Logistics Institute University of Hull

WBM was commissioned by Silcock Leedham LLP to provide professional acoustic services associated with the refurbishment of the existing Logistics Institute NIDD Building and the construction of a new 3 storey link block connecting the NIDD Building to the ESK Building at the University of Hull.

Part of this work required a noise assessment of the proposed roof mounted plant both in accordance with BS 4142:1997 and as part of the client's requirement to achieve credits under BREEAM 2006 (P13 Noise Attenuation). The BREEAM assessment required that "sources of noise from the development do not give rise to the likelihood of complaints from existing noise sensitive premises".

The link block roof was provided with a plant deck to accommodate the mechanical services plant for the development and this area overlooked noise sensitive dwellings on Cottingham Road and Newland Park.

WBM undertook noise surveys at various periods of the day to establish the baseline noise levels at the quietest period that the plant would potentially operate. Detailed calculations using the manufacturer's plant noise data demonstrated that the plant noise levels during daytime and late evening use would be well below the level of marginal significance specified in BS 4142:1997. The requirements of BREEAM P13 (Noise Attenuation) were therefore also met.

Posted Date: 22nd Nov 2010