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Loud and inappropriate noise The Uttarakhand government forbids filming reels and videos at Char Dham

Loud and inappropriate noise The Uttarakhand government forbids filming reels and videos at Char Dham
Loud and inappropriate noise The Uttarakhand government forbids filming reels and videos at Char Dham

The Char Dham shrines are 50 meters or less from the Uttarakhand government’s ban on filming reels and videos.
This is a long overdue decision because the video producers engage in behavior that might be deemed improper for a place of sanctity in addition to obstructing pilgrims’ paths and causing delays in line.

Chief Secretary Radha Raturi of the state stated, “Some people record videos, create reels, sing, play music, and do other things that hurt other people’s religious feelings. Having a cell phone and making calls with it is not forbidden. However, it is forbidden to play loud music, create reels, or cause any other disturbance on the temple grounds.

When a 60-quintal “Om” figure was erected at Kedarnath Dham in 2023, there were protests. Since then, it has become a location for selfies. Many people think that the attention on these things ruins the quiet reflection and devotional feelings associated with visits to sacred sites.

In a review meeting, the state’s chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, also urged all VIPs to postpone their yatra beyond May 21 due to the influx of pilgrims.

Furthermore, letters warning against unregistered yatris attending the yatra due to chaos have been sent to all states. Only online registration is available, and the government has asked that those who have registered arrive in Dham by the deadline. Before the yatra, health examinations are required, and people with co-morbidities, like heart conditions, are asked to disclose this information.

The increasing practice of creating reels—at times in awkward positions, using loud voices, etc.—has raised concerns at other houses of worship as well. For example, there have been numerous incidents of locals in Ayodhya beating up people who are bathing in the Sarayu, at the ghats, and creating reels to songs that are offensive. “There should be respect for the religious and spiritual sanctity of holy places,” stated Mahant Raju Das.There are plenty of other places to visit if your only goal in visiting is to view the pictures, videos, and social media posts. There are about thirteen locations for selfie sticks in Ayodhya, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was notably pictured at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk snapping a picture of himself using a phone on a selfie stick.

On May 10, the Char Dham yatra was declared open. Over 3.3 lakh people had visited the shrines as of Thursday.

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www.theweek.in

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Drilling holes in the wall, tapping the floor, or pulling furniture at night for ten years

SINGAPORE: A resident has had enough of her noisy upstairs neighbor of ten years and has taken to social media to seek guidance from other Singaporeans.

The internet user stated on Monday, February 26, that for ten years, “literally every single day, either they are drilling the wall for more than thirty minutes (don’t know drill what also) or knocking the floor with a walking stick and dragging furniture at night.”

Although it’s manageable, there are moments when it becomes unbearably loud.

I went upstairs one night to confront them, and when they didn’t answer the door, they kept knocking on the floor with what sounded like an old-fashioned metal hollow walking stick. That’s how I knew it was a walking stick.

Every time it gets really loud at night, I also call the police, but the noises only stop for a few days before they start knocking and dragging again.

After knocking and getting no response, I’m at a loss for what further action to take. Because my estate is close to IMH, the only conclusion I can think of is that the person may be a patient there.

I’m not sure what I should or can do with that knowledge. Is there anyone who can offer advice on what to do? Asking, “Legal or not-so-legal ideas accepted,” the writer continued.


Remarkably, the post inspired a few more people to share their own tales of “nuisance neighbors.” Numerous people related their personal experiences of coping with neighbors of this type.

Some agreed that a confrontation was necessary, while others went so far as to involve the authorities by calling them. Some countered that these actions didn’t offer long-term fixes.

One resident who had experienced noisy neighbors firsthand wrote, “I feel you.”

“My neighbors next door have noisy kids upstairs as well as persistent floor knocking.” It is possible that they have a platform in their room because every time they run, jump, or walk on it, a hollow sound is heard.

Not something I could handle once at midnight. went up and reprimanded them angrily. The 15-year-old boy denied knocking; when his mother arrived at the door, I reprimanded her as well.

Since then, there has been some but not much less noise. I had previously provided HDB with feedback, but it was also ineffective.

Another said, “We left notes for this specific household.”

“I spoke with them directly and gave them my contact information to let them know when it became too loud.” It was effective for a while, but then it got worse.To cut a long tale short, we made several calls to HDB, the town council, and the police.

