The draft requires that the sound level meters and sound level meter-recorders used comply with IEC standard 61672-1. This involves devices used to measure sound.

Ministerial Decree setting out the procedures for implementing the Decree of the Government of the Brussels Capital Region of 26 January 2017 laying down the conditions for broadcasting electronically amplified sound in establishments open to the public

The Draft Ministerial Decree implements the Decree of the Government of the Brussels Capital Region of 26 January 2017 laying down the conditions for broadcasting electronically amplified sound in establishments open to the public. This government decree imposes a number of requirements on establishments open to the public that broadcast amplified sound, including the requirement to use sound level meters and sound level meter-recorders (depending on the sound broadcasting category of the establishment)

The draft ministerial decree sets out the technical features which these sound level meters and sound level meter-recorders must have.

Environment - Noise - Amplified sound - Sound level meters and sound level meter-recorders - Technical specifications