Noise nuisance - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 10:47, 2 December 2022

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	* BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution.		* BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution.
	* Building acoustics.		* Building acoustics.
−	* Building Bulletin 93: acoustic design of schools.
	* Complaining about construction sites.		* Complaining about construction sites.
	* Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.		* Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
	* Decibel.		* Decibel.
	* Flanking sound.		* Flanking sound.
−	* Glass break detector.
	* Noise barrier.		* Noise barrier.
	* Noise level.		* Noise level.
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	* Reverberation time.		* Reverberation time.
	* Quiet period.		* Quiet period.
		+	* Section 61 consent.
	* Sound absorption.		* Sound absorption.
	* Sound frequency.		* Sound frequency.

Editor at 16:42, 24 December 2021

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	Individuals can take independent action by complaining directly to the Magistrates' Court under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.		Individuals can take independent action by complaining directly to the Magistrates' Court under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Acoustic consultant.		* Acoustic consultant.
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	* Glass break detector.		* Glass break detector.
	* Noise barrier.		* Noise barrier.
		+	* Noise level.
	* Pre-completion sound testing.		* Pre-completion sound testing.
	* Privacy.		* Privacy.

Editor at 17:21, 12 May 2021

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	* Decibel.		* Decibel.
	* Flanking sound.		* Flanking sound.
		+	* Glass break detector.
	* Noise barrier.		* Noise barrier.
	* Pre-completion sound testing.		* Pre-completion sound testing.

Designing Buildings at 11:49, 25 September 2020

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	* Structure-borne sound.		* Structure-borne sound.

−	[[Category:~~Other_legislation~~]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]]

Editor at 13:56, 26 June 2020

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	* Acoustic consultant.		* Acoustic consultant.
	* Acoustic design for health and wellbeing.		* Acoustic design for health and wellbeing.
		+	* Acoustics in the workplace.
	* Airborne sound.		* Airborne sound.
	* Approved Document E.		* Approved Document E.
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	* Structure-borne sound.		* Structure-borne sound.

−	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]]	+	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Property_law]]

Designing Buildings at 10:14, 25 May 2020

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−	[[File:~~Noise barrier~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Noise_barrier.jpg\|link=File:Noise_barrier.jpg]]

	Noise nuisance is excessive noise or disturbance that may have a negative effect on health or the quality of life.		Noise nuisance is excessive noise or disturbance that may have a negative effect on health or the quality of life.
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	* Noise barrier.		* Noise barrier.
	* Pre-completion sound testing.		* Pre-completion sound testing.
		+	* Privacy.
	* Property development and music.		* Property development and music.
	* Quiet area.		* Quiet area.

Designing Buildings at 17:25, 18 March 2020

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	Noise nuisance is excessive noise or disturbance that may have a negative effect on health or the quality of life.		Noise nuisance is excessive noise or disturbance that may have a negative effect on health or the quality of life.

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	* No observed effect level – the level of noise exposure where there is no effect on health or the quality of life.		* No observed effect level – the level of noise exposure where there is no effect on health or the quality of life.
−	* Lowest observed effect level – adverse effects on health and the quality of life can be detected ~~at this level~~.	+	* Lowest observed effect level – adverse effects on health and the quality of life can be detected.
−	* Significant observed adverse effect level – ~~the level of noise exposure where~~ there can be significant effects on health and quality of life.	+	* Significant observed adverse effect level – there can be significant effects on health and quality of life.

	The degree of disturbance caused by noise depends on properties such as:		The degree of disturbance caused by noise depends on properties such as:
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	* The general sensitivity of individuals.		* The general sensitivity of individuals.

−	The Noise Policy Statement for England (NPSE) ~~is intended to promote good health and a good quality of life through the effective management of noise. It applies to all types of noise other than noise in the workplace. The NPSE~~ define noise pollution as:	+	The Noise Policy Statement for England (NPSE) define noise pollution as:

	* Environmental noise – which includes noise from transportation sources.		* Environmental noise – which includes noise from transportation sources.
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	* Speech interference.		* Speech interference.
	* Sleep disturbance.		* Sleep disturbance.
−	* Cardiovascular effects.
	* Annoyance, anger and frustration.		* Annoyance, anger and frustration.
		+	* Cardiovascular effects.

