AS 1217.1-1985

Sets out guidelines and principles underlying the set of basic Standards (AS 1217.2 to AS 1217.7) for measuring the airborne noise emitted by machines and equipment, and provides assistance in the selection of the appropriate basic Standard. Also provides guidelines for the preparation of noise test codes for any type of machine or equipment, with the exception of moving vehicles or other non-stationary equipment, for the determination of sound power levels of noise sources.