Phiti Acoustics Ltd.

Consultants
in Noiseand Vibration

REPORTTITLE: ACOUSTICREPORTTO INVESTIGATE

NOISECOMPLAINTS
DUE
TO A KITCHENEXTRACTFANAT PIZZAHUT.18 CHERWELL
DRIVE.MARSTON.OXFORD.OX3 6LY

REPORTREF:

ISSUEDTO:

10038-003

PEP ProjectManagementLimited
3'oFloor
TringHouse
77-81High Street
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP234AB

&/

ISSUEDBY:

Rob CantMIOA

DATE:

A p r i l2 0 1 0

PHILIP ACOUSTICS LTD

107 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SGs 1NB

T e l : 01462431877 Fax: 01462431764

E-mail: admin@philipacoustics.co.uk

Memberof TheAssociationof NoiseConsultants

Registeredin EnglandNo.: 4560265

CONTENTS

SUMMARY

1.

INTRODUCTION

2.

ACOUSTICCRITERIA

3.

NOISE& VIBRATIONSURVEY

3.1

Instrumentation

3.2

Measurement
Procedure

3.3

Measurement
Results

4.

N O I S EF R O MM E C H A N I C ASLE R V I C E S
EQUIPMENT

5.

VIBRATIONFROMMECHANICAL
SERVICESEQUIPMENT

6.

RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR NOISEAND VIBRATION
TREATMENTS

6.1

Noise

6.2

Vibration

AppendixA:

Sketchof equipmentlocationand windowsof residential

flat 16a

AppendixB:

Noisesurveyresults

AppendixC:

Vibrationsurveyresults

AppendixD:

854142 Assessment

AppendixE:

Typicalnoiseand vibrationcontroltreatments

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SUMMARY
The residentof Flat 16a,CherwellDrive,Marston,Oxfordhas raisedconcernsaboutbeingdisturbedby
noisefrom externalfans servingan adjacentPizzaHut at 18 CherwellDrrve.
PhilipAcousticsLtd has beencommissioned
by HydeSouthbankHomesto carryout an investigative
noise
and vibrationsurveyto determinethe extentof any noiseor vibrationand to considerpossiblemitigation
measures.
The assessmenthas been requestedby JasonWilliams,Environmental
HealthOfficerof OxfordCity
Council.lt is anticipated
that OxfordCityCouncilwill requirenoisefromthe equipmentto be assessed
againstexistingbackgroundnoiselevelsoutsidenearestaffectedresidential
propertiesgenerallyin
accordance
with proceduresin BritishStandard854142. PhilipAcousticsthereforerecommends
that noise
fromthe kitchenextractfans be designedto not exceedthe existingbackgroundnoiselevelat the closest
non-associated
property.At this levelnoisewouldnot be expectedto be audiblenor cause
residential
nuisanceto residentswithinthe property.
The extractfan will operateduringopeninghoursof Ihe PizzaHut,typicallyto 11pm/midnight
latest.
Acoustictestshavethereforebeencarriedout between10.00pmand 11.30pm.
Lowestmeasuredbackgroundnoiselevelsat 1m from Flat16a bedroomwindowsduringoperatingtimesof
the proposedequipment(equipmentswitchedoff)are Lngo41d8. Backgroundnoiselevelsare due to traffic
on localroads,includingCherwellDriveand MarshLane,and moredistanttrafficon the nearbyA40 dual
carriageway.Basedon the lowestmeasuredbackground
noiselevelsand recommended
criterionof not
exceedingthe backgroundnoisethenthe overalldesigntargetnoiselimitfor the proposedfan to outside
nearestresidential
windowsis 41dBA.
Measuredspecificnoiseof the fans at 1m from Flat 16a bedroomwindowsare L-aeq
55d8. 854142
assessmentusingmeasurednoisedatashowthat noiseattenuation
treatmentis requiredto the fansto
reducenoiselevelsby at least19dBA. Specification
detailfor the noiseattenuation
treatmentis providedin
this reoort.
property,the locationof the fans is
In additionto airbornenoisefromthe fans to the complainant's
structurally
linked(albeitindirectly)
to Flat 16a. Noiseand vibrationmeasurements
withinthe bedroom
indicatethat vibration(andin turn vibrationinducednoise)is incidenton the bedroom,albeitat a lowerlevel
vibration
than due to the airbornenoise. lt is recommended
thatthe fans be re-installed
usingproprietary
isolators.Specification
detailfor the vibrationcontroltreatmentis providedin this report.

