Road traffic noise reducing devices - Specifications

This document specifies the performance requirements and methods of evaluation for road traffic noise reducing devices. This document covers acoustic, non-acoustic and long term performance, but not aspects such as resistance to vandalism or requirements of visual appearance.
This document covers products used for road traffic noise reduction made from any materials. This document does not cover road surfaces or the airborne sound insulation of houses.
This document does not cover material specific characteristics necessary to meet the performance requirements of the standard. If existing, material specific standards shall also apply in accordance with the specifications prescribed hereafter.

Lärmschutzeinrichtungen an Straßen - Vorschriften

Dieses Dokument legt die Leistungsanforderungen an Lärmschutzeinrichtungen an Straßen fest. Dieses Dokument befasst sich mit akustischen und nichtakustischen Eigenschaften und dem Langzeitverhalten (der Langzeitwirksamkeit), nicht jedoch mit Aspekten wie z. B. Beständigkeit gegen Vandalismus oder Anforderungen an das äußere Erscheinungsbild.
Dieses Dokument deckt Produkte für an Straßen gelegene Lärmschutzeinrichtungen aus beliebigen Materialien ab. Dieses Dokument behandelt keine Straßenbeläge oder die Luftschalldämmung von Häusern.
Dieses Dokument behandelt keine materialspezifischen Merkmale, die zur Erfüllung der Leistungs-anforderungen dieser Norm erforderlich sind. Falls vorhanden, gelten ebenso materialspezifische Normen nach den hierin beschriebenen Vorschriften.

Dispositifs de réduction du bruit du trafic routier - Spécifications

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de performance et les méthodes d'évaluation des dispositifs de réduction du bruit du trafic routier. Cette norme couvre les performances acoustiques, non acoustiques et a long terme mais pas certains points tels que la résistance au vandalisme ou des exigences concernant l'aspect visuel.
Elle traite des produits utilisés pour réduire le bruit du trafic routier et réalisés en tous matériaux. Elle ne traite pas des surfaces routieres ni de l'isolation des maisons contre le bruit aérien.
Le présent document ne couvre les matériaux spécifiques nécessaires pour satisfaire aux exigences de performances de cette norme. Si elles existent, les normes spécifiques de matériaux doivent également etre appliquées en accord avec les exigences prescrites ci apres.

Protihrupne ovire za cestni promet – Specifikacije

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Withdrawn
Publication Date
31-Oct-2005
Withdrawal Date
04-Aug-2015
Technical Committee
Current Stage
9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
Start Date
03-Aug-2015
Due Date
26-Aug-2015
Completion Date
05-Aug-2015

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Road traffic noise reducing devices - SpecificationsProtihrupne ovire za cestni promet – SpecifikacijeDispositifs de réduction du bruit du trafic routier - SpécificationsLärmschutzeinrichtungen an Straßen - VorschriftenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14388:2005SIST EN 14388:2005en93.080.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14388:200501-november-2005







EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14388July 2005ICS 93.080.30English versionRoad traffic noise reducing devices - SpecificationsDispositifs de réduction du bruit du trafic routier -SpécificationsLärmschutzeinrichtungen an Straßen - VorschriftenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 May 2005.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2005 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14388:2005: E



EN 14388:2005 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword.3 1 Scope.4 2 Normative references.4 3 Terms and definitions.4 4 Quantities and units.5 5 Characteristics.5 5.1 Evaluation of performance.5 5.2 Dangerous substances.5 5.3 Requirements.7 6 Evaluation of conformity.9 6.1 General.9 6.2 Type testing.9 6.2.1 Initial type testing.9 6.2.2 Further type testing.9 6.3 Factory production control (FPC).9 6.3.1 General.9 6.3.2 Equipment.10 6.3.3 Raw materials and components.10 6.3.4 Design process.10 6.3.5 Product testing and evaluation.10 6.3.6 Non-conforming products.10 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives.11 ZA.1 Requirement/Characteristic from the Mandate.12 ZA.2 Procedure(s) for attestation of conformity of products.14 ZA.3 CE-marking.15



EN 14388:2005 (E) 3 Foreword This European Standard (EN 14388:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 226 “Road Equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2007. This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.



