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Residential Noise

There are many sources of noise in residential areas, especially in multiple dwellings and mixed-use buildings. Some of these are caused by the residents themselves, including noise from Stereos, TVs, loud DEP came but
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Mechanical equipment such as air conditioning units, fans and blowers, pumps and elevators is another common source of noise. [Read about a recent case]

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The operation of a commercial business in a residential building, especially one that operates at night such as a bar/restaurant or gym, frequently requires special sound isolation measures.

Many residents find street noises objectionable. Some people, such as musicians, make more noise than the average person and may need to keep sound from traveling out of their apartments. Lastly, some dwellings are so poorly isolated from one another that privacy is compromised.

What Can Be Done?

What about
intermittent noise?
Read about our
Long-Term
Recording System. We can help with all of these problems. The first step is to identify the source of the noise, which is often something other than what the client thinks it is. The next step is to measure the noise. The third step is to determine the transmission paths between the source and the listener.

We will then write a report to document the problems and provide detailed recommendations to fix them. We can work with your contractor or recommend one to you who is experienced in this type of work.

In code compliance cases we can determine if the noise is within legal limits. If it is not, our report can be a powerful bargaining chip to convince the building management (or the owner of the noise source) to correct the problem. Should they remain unwilling to do so, we can provide expert witness testimony in court on your behalf.

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Perhaps you think your problem is unusual? Even unsolvable? You might be surprised. Our Job Types page has a sampling of the kinds of problems we have tackled in the past. Some might even give you a chuckle

Renovations

For certain kinds of new construction and renovation, the DEP will require Noise Control Tests (also called Decibel Tests or Noise Tests). Co-op and condo boards have their own rules and they are becoming increasingly aware of noise problems. Noise Testing may be required for a renovation plan to be approved. We can perform the standard tests for Impact Noise (FIIC)

and Airborne Noise (FSTC) transmission and give recommendations to head off problems in the planning stage, rather than after the construction is done.

Please visit our Testimonial Letters page, which includes letters from Residential Clients.

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