Construction Sites
The construction phase of a development is often the period over which any potential noise impact is greatest. There are difficulties in applying the same noise control measures to temporary construction activities as are applied to fixed and permanent installations or operations. The reasons for this are as follows:
- Construction work is of a nature whereby noise control measures can be restrictive and could result in unreasonable prolonging of the site works and construction programme
- Work sites are not fixed and change according to the demands of the construction programme
- Work, in the initial stages at least, is conducted out of doors without the benefits of fixed buildings
- Mobile plant is used which imposes a limit on the scope for noise control measures
In the UK, no fixed limits apply to the construction site noise. However, advice and guidelines to local planning authorities and developers in the UK can be found in Planning Policy Guidance Note PPG24, British Standard BS5228 and Department of the Environment (DoE) Advisory Leaflet (AL) 72. AL72 is out of print, but remains as a paper giving guidance on acceptable levels of noise. PPG24 refers to the guidance in BS5228 in respect of construction noise.
Paragon Acoustic Consultants offer services including:
Paragon Acoustic Consultants offer services including:
- Preparation of Section 61 agreements
- Monitoring of noise and vibration levels during the construction process
- BS5228 assessments to predict demolition and construction noise around a site
- Recommending limiting noise and vibration levels
Woodley House, 65-73 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3JP
Telephone 0118 9448 444 Email: enquiries@paragonacoustics.com
