Noise reduction resources
Unwanted noise can come from a range of external sources and activities. The following information acts as a support and reference point for existing and future city residents, developers, architects and designers.
Noise assessment tool
The Noise Ready Reckoner is a tool designed to assist residents, potential residents and designers to assess indoor noise exposure to different sources of city noise. The first of its type in Australia, it also assists in determining if existing noise proofing systems are adequate.
The Noise Ready Reckoner measures three types of noise; traffic noise, anti-social intermittent noise and aircraft noise in (particularly relevant in North Adelaide). An advantage of the Reckoner is that it can also be used to manipulate sound proofing options to see differences in expected noise levels, however the Reckoner does not cover noise generated by music.
Use the Noise Ready Reckoner.
The Planning & Design Code
PlanSA and the Council Assessment Panel (CAP) seek to minimise noise conflict though application of the Planning & Design Code.
Association of Australian Acoustical Consultants
The Association of Australian Acoustical Consultants (AAAC) have developed an acoustical star rating system for apartment blocks and townhouses to promote better standards of noise attenuation. This rating system guide has been prepared principally by and for AAAC members, but it is anticipated that it will also be of use to others involved in the design, development and purchase of apartments/townhouses.