Association of Noise Consultants
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The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) is a UK based organisation of companies that are engaged in the business of acoustics, noise and vibration consulting.
to fit within current noise regulation
and produce an environmental impact assessment
often leading to appearance as an expert witness at public inquiries.
In building acoustics, sound insulation is tested between dwellings as required by approved document E of the Building Regulations
, schools are designed for optimal learning conditions and the acoustic environments of performing arts venues are designed for their specific intended purposes.
Overview
There is a great range of specialisations within the ANC. Environmental noise consultants carry out measurement, calculation, evaluation and mitigation of noise pollutionNoise pollution
Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal or machine-created environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life...
to fit within current noise regulation
Noise regulation
Noise regulation includes statutes or guidelines relating to sound transmission established by national, state or provincial and municipal levels of government. After the watershed passage of the United States Noise Control Act of 1972, other local and state governments passed further regulations...
and produce an environmental impact assessment
Environmental impact assessment
An environmental impact assessment is an assessment of the possible positive or negative impact that a proposed project may have on the environment, together consisting of the natural, social and economic aspects....
often leading to appearance as an expert witness at public inquiries.
In building acoustics, sound insulation is tested between dwellings as required by approved document E of the Building Regulations
Building Regulations
Building regulations are statutory instruments that seek to ensure that the policies set out in the relevant legislation are carried out. Building regulations approval is required for most building work in the UK...
, schools are designed for optimal learning conditions and the acoustic environments of performing arts venues are designed for their specific intended purposes.