# The Lawnmowers (Harmonization of Noise Emission Standards) Regulations 1992, Paragraph 8.2: Background noise


Background noise at each measuring point must be at least 10 dB(A) lower than the noise emitted by the machine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/168/schedule/3/part/2/paragraph/8.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lawnmowers-harmonization-of-noise-emission-standards-regulations-1992/schedule-3/part-2/paragraph-8.2
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