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1.

INTRODUCTION
The residentof Flat 16a,ChenvellDrive,Marston,Oxfordhas raisedconcernsaboutbeingdisturbedby
noisefrom externalfans servingan adjacentPizzaHut at 18 chenvellDrive.
PhilipAcousticsLtd has beencommissioned
by HydeSouthbankHomesto carryout an investigative
noise
and vibrationsurveyto determinethe extentof any noiseand vibrationand to considerpossiblemitigation
measures.
This reportprovidesdescription
of the equipment,resultsof a noise,vibrationand observations
surveyplus
discussionof outlinerecommendations
for possiblenoiseand vibrationreductiontreatments.The report
also providescontactdetailsfor suppliersof the specifiedtreatments

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2.

ACOUSTIC CRITERIA
The authorconsidersthatwherethereare complaints
from residentsaboutnoisefrom industrial
"Method
developmentsthen assessmentusingguidancein BritishStandardP,54142:1997
for rating
industrialnoiseaffectingmixed residentialand industriatareas"is appropriate.
Section1 of 854142 describesthe scopeof the standardas beingsuitablefor assessingsourcesof noiseof
an industrialnatureaffectingresidents.
Sections4 throughto 8 provideguidanceon equipmentrequired,surveymethodand calculation
of a rating
level necessaryto carry out an assessment.
The assessmentmethodof 854142 is coveredin Section9 of the standard.Thereare threeconclusions
to
the assessmentdetailedwithin834142. Theseare:
c

/ difference (after subtractingthe background noiselevel from the rating level of the equipment)of
around +10d8 or more indicates that complaintsare likely.

/ difference of around +5dB is of marginal significance.

lf the rating level is more than 1)dB below the measured backgroundlevel then fhis ls a positive
indication that complaintsare unlikely.

Whilstthe upperand lowerlimitsare relatively

well defined,indicating
that complaintsare likelywith an
excessof the ratinglevelabovebackground
of +10d8,and unlikelywhen the ratinglevelis 1OdBor more
belowbackground,
there is littledefinitiveguidancefor wherethe assessmentindicatesa resultbetween
thesetwo parameters.
Althoughnot strictlyapplicablein this instance,it is of benefitto considerguidanceprovidedby The
Environment
Agencyin this instance.Section2.5.6of The Environment
lntegrated
Agency'spolicy'.
Pollution Prevention and Control (IPCC), HorizontalGuidancefor Noise,Paft 1 Regulationsand Permitting
(HorizontalGuidanceNoteIPPC H3 (Part 1)) discussesthis aspectof 8541421997 and statesthat "To be
sure that there is no reasonable cause for annoyance,the Rating Level (Ltr,r) of the noise from the
installationshould be the same as the BackgroundNoiseLevel (Lneo,r)."
Agency'sguidanceand
Basedon assessmentproceduresand guidancein 85'4142,The Environment
projects,
previous
PhilipAcousticsLtd recommends
that noisefromthe equipmentshould
experiencefrom
dBA backgroundnoiseleveloutside
be designedto not exceedthe existinglowestnight-timeLsolsminutes)
windowsof Flat 16a.
This requirement
equatesto no significant
increasein the lowestmeasuredbackgroundnoisewhenthe
to
equipmentis operatingand meansthat noisefromthe equipmentwouldnot be expectedto be disturbing
any nearbyresidents.
vibration(andvibrationinduced
ln additionto airbornenoiseit is also imoortantto considerstructure-borne
vibrationinducednoiseincidenton the flat
noise)to the flat. lt is recommended
thatwhereapplicable,
shouldbe reducedsuchthat measurednoiselevelswithinany habitableroomof the flat do not increasethe
prevailingbackgroundnoiselevelswith windowsclosed.

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3.

