Environmental Noise - Residential

Noise and Sound Services carry out assesments that are required by Councils if noise produced by the proposed development has the potential to cause annoyance. Environmental noise assesments are often required for the installation of new inclinators, air conditioners, pool pumps and equipment. Acoustical measurements are taken of the existing background noise. Noise predictions are made of the potential noise impact and mitigation measures recommended if required to meet Council's requirements.

The following show examples of environmental noise assessments for residential premises:

New Air Conditioners Council's may require as a condition of consent for a DA for homes, that proposed air conditioning equipment when installed will meet 5dB over the background noise criteria at neighbouring premises.
Pool Pump Some NSW Council’s require new pool equipment to be assessed prior to use to protect neighbours from excessive noise.
Inclinator Inclinator motors and / or rail squeal may require mitigation to shield neighbours from noise.

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