RFI - 7. Accoustic

6. Noise Criteria
6.1     Road Traffic Noise Criteria
The Queensland Development Code (QDC) MP4.4 is referred to for the minimum design
requirements.


6.1.1    Queensland Development Code MP4.4
To determine the minimum design requirements for any new developments located in a transport
noise corridor, the Queensland Development Code Part 4.4 may be applied if no alternative solutions
are provided. In accordance with MP4.4, the noise categories are stated in Table 3.

                               Table 3: Queensland Development Code Noise Categories
                                                                   Noise level L10 (18hr) dB(A)
                                  Category
                                                                   (Including façade correction)
                                 Category 4                                    ≥ 73
                                 Category 3                                   68-72
                                 Category 2                                   63-67
                                 Category 1                                   58-62
                                 Category 0                                    ≤ 57


The building treatment for any future development onsite shall be determined at Building Approval
stage, in general accordance with the Queensland Development Code. Alternative solutions may be
provided on request.


6.2     Environmental Noise Criteria
The noise criteria as applied by Noosa Shire Council are as follows:


6.2.1    Acoustic Quality Objectives
Table 4 below presents the acoustic quality objectives at noise sensitive receptors as detailed in
Schedule 1 of the EPP (Noise) 2008.

                          Table 4: Acoustic Quality Objectives at Noise Sensitive Properties

                                                                   Acoustic Quality Objectives, dB(A)
          Sensitive Receptor          Time of Day
                                                              LAeq,adj,1hr     LA10,adj,1hr        LA1,adj,1hr

              Dwelling              Day and Evening
                                                                  50               55                 65
             (outdoors)              (7am – 10pm)

                                    Day and Evening
               Dwelling                                           35               40                 45
                                     (7am – 10pm)
              (Indoors)
                                  Night (10pm – 7am)              30               35                 40




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