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

Management:

Urs Walker
Position: Head of division

Alexander Reichenbach
Position: Head of section Non-Ionising Radiation (NIR)

Hans Bögli
Position: head of section Aircraft, Industrial and Shooting Noise

Fredy Fischer
Position: head of section Railway Noise 

Sophie Hoehn
Position: Head of section Road Noise

Last modification 09.02.2022