BACKGROUND NOISE SURVEY

Two fans servingthe Pizza Hut take-awayare installedon the externalrear wall of the property,ductedto
inside.
Flat 16a is diagonallyadjacentto the PizzaHut abovean adjacentcommercialproperty.Rearwindowsof
the flat,includingthoseof a bedroom,overlookthe locationof the fans and are approximately
6-8mfromthe
fan location.The fans are screenedfromthe bedroomwindowsbv the rearextensionof the PizzaHut
property.
Duringthe visitto sitethe authoralso identified
condensingunits,likelyto be servingthe walk-in
fridge/freezer
of the PizzaHut locatedat low levelon the externalwall. Noisefromthesecondensersis
currentlymaskedby noisefromthe fans,howeverit is anticipated
that once noisefromthe fans has oeen
reducedthen noisefrom the condensersmay becomeapparentand possiblydisturbing.Thesecondensers
operateintermittently,
as requiredby the coolingloadon the fridge/freezer
and the authorwas unableto
measurethe noisefrom the condensersindependently
of the fans at the time of the survey.

3.1 Instrumentation
Table 1 belowliststhe equipmentusedduringthe testsand to download,evaluateand reportthe results.
The soundlevelmeterwas calibratedusingthe UKAScertifiedcalibratorbeforeand afterthe testswith no
chanoenoted.

EquipmentDescriptionand
SerialNumber

Type
Number

Manufacturer

Sound LevelMeter,s/n 2497368

2260

Bruel& Kjaer

0.5"Microphone
sln 2508712

4 18 9

Bruel& Kjaer

Calibratorsln 2454786

4231

Bruel& Kjaer

NoiseExplorersoftware

7815

Bruel& Kjaer

VM-54
PV-83CW

Rion

3-Axis Vibration Meter complete

with tri-axialvibrationpick-up,s/n
00360146

T a b l e1 : E q u i p m e nUt s e d

3.2 Measurement
Procedure
To assessthe impactof noiseand vibrationfromthe equipmentaffectingthe residential
apartment,noise
and vibrationsampleswere recordedadjacentto the fan location,at 1m outsidethe bedroomwindowof Flat
withthe fans
were undertaken
16a and insidethe bedroomwithwindowsopenand closed. Measurements
operatingundernormalconditionsand switchedoff.

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Noisemeasurements
were recordedin termsof Leq,Lminand Lgothird-octave
frequencyspectraand overall
dBA valuesas well as otherstatistical
parameters.FFTfrequencyanalysisvibrationmeasurements
were
recordedin termsof acceleration
(m/s2).
The vibrationmeasurements
withinthe bedroomwerecarriedout on the structuralmasonrvwalls
The noiseand vibrationsurveywas doneon the nightof 25 March2010 by Rob Cantof PhilipAcoustics
Limited.The weatherwas dry and with onlyvery lightwindthroughoutthe survey.

3.3

MeasurementResults
Summaryresultsof the noisesurveyin termsof overalldBA valuesin shownin Table2 below. Graphs
showingfrequencyanalysisof resultsare includedin AppendixB. Resultsof the vibrationsurveyare
includedin AppendixC.

L90

Leq

(dBA)

(dBA)

1m from lowerfan - Fan on

66

67

Fan clearlydominant

1m outsidebedroomwindow- Fan on

54

55

Fan clearlydominant

Insidebedroom(windowsopen)- Fan on

46

47

Insidebedroom(windowsclosed)- Fan on

24

27

Fan slightlyaudible

41

43

Distanttrafficdominantsource

Description

Fan clearlyaudibleand
dominant

1m outsidebedroomwindow- Fan off

(Background)

Gomments

Insidebedroom(windowsopen)- Fan off

28

Insidebedroom(windowsclosed)- Fan off

20

Distanttrafficdominant
No dominantsource
ZJ

identifiable

Table 2: SummaryNoiseSurveyResults

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4.

NOISE FROM MECHANICAL SERVICESEQUIPMENT

The surveyresultsshow thatthe fansoperating(Leq)increasedthe existingbackgroundnoiselevel(Lso)
outsidebedroomwindowsto Flat 16a by approximately
14dBA. In accordancewith BS4'1421997,
an
additionalpenaltyof +sdB shouldbe appliedto this measuredlevel,as the fans are considered
to havea
distinguishable
note (whine).This providesa RatingLevelof60dBA.
The assessmentmethodof 8S4142:'1997
subtractsthe measuredbackgroundnoiselevel(Lso41dBA)from
this calculatedRatingLevel(Leq67dBA). This providesan excessof '19dBA. P541421997advisesthat "a
difference of around +10d8 or more indicatesthat complaintsare likely".
Detailedcalculation
sheetin accordance
with procedures
in 854142 is includedin AppendixD.
To complywith proposedcriteriafor "no reasonablecausefor annoyance"(referSection2 above),fan noise
levelswouldneedto be reducedby at least1gdBA.This is a very largereduction,and wouldrequire
significant
acoustictreatments.Outlinedetailsfor suitablenoisereductionmeasuresare providedin Section
6 of this reoort.

