Regulations in force covering suppression of Broad Band interference
Note: This appendix is only a broad guide to the Regulations; it is not a detailed or complete picture of the legislation copies of the legislation can be obtained from Government Bookshops.
Discussions are taking place on a European Community Directive which will in due course result in Regulations concerning interference from and immunity of a wide range of additional apparatus, including domestic radios, televisions and other entertainment products.
The Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interterence from Ignition Apparatus) Regulations 1973 (SI 1973/1217).
These Regulations are intended to ensure that engine ignition systems do not cause interference to radio and television reception. They set out the limits of electromagnetic energy that can be radiated by the ignition systems of motor vehicles and boats.
The Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Household Appliances, Portable Tools etc) Regulations 1978 (SI 1978/1267) as amended by SI 19851808.
These Regulations are intended to ensure that household appliances. portable tools and other electrical equipment do not cause interference to radio and television reception. The Regulations and equipment covered are based on British Standard BS8OO: 1983. The Regulations apply to all equipment covered in the British Standard which is sold, offered or advertised for sale or let on hire for business purposes from 1 April 1979 (except for lighting dimmers which are covered from 1 November 1979). Equipment sold or let on hire belore these dates need not comply.
The Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Fluorescent Lighting Apparatus) Regulations 1978 (SI 1978/1268) as amended by SI 1985/807.
These Regulations are intended to ensure that fluorescent lights do not cause intereference to radio and television reception. The Regulations state that fluorescent lights sold and used within 15 metres of residential accommodation must be suppressed to levels laid down in British Standard BS5394: Part 1:1983. Fluorescent lights which do not conform and which are not designed for use in residential areas (that is, they are for industrial or commercial use) must have a label stating this.
The Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Radio Frequency Heating Apparatus) Regulations 1971 (SI 1971/1675).
These Regulations are intended to ensure that radio frequency heating ovens and similar apparatus do not cause interference to radio communications.
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