Appendix D Acoustic Report - 14-16 Mary Street, Noosaville - Bounce Hostels 15.6.2018

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                                                        Table of contents
     1           Introduction .....................................................................................................1

     2           Acoustic Terminology ....................................................................................2
                         Sound (Noise) Level .................................................................................2
                         “A” Weighted Sound Pressure Level - dB(A) ............................................2
                         Statistical Sound (Noise) Levels ...............................................................2

     3           Noise Criteria ...................................................................................................3
                         Acoustic Quality Objectives ......................................................................3
                         Mechanical Plant Noise ............................................................................4

     4           Background Noise ..........................................................................................5

     5           Predicted Noise Levels ...................................................................................7
                         General Methodology ...............................................................................7
                         Air Conditioners ........................................................................................8
                         Refrigeration Plant ....................................................................................8
                         Vehicle Noise (Car Parks and Driveways) ................................................9
                         Guest Noise ............................................................................................10

     6           Discussion of Results and Attenuation.......................................................10
                         Air Conditioners ......................................................................................10
                         Refrigeration Plant ..................................................................................10
                         Vehicle Noise ..........................................................................................10
                         Guest Noise ............................................................................................10

     7           Conclusion and Summary of Recommendations .......................................11


     Appendix A – Site Plans
     Appendix B – Measured Noise Levels




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