5.

VIBRATIONFROMMECHANICALSERVICESEQUIPMENT
Results
measurements
of thevibration
areincluded
in graphical
formin Appendix
C.
In summaryresultsof the measurements
clearlyidentifypeaksin measuredvibrationin the 100H2and
2O0Hzfrequencybands(1"tand 2ndharmonics),
bothon the fan casingand withinthe bedroomwiththe fan
operating. Notethat it was not possibleto take a measurementon the higherfan casingduing the survey
due to accessreasons.
This is a positiveindicationthat vibrationdue to the fans is incidenton the bedroom,albeitat a lowerlevel
than likelyto causecomplaintdue to the vibrationitself.
Noiselevelsmeasuredwithinthe bedroomwiththe windows(includinginstalledsecondaryglazing)closed
with the fan operatingshowan increaseof approximately
4dBA over measuredbackgroundlevels,including
9dB.
significantly
an increasewithinthe 200H2frequencybandof approximately
It is likelythat the majorityof this excessis due to vibrationinducednoise,ratherthan airbornenoisethrough
the secondaryglazing.
As such,it is recommended
that to complywith proposedcriteriadue to vibrationinducednoise(refer
Section2 above)noiselevelswouldneedto be reducedby at least4dBA,including9dB withinthe 200H2
frequencyband. Outlinedetailsfor suitablevibrationcontrolmeasuresare providedin Section6 of this
report.

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6.

R E C O M M E N D A T I O N SF O R N O I S E A N D V I B R A T I O N T R E A T M E N T S
Notethat PhilipAcousticsLtd can only adviseon noiseand vibrationissuesand thereforeit is recommended
that professional
advicefrom othersmay needto be soughtto confirmsuitability
of the specifiedtreatments
with regardto non acousticissuessuchas airflow,structuralsupportand any visualrequirements.
As discussedin Section3 of this report,duringthe visitto sitethe authoralso identifiedcondensingunits,
likelyto be servingthe walk-infridge/freezer
of the PizzaHut locatedat low levelon the externalwall. Noise
fromthesecondensersis currentlymaskedby noisefromthe fans,howeverit is anticipated
that once noise
fromthe fans has been reducedthen noisefromthe condensersmay becomeapparentand possibly
disturbing.As such,it has not beenpossibleto designsuitablenoisecontroltreatmentsfor the condensing
unitsat this stageand thereforethesehavenot beenincludedin this report.Anticipatednoisecontrol
treatmentsfor this type of equipmentwouldtypicallyincludeacousticlouvredenclosuresor solidacoustic
enclosureswith forcedventilation,
dependingon the levelof attenuationrequired.PhilipAcousticswill be
pleasedto provideassistancein this matter,oncethe dominantnoisesourceof the fans has been
controlled.

6.1

Noise
T h e h i g h l e v ef a
l nhassilencersinstalledtobothinletanddischargeofT
t hheef laonw. l e v ef la n h a s
silencerinstalledto the discharge,but doesnot havean inletsilencer.
Whilstit was not possibleto closelyinspectthe silencersfittedto the high levelfan,the silencerinstalledto
the low levelfan dischargewas observedto be circulartype,approximately
1D long,typicallyas suppliedexstockby manyfan manufacturers.lt is consideredlikelythatthe silencersinstalledto the highlevelfan are
particularly
of similartype but 2D long. Thesetypesof silencersgenerallyprovidelow levelof attenuation,
at
the fowfrequencies(63H2to 25OHz)and it is recommended
that the atmospheric
side silencersto bothfans
shouldbe replacedwith high performance
typesilencers.In additionroomsidesilenceris requiredto the low
levelfan,to reducenoisebreakoutfromthe ductworkwhichpassescloseto the bedroomwindow.
To reducenoisebreakoutfromthe fan casingand adjoiningsectionsof ductworkpriorto the silencers,
the
pieces/ductwork
up to
fans must be installedwithinacousticenclosures,
and any associatedtransformation
with double-skinned
casinqs.
the silencersbothsidesmustbe withinthe enclosureor manufactured
for the replacement
The minimuminsertionloss performance
requirement
silencersare shownin Table3 on
the followingpage:

