Community Noise & Vibration

Projects can introduce noise or vibration to the environment or conversely, future developments can be impacted by existing sources of noise & vibration. Intertek can help project personnel to interpret local, state, and federal noise regulations, ordinances, and guidelines and has the expertise to assist the project in achieving its community goals. Whether it is noise from rooftop mechanical systems bothering nearby residents, or vibrations from transit systems impacting a sensitive development, Intertek BSS-NAV can identify project objectives, assess environmental noise & vibration problems, and develop solutions to achieve the project goals or environmental requirements.

Our community noise & vibration services help to answer questions such as:

• Will residents in my multi-family or mixed-use project be bothered by noise or vibration from a nearby railway or roadway?
• Does my project’s mechanical equipment comply with local and state noise ordinances?
• What sound isolation ratings should my project’s façade achieve to reduce outdoor noise impacting indoor spaces?
• How might the vibration from the nearby subway impact our science and research laboratory facility?
• Can the noise of aircraft using the new helipad be quantified and mitigated for the hospital patients and neighbors?