Attachment 4 - Existing_Acoustic_Environment (22.01.20)

3.2       TYPICAL NOISE TARGETS

In the absence of Council Conditions of Consent, the following are referenced for information as typical
noise targets.

3.2.1      Loading Dock Impacts (Trolley collection, mech. plant, compactor etc.)

      Table 1 – EPP Noise 2008, Schedule 1 - Acoustic Quality Objectives for Residential

         Sensitive                    Time of Day                  Criteria (measured at the receptor)
         receptor                                                                dB(A)

                                                                   LAeq,adj,1hr1              LA1,adj,1hr2

                                  daytime and evening                   35                        45
     dwelling (indoors)            (habitable spaces)
                              night-time (sleeping areas)               30                        40
1
 Acoustic descriptor/noise target for continuous noise sources (e.g. mechanical plant).
2
 Acoustic descriptor/noise target for transient impacts arising from loading dock activities (e.g. truck
movements, reversing alarms, compactor, trolley etc.).



3.2.2      Traffic

Generally, the traffic noise impacts onto residential buildings are assessed against indoor noise targets given
in Australian Standard AS 2107-2016 as shown in Table 2. The table references houses and apartments near
major roads. Near minor roads, the targets would be 5dB(A) below the upper limit.

               Table 2 -AS 2107 Recommended Design Sound Levels for Residential

                         Type of occupancy/activity                                      Indoor Noise Limit, Leq,T
                                                                                                 (dBA)

                              Living and Work areas                                              35 to 45

                           Sleeping areas (night time)                                           35 to 40




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