New Law and Regulations in Design :
- Noise Legislation impacts on all design and development stages
- Impacts on site selection / construction / operations of projects
- Look out for “Through the Legal Maze - Noise” from RIBA Publications in 2007 (author Nick Smith)
- Essential handbook for designers
Noise Impact Assessments - Tougher Thresholds :
- Some local authorities tightening up on criteria
- More time needed for reports
- Commission surveys early
Construction Noise and CDM 2007:
- Increased focus on Noise at Work
- Site operations are noisy
- Design out Noise and HAV
- Small changes in noise levels - big effects on workforce
DEFRA Construction Noise Data to Reduce Site Noise:
- Designers decide on constructions
- Design choices can reduce site noise
- Use data at www.defra.gov.uk/environment/noise/research/index.htm to inform selections
New Control of Noise at Work Regulations now in place:
- Reduced action levels
- Clients expect Designers to help
- Design for lower reverberant levels
- Provide quiet places
- Regulations and guidance at:
- www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1989/Uksi_19891790_en_1.htm
- www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg362.pdf