	These effects in turn can lead to:		These effects in turn can lead to:
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	* Economic impacts such as decreasing property value and loss of productivity.		* Economic impacts such as decreasing property value and loss of productivity.
	* Social impacts such as sickness or absenteeism.		* Social impacts such as sickness or absenteeism.
−	* Vibrations induced by sound waves can cause structural damage to buildings.	+	* Vibrations induced by some sound waves can cause structural damage to buildings.

	Noise disturbance has become a more common problem as a result of industrialisation, urbanisation and the rapid increase in the number of household appliances, devices, equipment and alarms. However, greater awareness in planning and improved standards of construction can help mitigate potential noise problems.		Noise disturbance has become a more common problem as a result of industrialisation, urbanisation and the rapid increase in the number of household appliances, devices, equipment and alarms. However, greater awareness in planning and improved standards of construction can help mitigate potential noise problems.

	The noise profile of an area should be considered when designing and constructing buildings. The local topography, the location of buildings, their orientation and construction should be planned strategically to minimise the potential impact of noise disturbance, either on the development, between different parts of the development or caused by the development.		The noise profile of an area should be considered when designing and constructing buildings. The local topography, the location of buildings, their orientation and construction should be planned strategically to minimise the potential impact of noise disturbance, either on the development, between different parts of the development or caused by the development.
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−	Construction noise assessments may be carried out, and real-time noise may be monitored on site. Construction noise can be reduced by restricting hours of working and changing construction methodologies. It can be beneficial to carry out noise surveys before development commences so that a baseline condition is established, and complaints procedures should be established. BS5228 is the ‘code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites’.

	Planning permissions may include conditions intended to reduce noise nuisance, and the building regulations part E sets minimum standards for design and construction in relation to the resistance to the passage of sound. In addition, projects that require environmental impact assessments may require specific noise studies.		Planning permissions may include conditions intended to reduce noise nuisance, and the building regulations part E sets minimum standards for design and construction in relation to the resistance to the passage of sound. In addition, projects that require environmental impact assessments may require specific noise studies.
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		+	Construction noise assessments may also be carried out, and real-time noise may be monitored on site. Construction noise can be reduced by restricting hours of working and changing construction methodologies. It can be beneficial to carry out noise surveys before development commences so that a baseline condition is established, and complaints procedures should be established. BS5228 is the ‘code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites’.
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		+	The Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006 (as amended) apply to environmental noise, mainly from transport. The regulations require regular noise mapping and action planning for road, rail and aviation noise and noise in large urban areas.

	Noise nuisance can be reported to local authorities who have a responsibility to tackle unreasonable noise disturbance. Typically, complaints relate to:		Noise nuisance can be reported to local authorities who have a responsibility to tackle unreasonable noise disturbance. Typically, complaints relate to:

Designing Buildings: Reverted edits by 194.83.191.126 (talk) to last revision by Designing Buildings

2020-02-28T12:05:50Z

Reverted edits by 194.83.191.126 (talk) to last revision by Designing Buildings

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	* Car and burglar alarms.		* Car and burglar alarms.

−	Local authorities can serve a legal notice on the person responsible for the noise. If the noise problem persists they may be given a fixed penalty notice or taken to court and fined up to £5000. They can also apply for a Warrant of Entry which allows officers to seize noise-making equipment~~. Period~~.	+	Local authorities can serve a legal notice on the person responsible for the noise. If the noise problem persists they may be given a fixed penalty notice or taken to court and fined up to £5000. They can also apply for a Warrant of Entry which allows officers to seize noise-making equipment.

	Individuals can take independent action by complaining directly to the Magistrates' Court under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.		Individuals can take independent action by complaining directly to the Magistrates' Court under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

194.83.191.126 at 10:55, 28 February 2020

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	* Car and burglar alarms.		* Car and burglar alarms.

−	Local authorities can serve a legal notice on the person responsible for the noise. If the noise problem persists they may be given a fixed penalty notice or taken to court and fined up to £5000. They can also apply for a Warrant of Entry which allows officers to seize noise-making equipment.	+	Local authorities can serve a legal notice on the person responsible for the noise. If the noise problem persists they may be given a fixed penalty notice or taken to court and fined up to £5000. They can also apply for a Warrant of Entry which allows officers to seize noise-making equipment. Period.

	Individuals can take independent action by complaining directly to the Magistrates' Court under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.		Individuals can take independent action by complaining directly to the Magistrates' Court under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.