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Main Title Model Noise Control Provisions for Building Codes and Implementation Manual.
Author Harris, A. S. ; Keast, D. S. ; Miller, N. P. ; Schultz, T. J. ;
CORP Author Bolt Beranek and Newman, Inc., Cambridge, MA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Noise Abatement and Control,
Year Published 1981
Report Number EPA-550/9-81-401;
Stock Number PB82-134081
OCLC Number 1061147492
Subjects Noise control--United States ; Noise pollution--United States ; Building laws--United States ; Building materials--Standards--United States
Additional Subjects Noise(Sound) ; Noise reduction ; Building codes ; Acoustic measurement ; Environmental engineering ; Performance standards ; Acoustic insulation ; Noise pollution ; Noise levels
Holdings
Library Call Number Additional Info Location Last
Modified		 Checkout
Status
ELBD RPS EPA 550-9-81-401 repository copy AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 11/13/2018
NTIS  PB82-134081 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation iv, 94, [5] pages : illustrations, charts ; 28 cm
Abstract
A model municipal noise control code for buildings has been developed. Also included is an implementation manual for this code. The provisions of the code were developed with three objectives in mind. First, they attempt to minimize the adverse health and welfare effects of intruding noise without requiring the construction of economically unreasonable buildings. Proposed standards for the outdoor reduction of noise levels are achievable with existing materials and construction techniques. Secondly, enforcement for the review of plans and for the acceptance of completed buildings are described. Thirdly, this material should help jurisdictions develop a process of administration and enforcement that is compatible with existing building code procedures. The model provisions of the proposed building code contain performance standards. These standards are administered and enforced by review of plans and inspections during and after construction of buildings.
Notes
"August 1981." Includes bibliographical references.
Contents Notes
A model municipal noise control code for buildings has been developed. Also included is an implementation manual for this code. The provisions of the code were developed with three objectives in mind. First, they attempt to minimize the adverse health and welfare effects of intruding noise without requiring the construction of economically unreasonable buildings. Proposed standards for the outdoor reduction of noise levels are achievable with existing materials and construction techniques. Secondly, enforcement for the review of plans and for the acceptance of completed buildings are described. Thirdly, this material should help jurisdictions develop a process of administration and enforcement that is compatible with existing building code procedures. The model provisions of the proposed building code contain performance standards. These standards are administered and enforced by review of plans and inspections during and after construction of buildings.