scope:

Deals with the performance of enclosures and cabins designed for noise control. Specifies the acoustical and operational requirements which are to be agreed upon between the supplier or manufacturer and the user of such enclosures and cabins. Is applicable to two types of acoustic enclosures and cabins: a) Cabins for noise protection of operators. Free standing cabins and cabins attached to machines (e.g. vehicles, cranes) have different requirements. b) Free standing enclosures covering or housing machines. Such enclosures with a fraction of less than 10% of the surface area open and acoustically untreated are the main subject of this standard.