the following limits:
Vehicle categories |
Values expressed in dB(A) (decibels(A)) |
2.1.1. Vehicles intended for the carriage of passengers, and comprising not more than nine seats including the driver's seat |
74 |
2.1.2. Vehicles intended for the carriage of passengers and equipped with more than nine seats, including the driver's seat; and having a maximum permissible mass of more than 3,5 tonnes and: |
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2.1.2.1. with an engine power of less than 150 kW |
78 |
2.1.2.2. with an engine power of not less than 150 kW |
80 |
2.1.3. Vehicles intended for the carriage of passengers and equipped with more than nine seats, including the driver's seat; vehicles intended for the carriage of goods: |
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2.1.3.1. with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 2 tonnes |
76 |
2.1.3.2. with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 2 tonnes but not exceeding 3,5 tonnes |
77 |
2.1.4. Vehicles intended for the carriage of goods and having a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes: |
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2.1.4.1. with an engine power of less than 75 kW |
77 |
2.1.4.2. with an engine power of not less than 75 kW but less than 150 kW |
78 |
2.1.4.3. with an engine power of not less than 150 kW |
80 |
However
2.2. Interpretation of results
2.2.1. |
To take account of inaccuracies in the measuring instruments, the result obtained from each measurement is determined by deducting 1 dB(A) from the meter reading. |
2.2.2. |
The measurements are considered valid if the difference between two consecutive measurements on the same side of the vehicle does not exceed 2 dB(A). |
2.2.3. |
The highest sound level measured shall constitute the test result. Should the result exceed the maximum permissible sound level for the category of vehicle tested by 1 dB(A), two further measurements shall be made at the corresponding microphone position. Three of the four measurements thus obtained at that microphone position must fall within the prescribed limits. |
3. MARKINGS
3.1. |
The exhaust and intake system components, excluding fixing hardware and pipes, must bear:
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3.2. |
These markings must be clearly legible and indelible, even when the system is fitted to the vehicle. |
4. GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE
4.1. |
If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if applicable, 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted. |
4.2. |
A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2. |
4.3. |
An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each vehicle type approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another vehicle type. |
5. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS
5.1. |
In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply. |
6. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
6.1. |
Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC. |
6.2. |
Special provisions:
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Appendix 1
Information document No … pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC ( *1 ) relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system (Directive 70/157/EEC, as last amended by Directive …/…/EC)
The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.
If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied.
0. General
0.1. |
Make (trade name of manufacturer): |
0.2. |
Type and general commercial description(s): |
0.3. |
Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b):
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0.4. |
Category of vehicle (c): |
0.5. |
Name and address of manufacturer: |
0.8. |
Address(es) of assembly plant(s): |
1. General construction characteristics of the vehicle
1.1. |
Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: |
1.3.3. |
Powered axles (number, position, interconnection): |
1.6. |
Position and arrangement of the engine: |
2. Masses and dimensions (e) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)
2.4. |
Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)
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2.6. |
Mass of the vehicle with bodywork in running order, or mass of the chassis with cab if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork (with standard equipment, including coolant, oils, fuel, tools, spare wheel and driver) (o) (maximum and minimum): |
3. Power plant (q)
3.1. |
Manufacturer:
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3.2. |
Internal combustion engine
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3.3. |
Electric motor
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3.4. |
Other engines or motors or combinations thereof (particulars regarding the parts of such engines or motors): |
4. Transmission (v)
4.2. |
Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc.): |
4.6. |
Gear ratios
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4.7. |
Maximum vehicle speed (and gear in which this is achieved) (in km/h) (w): |
6. Suspension
6.6. |
Tyres and wheels
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9. Bodywork (not applicable for vehicles of category M1)
9.1. |
Type of bodywork: |
9.2. |
Materials used and method of construction |
12. Miscellaneous
12.5. |
Details of any non-engine devices designed to reduce noise (if not covered by other items): |
Additional information in the case of off-road vehicles:
1.3. |
Number of axles and wheels: |
2.4.1. |
For chassis without bodywork
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2.4.2. |
For chassis with bodywork
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2.15. |
Hill-starting ability (solo vehicle): percent |
4.9. |
Differential lock: yes/no/optional (4) |
Date, File
Appendix 2
MODEL
EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
(Maximum Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
Communication concerning the
of a type of a vehicle/component/separate technical unit (5) with regard to Directive …/…/EEC, as last amended by Directive …/…/EC.