EN 14388:2005 (E) 4 1 Scope This document specifies the performance requirements and methods of evaluation for road traffic noise reducing devices. This document covers acoustic, non-acoustic and long term performance, but not aspects such as resistance to vandalism or requirements of visual appearance. This document covers products used for road traffic noise reduction made from any materials. This document does not cover road surfaces or the airborne sound insulation of houses. This document does not cover material specific characteristics necessary to meet the performance requirements of the standard. If existing, material specific standards should also apply in accordance with the specifications prescribed hereafter. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1793-1:1997, Road traffic noise reducing devices — Test method for determining the acoustic performance — Part 1: Intrinsic characteristics of sound absorption EN 1793-2:1997, Road traffic noise reducing devices — Test method for determining the acoustic performance — Part 2: Intrinsic characteristics of airborne sound insulation CEN/TS 1793-4, Road traffic noise reducing devices — Test method for determining the acoustic performance — Part 4: Intrinsic characteristics — In situ values of sound diffraction EN 1794-1:2003, Road traffic noise reducing devices — Non-acoustic performance — Part 1: Mechanical performance and stability requirements EN 1794-2:2003, Road traffic noise reducing devices — Non-acoustic performance — Part 2: General safety and environmental requirements prEN 14389-1, Road traffic noise reducing devices — Procedures for assessing long term performance — Part 1 — Acoustical characteristics EN 14389-2:2004, Road traffic noise reducing devices — Procedures for assessing long term performance — Non-acoustic characteristics EN ISO 9001:2000, Quality managements systems — Requirements (ISO 9001:2000) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 noise barrier noise reducing device, which obstructs the direct transmission of airborne sound emanating from road traffic 3.2 acoustic element element whose primary function is to provide the acoustic performance of the device



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3.3 structural element element whose primary function is to support or hold in place acoustic elements 3.4 cladding noise-reducing device, which is attached to a wall or other structure and reduces the amount of sound reflected 3.5 cover noise-reducing device, which either spans or overhangs the highway 3.6 added device added component that influences the acoustic performance of the original noise-reducing device (acting primarily on the diffracted energy) NOTE Noise barriers, cladding and covers may include both acoustic and structural elements. 4 Quantities and units Quantities and units referred to in this document shall be as defined in the corresponding supporting standards cross-referenced in Table 1. 5 Characteristics 5.1 Evaluation of performance Evaluation of performance shall be carried out according to Table 1 for each for all types of noise reducing devices. In order to take into account existing regulations on products where performance(s) for one or more characteristics may not be required, due to the characteristic(s) for a given intended use that is/are not subject to regulation in the Member State(s) where the product is placed on the market, the NPD-option can always be used by manufacturers. NOTE See Annex ZA for explanation of NPD. 5.2 Dangerous substances Materials used in products shall not release any dangerous substances in excess of the maximum permitted levels specified in a relevant European Standard for the material or permitted in the national regulations of the member state of destination. The requirements of EN 1794-2:2003, Annex C shall apply in conjunction with the requirements of this clause.



EN 14388:2005 (E) 6 Table 1 — Characteristics relevant to different noise reducing devices Characteristic And relevant supporting standard Noise barrier Cladding Cover Structural element (if tested separately) Added device ++ Sound absorption EN 1793-1 E1 x E1 - - Airborne sound insulation EN 1793-2 x - x - - Wind and static Loading EN 1794-1:2003, Annex A x x x x x Self weight EN 1794-1:2003, Annex B x x x x x Impact of stones EN 1794-1:2003, Annex C x x x O x Safety in collision (vehicle occupant safety) EN 1794-1:2003, Annex D O O - O O Safety in collision (combined safety and noise barrier) EN 1794-1:2003, Annex D E2 E3 - - E3 Dynamic load from snow clearance EN 1794-1:2003, Annex E x x - x x Resistance to brush fire EN 1794-2:2003, Annex A x x x x x Danger of falling debris EN 1794-2:2003, Annex B x x x x x Environmental protection EN 1794-2:2003, Annex C x x x x x Means of escape EN 1794-2:2003, Annex D x x x - - Light reflection EN 1794-2:2003, Annex E x x x x x Transparency EN 1794-2:2003, Annex F O - O - O Diffraction index improvement CEN/TS 1793-4 - - - - x
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: not applicable. x : for this characteristic, it is necessary to report the value, or the class, or the fact that no performance is declared. O
: optional. ++
: added device shall be evaluated in combination with the supporting Noise Reducing Device according to its intended use. E1
: only applicable if the device is described as sound absorptive. E2
: only applicable if classified as a combined safety and noise barrier as defined in EN 1794-1:2003, 4.4 (otherwise optional). E3
: only applicable if fixed on combined safety and noise barrier as defined in EN 1794-1:2003, 4.4 (otherwise optional).



