Information
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Source noise / issue
Offensive noise test
Offensive noise test
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Is the noise loud either in an absolute sense or relative to other noise in the area
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Is the noise well above the background noise level?
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Does the noise include any tones, impulses or fluctuations in volume?
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Does the noise occur at times when unreasonable interference with comfort or repose occurs or is likely? For example evening or night
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How often does the noise occur?
- daily
- monthly
- weekly
- monthly
- hourly
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Is the volume, duration or character of the noise typical of the type of activity in question?
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Is the noise affecting or likely to adversely affect people's activities? For example conversation, reading, studying, watching TV, or sleeping.
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Is the noise typical of the activities conducted in the area?
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Only one person needs to be affected as described in the definition for noise to be deemed offensive. However consideration should be given to how many other people are/may be affected by the noise.
Results
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Comments
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Add media
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Environmental health officer
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Witness