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Description

Octave Band Centre Frequency (Hz)

63

rzs

250 soo 1k
|
|
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zz

Replaceexisting
silencer- Suitable
silencertypicallya
rectangular
type
nominally1800mmlong

20

No existingsilencerSuitablesilencer
typicallya rectangular
type nominally1200mm
rong

28

Replaceexisting
silencer- Suitable
silencertypicallya
rectangular
type
n o m i n a l l2y1 0 0 m ml o n g

Low Level Fan

20

22

28

27

29

JU

Atmospheric Side

Low Level Fan

12

18

25

20

15

17

22

Roomside

HighLevelFan

21

26

38

33

34

34

Atmospheric
Side

Comments

HighLevelFan

Existingsilencerto be

Roomside

retained

Table 3: SilencerPerformance
Soecification
Notethat rectangular
type silencersprovidefar greaterperformance
than circulartype. lt is expectedthat
circulartype silencerswill not providesuitablelevelof attenuation
to complywith the noiselimit.
Highperformance
acousticenclosuresshouldbe installedaroundthe fans to controlcasingradiatednoiseat
the source.Any servicepenetrations
throughthe enclosure(forcables,etc) must be packedand sealed
airtightusingflexiblenon-hardening
mastic.The enclosuresshouldbe sizedso that any adjoiningductwork
or transformation
sectionsbetweenthe fan and adjacentsilencersare withinthe enclosure.Alternatively
piecesshouldbe constructed
theseductwork/transformation
casingsto an
with acousticdouble-skinned
equivalentspecification
as the enclosurepanels.
To reducevibrationfromthe fan passingto the enclosureit is recommended
are
that flexibleconnections
installedbetweenthe fan and any adjacentductwork.When installedthe flexibleconnections
shouldbe
"loose"
and not taught. Theseflexibleconnections
mustbe withinthe acousticenclosureto controlbreakout
norse.
It is recommended
the enclosurebe formedfromacousticpanelsapproximately
50mmthick. (Nofethat
considerationof non acousfic issues such as structural,ventilationand visual aspecfs are outside the scope
of this acousticrepoft and wouldbe by others).
The construction
and specification
of suitableacousticpanelsis typically:
Solidsheetsteelouterskin minimum189 (1.2mm)thick.
Perforatedsheetsteelinnerskin(facingfans). Perforations
typically3-4mmdiameterholeswith
around30-40%ooen area.
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50mmthickinfillof acousticabsorption(typically
mineralwool of density30 to 40Kg/m';. The infill
shouldbe non-shedding,
non-combustible,
non-hygroscopic
and chemicallyinert.
The panelsshouldprovidethe followingminimumsoundreductionindiceswhen measuredin accordance
with BS2750/3:
1980 (lSO140/3:1978):
125 250 500 1k

2k

4 k( H z )

22

41

3 6d B

29

35

39

Two suggestedsuppliersof the silencersand acousticenclosuresare providedbelow:

SuqqestedSupplier1
Supplier:

AllawayAcousticsLtd

Telephone:

01992550825
www.a Ilawayacoustics.co.
uk

Website:

Contact:

ChrisWilliamsor Andy Smith

S u q q e s t eS
d u p p l i e2r

6.2

Supplier:

IAC Limited

Telephone:

01962 873025

Website:

www.iacl.co.uk

Contact:

lan Rich

Vibration
It is recommended
that the extractfans be re-positioned
usingspringtypevibrationisolatorshavinga
nominalstaticdeflectionminimum25mmunderthe installedtotalweightof the fan. Typicallyfour mounts
rubberor
are required,one for eachcornerof the extractfan unit. The springisolatorsmustincorporate
the fans shallhave
neoprenenoisestop pads. As discussedin Section6.1 above,it is also recommended
"loose"(not taught)
flexibleconnectionsfittedto both sides. To be effectivethe connectionsneed to be
when installed.The flexibleconnections
mustbe withinthe acousticenclosureto reducenoisebreakout.
The vibrationisolatorsare typicallyinstalledwithinthe enclosureas the fixingbetweenthe fan and the
enclosurebasepanel,allowingthe enclosureto be installeddirectlyon cantileverbracketsor similar.
Two suggestedsuppliersof vibrationisolatorsare providedbelow,thesecompaniesshouldbe ableto
provideselectionfor suitablevibrationisolators,
takingintoconsideration
the weightand runningspeedof
the fan.
S u q g e s t eS
d u p p l i e1r
Supplier:

