This part of BS 5228 gives recommendations for basic methods of noise control A1 relating to construction sites, including sites where demolition, remediation, ground treatment or related civil engineering works are being carried out, and open sites, A1 where work activities/operations generate significant noise levels, including industry-specific guidance.
The legislative background to noise control is described and recommendations are given regarding procedures for the establishment of effective liaison between developers, site operators and local authorities.
This part of BS 5228 provides guidance concerning methods of predicting and measuring noise and assessing its impact on those exposed to it.
BS 5228-1:2009+A1:2014 Referenced Document
BS 4727-3 Group 08 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to telecommunications and electronics. Acoustics and electroacoustics
BS 5228-1:2009+A1:2014 history
2008BS 5228-1:2009+A1:2014 Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites.Part 1:Noise
2008BS 5228-1:2009 Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites – Part 1: Noise
1997BS 5228-1:1997 Noise and vibration control on construction and open sites - Code of practice for basic information and procedures for noise and vibration control
1992BS 5228-4:1992 Noise and vibration control on construction and open sites - Code of practice for noise and vibration control applicable to piling operations