CSP Acoustics has completed a noise impact assessment for a factory extension to Strathmore Water’s facilities, at 126 West High Street, Forfar. The extension is to provide additional facilities for automated bottled water stacking and packing lines.
Noise measurements were completed of existing ambient noise levels at the housing adjacent to the factory site. Measurements were also completed of existing factory plant; these were used as the basis for assessing noise impact from the new extension.
The assessment was completed using the method set out in BS 4142:2014 and to recommended internal noise limits set out in BS8233:2014 and WHO.
The assessment model not only included noise break out from the building extension, but also the influence of an enclosed conveyor system that will link the existing factory production line with the extension. By creating a noise model, it was easy to identify potential noise problems for existing dwellings.
The results of this work determined that noise from the proposed development should have a minimal impact on existing housing.
Strathmore Water (A.G. Barr)/JFS Architects LLP
Industrial Noise / BS4142 / BS8233 / PAN2011 / TAN2011
It is a fact that the impact of many acoustical issues can be reduced by making appropriate early stage design decisions – site layout, building planning, materials and structures choices can all affect the magnitude and therefore cost of dealing with noise, privacy and communication issues. To help designers become more aware of the impact of acoustics on design and development CSP Acoustics is happy to provide CPD Updates on Acoustics and Noise issues to design practices and client organisations. Lunchtime, or longer, CPD sessions can be arranged for delivery in-house to suit client and design organisations.
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