AllawayAcousticsLtd

Telephone:

0 1 9 9 25 5 0 8 2 5

Contact:

Website:

www.allawayacou
stics.co.uk

ChrisWilliamsor Andy Smith

SuqqestedSupplier2
Supplier:
Telephone:
Website:

Contact: Sales
EMTEC
02088483031
www.emtecoroducts.co.uk
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Channel
Level Range
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1
Flal

o.A(w)
o.A(FFr)
Rangeindication

0.5984
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0.3

o.A(w)
o.A(FFT)

Flal

Range indication

0.9999
0 7839
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0.3
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o.A(w)
o.A(FFT)

0.8606
0 8351

500H2
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1
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0.8
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0.6
0.5
0.4
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Flat 16A, Rear Bedroom

Address
Calculationmode
Time'weight
Slore lime/Beginningtime
PartialOver All(Min)
Channel
Level Range
Frequency-weight

18

tsT

Freq.Span(Hz)
Frame No

25t0312O1O
22:24
OFF

mls2lmmls2lmmls
PartiaJOver All(l\.4ax)

003

o.A(w)
o A(FFT)
Range indication

0 0048
0.0046

Flat

0.03

o A(w)
o.A(FFT)

0.0037
0.002

Flal

Range indication

500H2
0/ 999
HANN
mls2
OFF

0.01
0.009
0.008
0 007

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0 003
0.002
0.001
0

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Level Ranqe
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Spectrum
0.0'1
0 009
0.008
0.007

5 """"
5
J

0 003
0.002
0.00'1
0

Channel
LevetRange
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z
0.03

o.A(w)
o.A(FFr)

Flat

Range indication

0.005
0.0046

Spectrum
0.01
0.009
0 008
0 007

E ^^^_
5
a 0.004
0.003
0 002
0 001
0

A P P E N D I XD

854142Assessment

Consultants
in Noiseand Vibration
Project:

PizzaHut, CherwellDrive,Marston

Client:

PEP ProjectManagementLimited

Ref:

10038

Date:

April2010

BS4142:1997ASSESSMENT- EXTERNALFANSTO FLAT 16A REAR BEDROOM

Results

Relevant

Commentary

Cfause B,S,4142
Measurednoiselevel
a

LAeq(5 min)= 55 dB

o.J

Specific nolse is measuredat 1m outside

Fansoperatingundernormaldesign

bedroom windows using extensionpole

conditions

arrangement.

Residualnoiselevel

LAeq(s min)= 43 dB

6.3

Correctionfrom Table 1 inBS4142

LAeq(5 min)= 55 dB

6.3 Table1

Typical backgroundLeq
The measured level was > 9 dB above the

is to subtract0 dB. Thereforethe

residual level thus correctionfrom Table 1

Specificnoiselevelis as the

is 0 dB.

measuredlevel
Acousticfeaturecorrection

+ 5 dB

6.2

The noise contains a distinguishable

continuousnote. Thereforea +5 dB

correctionis applied.

'

RatingLevelat bedroomwindow

(c + d)

(Specificnoise+ corrections)

= 60 dB

Background
noiselevel(latest

LA90(5
min)= 41 dB

8.3

7.3

o
-

Excessof ratinglevelover

Typical low background noise

measurementbetween22.00- 23.30.

openingtime)
(e - f) = +19 dB

level
background

Assessment shows excess of rating level is +19d8 above the

prevailingbackgroundlevel and +9dB above the "complaints

Complaintsare likely

likely" level

PHILIPACOUSTICSLTD
107 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SGs 1NB

Tel: 01462 431877 Fax: 01462 431764

E-mail:admin@philipacoustics.co.uk
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SPECTFICATION
Attenuators are constructed to DW144
specificationfor medium pressureductwork.
Casesare formed from galvanisedsheetsteel
of specifiedgauge, but in no instanceless
than 0.Bmm. Case seams are lock formed
and masticsealed.
Casesare stiffenedand fitted with proprietary
flangesas follows :
GreatestDimension(W or H)
0 - 1000mm
1001 - 1250mm
1251 and above

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Flanoe

Doby20
Doby30
Doby40

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Sound absorbent elements are arranged

within the case to form a series of central
and side splitters of dimensionsdefined by
the attenuator code. Splitter frames are
formed from galvanisedsteel, and contain a
fibrous infill that is non-shedding,non_
combustible,
non-hygroscopic
andchemically
inert. The infill is faced with glass cloth and
perforatedsteel.
Soundabsorbentelementshaveaerodynamic
fairings on air entry and exit end of
attenuator.