Type-approval number:
Reason for extension:
SECTION I
0.1. |
Make (trade name of manufacturer): |
0.2. |
Type and general commercial description(s): |
0.3. |
Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (5) ( 6 )
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0.4. |
Category of vehicle ( 7 ): |
0.5. |
Name and address of manufacturer: |
0.7. |
In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark: |
0.8. |
Address(es) of assembly plant(s) |
SECTION II
1. |
Additional information (where applicable): See Addendum |
2. |
Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: |
3. |
Date of test report: |
4. |
Number of test report: |
5. |
Remarks (if any): See Addendum |
6. |
Place: |
7. |
Date: |
8. |
Signature: |
9. |
The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached. |
Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No …
concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive 70/157/EEC as last amended by Directive …/…/EC
1. |
Additional information:
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5. |
Remarks: |
ANNEX II
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF EXHAUST SYSTEMS AS SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNITS (REPLACEMENT EXHAUST SYSTEMS)
1. APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL
1.1. |
The application of EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC in respect of a replacement exhaust system or component thereof as a separate technical unit shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or the manufacturer of the separate technical unit in question. |
1.2. |
A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1. |
1.3. |
At the request of the technical service concerned, the applicant must submit:
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2. MARKINGS
2.4.1. |
The replacement exhaust system or its components, excluding fixing hardware and pipes must bear:
|
2.4.2. |
These marks must be clearly legible and indelible, even when the system is fitted to the vehicle. |
3. GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL
3.1. |
If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if applicable, Article 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted. |
3.2. |
A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2. |
3.3. |
A type-approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of replacement exhaust system or component thereof approved as a separate technical unit; section 3 of the type-approval number shall indicate the number of the amending Directive which was applicable at the time of the vehicle type-approval. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of replacement exhaust system or component thereof. |
4. EC TYPE-APPROVAL MARK
4.1. |
Every replacement exhaust system or component thereof, excluding fixing hardware and pipes, conforming to a type approved under this Directive shall bear an EC type-approval mark. |
4.2. |
The EC type-approval mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the lower case letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing letter(s) or number of the Member State which has granted the approval:
‘1’ for Germany
‘2” for France
‘3’ for Italy
‘4’ for the Netherlands
‘5’ for Sweden
‘6’ for Belgium
‘7’ for Hungary
‘8’ for the Czech Republic
‘9’ for Spain
‘11’ for the United Kingdom
‘12’ for Austria
‘13’ for Luxembourg
‘17’ for Finland
‘18’ for Denmark
‘19’ for Romania
‘20’ for Poland
‘21’ for Portugal
‘23’ for Greece
‘24’ for Ireland
‘25’ for Croatia
‘26’ for Slovenia
‘27’ for Slovakia
‘29’ for Estonia
‘32’ for Latvia
‘34’ for Bulgaria
‘36’ for Lithuania
‘49’ for Cyprus
‘50’ for Malta
It must also include in the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’ contained in section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to Council Directive 70/157/EEC which was applicable at the time of the vehicle type-approval. For Directive 70/157/ EEC, the sequence number is 00; for Directive 77/212/EEC the sequence number is 01; for Directive 84/424/EEC the sequence number is 02; for Directive 92/97/EEC and this Directive the sequence number is 03. Sequence number 03 reflects as well the technical requirements of the 00 series of amendments of UN/ECE Regulation No 59. |
4.3. |
The mark must be clearly legible and indelible even when the replacement exhaust system or component thereof is fitted to the vehicle. |
4.4. |
An example of the EC type-approval mark is shown in Appendix 3. |
5. MODIFICATION OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS
5.1. |
In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply. |
6. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
6.1. |
Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 10 to Directive 70/156/EEC. |
6.2. |
Special provisions:
|
Appendix 1
Information Document No … relating to EC type-approval as separate technical unit of exhaust systems for motor vehicles (Directive 70/157/EEC, as last amended by Directive …/…/EC)
The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail.
If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied.