EN 14388:2005 (E) 7 5.3 Requirements The manufacturer shall provide the results of tests and/or calculations of the characteristics, in accordance with the appropriate supporting standard listed in Table 2. The performance shall not be less than the performance stated in material specific European Standards where they exist. NOTE Although some are already complete, European Standards are under preparation for materials affecting the performance of road traffic noise reducing devices.



EN 14388:2005 (E) 8 Table 2 — Test methods
Characteristic Test method Sound absorption DL. a c EN 1793-1 Sound insulation DLR b c EN 1793-2 Resistance to loads
Self weight of an acoustic element: wet, reduced wet or dry as defined in B.2 of EN 1794-1:2003 c. EN 1794-1:2003, Annex B (calculated or tested) Maximum vertical load an element can withstand in order to fulfil B.3.2 of EN 1794-1:2003 (load from upper elements) e EN 1794-1:2003, Annex B (calculated or tested) Maximum normal (90°) load an acoustic element can withstand in order to fulfil A.3.3 of EN 1794-1:2003 (wind and static load) c. EN 1794-1:2003, Annex A (calculated or tested) Maximum normal (90°) load a structural element can withstand in order to fulfil A.3.2 and B.3.3 of EN 1794-1:2003 (wind, static load and self weight) d. EN 1794-1:2003, Annex A and B (calculated or tested) Maximum bending moment a structural element can withstand in order to fulfil E.2 of EN 1794-1:2003 (dynamic load from snow clearance) d. EN 1794-1:2003, Annex E (calculated or tested) Maximum normal (90°) load an acoustic element can withstand in order to fulfil E.2 of EN 1794-1:2003 (dynamic load from snow clearance) c. EN 1794-1:2003, Annex E (calculated or tested) Resistance to brush fire c EN 1794-2:2003, Annex A Risk of falling debris c EN 1794-2:2003, Annex B Light Reflectivity: The value of reflectivity measured in accordance with E.3 of EN 1794-2:2003 c EN 1794-2:2003, Annex E Release of dangerous substances EN 1794-2:2003, Annex C Durability
Acoustic parameters prEN 14389-1 Non acoustic parameters EN 14389-2:2004 Impact of stones: damages caused by controlled impacts EN 1794-1:2003, Annex C (tested) Safety in collision: behaviour under impacts specified in EN 1371-2 EN 1794-1:2003, Annex D
Environmental protection: identification of constituent materials and breakdown products EN 1794-2:2003, Annex C Means of escape: Assessment in accordance with supporting standard EN 1794-2:2003, Annex D
Transparency: Assessment in accordance with supporting standard EN 1794-2:2003, Annex F Sound diffraction CEN/TS 1793-4 a For sound absorptive devices only. b Not applicable for cladding. c Not applicable when acoustical elements are not included in the product. d Not applicable when structural elements are not included in the product. e For non-vertical barriers the inclination shall be specified: (e.g. vertical + 15°).



EN 14388:2005 (E) 9 6 Evaluation of conformity 6.1 General The following documentation shall be supplied: a) installation instructions shall describe how the product (acoustic element, full noise barrier, etc.) shall be installed in order to be able to achieve the performance measured in the initial type testing; b) a maintenance manual shall specify measures which are necessary, or to be
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