Noise and NIR Division

The Noise and Non-Ionising Radiation (NIR) Division seeks to protect human health and the environment from harmful impacts or nuisances due to noise or non-ionizing radiation (NIR). The legal basis is provided by the Noise Abatement Ordinance (NAO) and the Ordinance on Protection against Non-Ionizing Radiation (ONIR). The Division publishes overviews of emission/exposure levels, and it supports the cantonal and communal authorities in their enforcement activities.

The division is responsible for the topic:

Topic Noise

Topic Electrosmog and light

The division consists of:

Noise and NIR Division: Management, Staff Unit, Secretarial Office

Non-Ionising Radiation Section (NIR)

Aircraft, Industrial and Shooting Noise Section

Railway Noise Section

Road Noise Section

Last modification 09.02.2022