J
SP

B.

Sound absorbent element

additionally faced with
Melinexfilm.
Sound absorbent elements
arrangedhorizontally.
Special construction - see
notes on Equipment
Schedule.
Sound absorbent elements
arrangedwithin case to form
a series of central and side
airways.
Fibreless sound absorbent
infill.

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A L L A W AAYC O U S T I C
DIMENSIONS

D E F L E C T I OCNH A R T

1000

9m
800
700
6m
500

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5

3
2 m
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90
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60
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5

20
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COMPONENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

H i g h d e f l e c t i o ns t e e l s p r i n g .
S p r i n gp r e s s u r ep l a t e .
H e i g h ta d j u s t i n gn u t .
L o c k i n gn u t .
S t e e ls p r i n g l o c a t i n gr i n g s .
B a s eo l a t e .
1 O d i a h o l d i n gd o w n b o l t h o l e s .

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CODE

LO,AD DEFLECTION
KG*
mm*

11

BROWN

51

49

12

GREEN

71

45

13

WHITE

102

42

14

BLUE

137

36

15

ORANGE

212

30

16

PURPLE

307

26

* I M P O R T A N T: V a l u e s s h o w n a r e
a b s o l u t em a x i m u m ,
overload capacity must be allowed. Suggested
minimum 5Oo/o. lf in doubt refer to Allaway
A c o u s t i c sL t d .

M o u n t i n g sh a v e s t o v e d p o l y e s t e rf i n i s h
w i t h c o l o u rc o d e ds p r i n g s .
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WPICAL ACOUSTIC
ENCLOSURE SPECIFICATION
Purpose-built
acousticenclosure
shallcomprise
of an independent,
free standingpentapost
subframe
with acousticpanelscompletewith quickreleasecatchesfor accessas required
andall necessary
sleevedpipeductworkpenetrations.
Theframeshallcomprise
of die castaluminium
cornerjointsand extrudedaluminium
profilesintowhichthe insulated,
doubleskinpanelsare recessed
to providea flushexternal
finish.All cornerjointsmustbe manufactured
so that the fixingsto the frameworkare
panels
totallyconcealed.
Wall/roof
are manufactured
from coldrolledsteelsections
with
steelpanelfaces.The acousticpanelsshallbe assembled
locking
usingspecially
designed
clamps.
panelsshallhavea nominal
Theacoustic
thickness
of 50mmandcontaina combination
of
soundabsorbent
in orderto
layers,spacemassbarriersand laminated
dampingcompounds
maintainthe requiredacousticrating.Theoutersurfaces
shallbe selffinishedgalvanised
perforated
for
sheetsteelandthe innerfacegalvanised
sheet.Panelsshallbe reinforced
structural
suitability.
Theacoustic
enclosure
shouldprovidethe followingsoundreductionindiceswhenmeasured
in accordance
with BS2750131980;
100 125 160 200 2s0 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2s00 3150(Hz)
20 21 25 27 30 34 37 36 40 39 37 39 41 39 37 40 (dB)

panelsshouldachievethe followingsoundabsorption
when
coelficients
Theenclosure
measured
in accordance
with BS3638L987;
63
125
0.2 0.26

250
0.65

500
1.0

lK
1.0

2K
1.0

4k
0.95

8K
0.9

(Hz)

panelsshallbe
Whereenclosures
or wherespecified,
the enclosure
are locatedexternally
finishedcompletewith polyesterpowdercoatto any stockedBS/ML colourreference.
the
up to and including
Whereapplicable,
all ductworkconnections/transformations
skin
construction
have
a
double
associated
inletanddischarge
attenuators
shallalso
manufactured
detailedabove.
to the sameperformance
specification

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