Residential Noise Control Guidance Sheet 6/29/16
Distributed by: New York City Department of Environmental Protection The following is intended to provide guidance for residents of New York City seeking relief from city noise. Residential noise control options, methods, products and services are described to aid homeowners and tenants living in multi-family dwellings (apartments, condos, etc.) and in single-family homes. Guidance is […]
What Noises Cause Hearing Loss?
Noise is a significant source of hearing loss, but you can protect your hearing. An important first step is to understand how noise causes hearing loss. Loud Noise Can Cause Hearing Loss Quickly or Over Time Hearing loss can result from a single loud sound (like firecrackers) near your ear. Or, more often, hearing […]
Impact Noise vs. Airborne Noise
Noise types are generally divided into two. Impact noise is (Impact Inherent) and airborne noise (Airborne). Other types of noise, such as side noises, are mostly caused by the environment and are problems that can be solved by soundproofing walls and windows. Impact Noise When someone drops a book or taps their foot, the […]
The Importance of Soundproofing
Noisy environments can have negative impacts on the mental and physical health as well as the quality of life of occupants in a building (loss of focus and privacy, stress, sleeping problems, etc.). In today’s reality where working from home and uninterruptible noise pollution are becoming increasingly common, architects, building owners and developers are—now more […]
Health Effects Of Environmental Noise Pollution
It might be tempting to think that noise isn’t a serious health issue, after all, it’s just noise. It won’t kill us … right? Well, maybe. Exposure to prolonged or excessive noise has been shown to cause a range of health problems ranging from stress, poor concentration, productivity losses in the workplace, and communication difficulties […]
