Section Saf-C 3236.03 - Noise Limits(a) Each inspection station shall use a decibel meter to measure muffler noise emissions.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Saf-C 3206.01, sound testing shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the SAE International Recommended Practice J2825, "Measurement of exhaust sound, pressure levels of stationary on highway motorcycles," pursuant to RSA 266:59-a.(c) A motorcycle shall be rejected if sound emissions exceed:(1) Ninety-two decibels while the engine is operating at idle speed;(2) For motorcycles with less than 3 or more than 4 cylinders, 96 decibels while the engine is operating at 2,000 revolutions per minute or 75 percent of maximum engine speed, whichever is less; or(3) For 3 and 4 cylinder motorcycles, 100 decibels while the engine is operating at 5,000 revolutions per minute or 75 percent of maximum engine speed, whichever is less.(d) An autocycle as defined in RSA 259:4-d shall not be considered a motorcycle for purposes of 3236.03.N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3236.03
(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11016, Effective 1/7/2016, Expires 7/5/2026.Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 28, Filed July 14, 2016, Proposed by #11135, Effective 7/2/2016, Expires 7/2/2026.