Hand held percussive breakers with mass above 10 kg driven by electrical, chemical or thermal energy or by energy transmitted by compressed air, steam or hydraulic means. (HS: 84671900, 84672990, 84678900)

Proposed Amendments to Designated Areas in Noise Control (Construction Work Designated Areas) Notice (Cap. 400L), Noise Control (Air Compressors) Regulations (Cap. 400C) and Noise Control (Hand Held Percussive Breakers) Regulations (Cap. 400D); (17 page(s), in English)

To tighten the noise emission standards for hand held percussive breakers above 10kg through legislative amendments. The proposed standards for hand held percussive breakers have made reference to overseas standards recognized internationally, and taken local situation into account.