BS4142 Noise surveys are carried out when investigating the impact of a noise source located or proposed to be located close to residential dwellings. The type of source can be external machinery or a building such as a factory.
The purpose of the noise report is to establish whether there is any risk of the operation affecting local residents. Sound Solution Consultants can evaluate the problem and then carry out the necessary survey in accordance with the guidance of BS4142 and then if required, report and recommend a remedial course of action.
Example BS4142 Survey
The picture to the left shows a series of Air conditioning units placed near some windows of a building, typically the local Authority would request a BS4142 Survey to establish whether they create a potential noise risk to the local residents before the units are installed.
Other typical noise sources covered under BS4142
Nightclub noise, Pubs and small power Generators, the term used when identified as a noise problem is Statutory Noise Nuisance, the local Authority has the Authority to serve a Noise Abatement notice on the culprit if found to be guilty and any offending equipment could be disabled or even confiscated.