Industrial Noise Surveys

If you are proposing to build a new development or residential dwellings near an industrial site or factory, then it is likely that you will be required by the Local Authority to carry out a noise survey to establish whether the development is likely to be affected by the potential noise.

This noise survey is an essential element in calculating the extent of the noise problem and helps to determine what changes if any will be required to the proposed site so that the residents of the dwelling are not affected by the industrial noise.

We at Sound Solution Consultants are experts at carrying out this noise survey for you and to ensure that our survey fully fills the Local Authorities requirements, we will contact the L.A and establish the criteria and duration of the survey.

To carry out the necessary calculations, we will need a full set of drawings along with construction details which we would then be able to use to calculate the expected Sound Insulation value of the proposed dwelling(s) and assess whether additional measures are required.

The noise survey itself would need to be at least 24 hrs in duration although it may actually last longer in order for us to get enough data. The measurement equipment would normally need to be left in a secure location for the survey, however if there are no secure buildings on the site then we would probably need to arrange personnel to supervise the kit and to avoid theft or tampering. The survey must be carried out during mild weather conditions, excessive wind or precipitation will affect the results of the survey, therefore we try and avoid these conditions when arranging the survey.

The likelihood of complaint about noise from industrial development can be assessed using guidance in BS4142:1997.  Since background noise levels vary throughout a 24 hour period it may be necessary to measure during both day and night periods.  Significant noise levels emitted at the weekend as well as during the week will also require similar consideration. 

Noise from landfill waste disposal

The conditions which apply to waste disposal licences, deliveries, days and hours worked, the amount of waste will affect the amount and level of noise generated.  Useful information on noise level prediction can be found in BS5228-1:1997.

Once the survey has been completed, a full report will be submitted to you to pass onto the local authority. If any mitigation measures are required then we would normally consult with you prior to completing the report so that you can review the options open to you.

If you are interested in completing a PPG24 Noise Survey then contact Sound Solution Consultants on 08455 212096 for a quote. For more information on the different types on surveys carried out by Sound Solution Consultants, please visit our Noise Test page.