Information Response - Acoustics

Figure 1: Common Noise Sources And Their Typical Sound Levels (SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA;, 2020)

NOOSA NOISE REGULATIONS
Noise control laws are enforced under the Environmental protections Act 1994. Under the act Council
has authority to investigate noise breaches. Whilst there does not appear to be regulations specifically
for this business type, there are requirements for noise emissions from air-conditioning units which
could be used to draw a comparison. It is important to note that these levels are for air-conditioning
units, and are for comparative purposes only:
An occupier of a premises where air conditioning equipment is located, commits an offence under
the Environmental Protection Act if the equipment is operated:

    •   after 10:00 PM on any day and before 7:00 AM of the following day in a manner that makes
        noise of more than 3 dB(A) above the background level;
    •   from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on any day in a manner that makes a noise of more than 5 dB(A)(Show
        info) above the background level;
    •   between the hours of 7:00AM to 7:00PM in a manner that makes a noise of more than 50dB(A).

NOISE MITIGATION CONTROL MEASURES
A combination of R2.5 Insulation and Gyprock Soundcheck will be applied to the internal walls.
Particular attention has been given to the adjoining business walls, and the southern wall which faces
the southern residents.

Urban Planners Queensland
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