0. General
0.1. |
Make (trade name of manufacturer): |
0.2. |
Type and general commercial description(s): |
0.5. |
Name and address of manufacturer: |
0.7. |
In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark: |
0.8. |
Address(es) of assembly plant(s): |
1. Description of the vehicle for which the device is intended (if the device is intended to be fitted to more than one vehicle type the information requested under this point shall be supplied for each type concerned)
1.1. |
Make (trade name of manufacturer): |
1.2. |
Type and general commercial description(s): |
1.3. |
Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle: |
1.4. |
Category of vehicle: |
1.5. |
EC type-approval number with regard to sound level: |
1.6. |
All the information mentioned in items 1.1 to 1.5 of the type-approval certificate concerning the vehicle (Annex I, Appendix 2 to this Directive): |
2. Description of the device
2.1. |
A description of the replacement exhaust system indicating the relative position of each system component, together with mounting instructions: |
2.2. |
Detailed drawings of each component, so that they can be easily located and identified, and reference to the materials used. These drawings must indicate the place provided for the compulsory affixing of the EC type-approval mark: |
Date, File
Appendix 2
MODEL
EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
(Maximum Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
Communication concerning the
of a type of a vehicle/component/separate technical unit (9) with regard to Directive …/…/EEC, as last amended by Directive …/…/EC.
Type-approval number:
Reason for extension:
SECTION I
0.1. |
Make (trade name of manufacturer): |
0.2. |
Type and general commercial description(s): |
0.3. |
Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (9) ( 10 ):
|
0.4. |
Category of vehicle ( 11 ): |
0.5. |
Name and address of manufacturer: |
0.7. |
In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark: |
0.8. |
Address(es) of assembly plant(s): |
SECTION II
1. |
Additional information (where applicable): See Addendum |
2. |
Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: |
3. |
Date of test report: |
4. |
Number of test report: |
5. |
Remarks (if any): See Addendum |
6. |
Place: |
7. |
Date: |
8. |
Signature: |
9. |
The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached. |
Addendum to EC type-approval certificate No …
concerning the separate technical unit type-approval of exhaust systems for motor vehicles with regard to Directive 70/157/EEC as last amended by Directive …/…/EC
1. |
Additional information
|
2. |
Remarks: |
Appendix 3
Model for the EC type-approval mark
The exhaust system or component thereof bearing the above EC type-approval mark is a device which has been approved in Spain (e 9) pursuant to Directive 92/97/EEC (03) under the base approval number 0148.
The figures used are only indicative.
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ANNEX III
1. The technical requirements are those set out in:
points 2, 6.1, 6.2.1 and 6.3 of UN/ECE Regulation No 51 ( 13 ) and Annexes 3 to 10 thereto;
points 2 and 6 of UN/ECE Regulation No 59 ( 14 ) and Annexes 3 to 5 thereto.
2. For the purposes of the application of the provisions referred to in point 1, the following shall apply:
‘Unladen vehicle’ means a vehicle the mass of which is described in point 2.6 of Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive, without driver;
‘Communication form’ shall be understood as type-approval-certificate set out in Appendix 2 of Annexes I and II;
‘Contracting Parties to the respective regulations’ shall be understood as Member States;
references to Regulation No 51 and Regulation No 59 shall be construed as references to Directive 70/157/EEC;
footnote 1 in point 2.2.6 shall be understood as follows: ‘For definitions of the categories, see Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC’.
▼M12 —————
( 1 ) OJ No C 160, 18.12.1969, p. 7.
( 2 ) OJ No C 48, 16.4.1969, p. 16.
( 3 ) OJ No L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.
( *1 ) The item numbers and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those set out in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted.
( 4 ) Delete as applicable.
( 5 ) Delete as applicable.
( 6 ) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by the type-approval certificate such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol: ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).
( 7 ) As defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.
( 8 ) Delete as applicable.
( 9 ) Delete as applicable.
( 10 ) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by the type-approval certificate such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol: ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).
( 11 ) As defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.
( 12 ) If several types are indicated, items 1.3 to 1.10 inclusive must be completed in respect of each type.
( 13 ) OJ L 137, 30.5.2007, p. 68.
( 14 ) OJ L 326, 24.11.2006, p. 43.