Acoustic Reports

Acoustic Reports are prepared for submission to Council to support a Development Application in all areas of Sydney. The following acoustic reports are prepared and include a noise assessment, acoustical design for noise control and noise compliance certification:

  • Aircraft noise assessment.
  • Road traffic and rail noise and vibration assessment.
  • Environmental noise impact assessment for the following:
    • Gymnasiums;
    • Clubs, Hotels, Bars and Restaurants;
    • Childcare Centres;
    • Boarding Houses;
    • Commercial and Industrial Premises.
  • Sound insulation to meet the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

Request a Fee Proposal to prepare an acoustical report by emailing your details, site address, architectural drawings and Council requirements to info@acousticreports.com.au.

The acoustic reports are prepared by Danny Kastak, a qualified acoustical consulting engineer with a Bachelor and Master of Engineering degree at the University of New South Wales, a member of the Institute of Engineers, Australia and Australian Acoustical Society, and over 20 years of experience as a practicing consulting acoustical engineer in Sydney.

 

AIRCRAFT NOISE

An Aircraft Noise Assessment Report is provided for new residential developments, including alterations and additions, with cost effective noise control recommendations to comply with the following:

  • Australian Standard 2021-2015 “Acoustics – Aircraft noise intrusion – Building siting and construction”.
  • The latest ANEF (Aircraft Noise Exposure Forecast) noise contour maps.

Additional information on aircraft noise can be obtained from the aircraftnoise.com.au website and the Air Services Australia website.

ROAD TRAFFIC AND RAIL NOISE

A Road Traffic and/or Rail Noise and Vibration Assessment Report is provided for new residential developments, including alterations and additions, with recommended building envelope construction details to effectively reduce outside traffic/rail noise to comply with Council requirements and the following Standards and EPA guidelines:

  • Australian Standard 3671-1989 “Acoustics – Road traffic noise intrusion – Building siting and construction”;
  • Australian Standard 2107-2016 “Acoustics – Recommended design sound levels and reverberation times for building interiors”;
  • NSW Road Noise Policy published by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA);
  • Development Near Rail Corridors and Busy Roads – Interim Guidelines published by the NSW Department of Planning;
  • State Environment Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IMPACT

An Environmental Noise Impact Assessment Report is provided with recommendations for noise control and a noise management plan for the following developments:

  • Gymnasiums;
  • Clubs, Hotels, Bars and Restaurants;
  • Childcare Centres;
  • Boarding Houses;
  • Commercial and Industrial Premises.

The Acoustic Report is carried out to meet the following requirements:

  • Noise Guide for Local Government published by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA);
  • NSW Noise Policy for Industry published by the EPA;
  • Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) requirements;
  • Council requirements such as Conditions of Consent, LEP and DCP.

BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA (BCA)

An Acoustical Report is provided with recommendations and construction details for Class 1, 2, 3 and 9(c) developments to comply with Part F5 of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), part of the National Construction Code (NCC).

For Class 2 and 3 residential buildings, acoustical recommendations are provided and the architectural drawings are reviewed to ensure that the development complies with the following BCA requirements:

  • Floors separating occupancy units and from other areas achieve Rw + Ctr 50 and Ln,w 62;
  • Common walls achieve Rw + Ctr 50 rating;
  • Common walls separating a habitable room from a wet area achieve Rw + Ctr rating with a discontinuous construction;
  • Walls separating occupancy units from common areas achieve Rw 50;
  • Walls separating occupancy units from plant room and lift shaft achieve Rw 50 rating with a discontinuous construction;
  • Services separated from habitable rooms achieve Rw + Ctr 40 rating;
  • Services separated from kitchens or non-habitable areas achieve Rw + Ctr 25 rating.