When we got our neighbors together, we noticed that they were all growing irritated and they also reported this family. Then we repeated the process, reiterating our earlier reports (i.e., telling HDB that everyone had called the police several times and that this was the last straw).

The next day, I got a call from HDB, who sounded like an intern reading from a script and didn’t know how to assist. However, we never had any problems (with) this family again after that day.

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theindependent.sg

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China is going after airport noise pollution

BEIJING: In an effort to encourage the green transformation of civil aviation, China has published a three-year action plan for the prevention and control of noise pollution at civil airports.

The plan was jointly released by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

The action plan states that by 2025, a standard system for preventing and controlling pollution at airports should be essentially established and that significant advancements in the development of important monitoring technologies should be made.

By 2025, it was stated, airports handling at least 5 million passengers annually ought to be able to track the source of civil aircraft noise events in real time.

According to the action plan, by 2027, the environs of airports with a minimum yearly passenger throughput should have improved environmental quality.

References

thepeninsulaqatar.com

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How the construction industry is becoming quieter thanks to a Hong Kong start-up’s use of recycled plastic

  • Acoustic Metamaterials Group produces noise-cancelling barriers for the construction industry using recycled plastic.
  • The Green Tech Fund of the Hong Kong government provided US$435,000 to the startup’s founder so they could test technology for producing more noise-efficient products.

The goal of the smart materials and acoustics company Acoustic Metamaterials Group (AMG), situated in Hong Kong, is to increase the utilization of recycled plastic in the construction sector in order to assist in reducing noise pollution and the industry’s carbon footprint.

Chen Shuyu, the founder and director of the start-up, claims that their manufacturing technology can recycle plastic waste to create noise-control products that have an acoustic performance that is on par with or better than that of conventional materials like rockwool, fiberglass, and foam.
“Recycled plastic could replace nearly all types of materials used for acoustic purposes in buildings and in noise-cancelling barriers,” stated Chen. Chen is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion on construction at the GreenTech Summit on Monday, which is a part of the government-organized Hong Kong Green Week.

By altering the structure of solid surfaces like plastic, metamaterials can achieve sound absorption comparable to or even greater than that of conventional acoustic materials without the need for additional components, according to AMG’s product catalogue.

Chen added that this lowers the overall manufacturing cost. The recycled plastic is gathered from factories in mainland China where AMG’s products are made.

AMG was established in 2014 in Hong Kong, and the company claims that its products are used commercially in a variety of industries, such as consumer electronics, automobiles, hi-fi and smart wearables, construction, electrical and mechanical systems, and home appliances.

The government’s Green Tech Fund awarded HK$3.4 million (US$435,000) to Chen’s research and development platform Lumi method in 2022 so that it could test its manufacturing method for further high-efficiency, noise-absorbing materials made from recycled plastic.

The Green Tech Fund was established in 2020 with HK$400 million from the Hong Kong government to fund research and development projects that advance the city’s decarbonization efforts and enhance environmental advantages.

AMG can produce 200,000 square meters of metamaterials annually, part of which are derived from recycled plastic.

Developers in Hong Kong have been using AMG’s road and noise barriers at development sites since 2020. Additionally, China, Japan, the EU, and the UK are recipients of AMG’s exports.

According to Chen, the company wants to use more recycled plastic in the production of noise-cancelling goods for use in road barriers and construction.

He declared, “We are the leaders in [promoting] this concept.”

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www.scmp.com

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Does the noise grow with the city?

Does the noise grow with the city?

Bangkok City Plan Revision is underway.

(Online draft Bangkok city plans (4th revision),
Department of City Planning and Urban Development)

The Thai  Department of City Planning and Urban Development has announced a plan to review and revise the city plan of Bangkok to be in line with the changing conditions and environment of urban development. It was present in the last year of 2023 when new metro and sky train lines were started to be used, giving citizens not only in central Bangkok to access public transport and travel across the city. The new Bangkok city mentioned an opportunity to change the restrictions of land use for some areas. Not only expanding the density of residential zones but also allowing some new areas to be developed e.g. for commercial, while still maintaining the conservation zone for agricultural zones as well as Thai art and cultural zones. While the city seems to be growing, what else may arise along with it behind the scenes?

                News and articles are reporting cases where citizens are disturbed or annoyed by noise (Noise pollution destroying condo life). Statistics also show a trend of increasing numbers of noise complaints and becoming the first-place compliant source in 2023 (Report of complaints of the 3rd quarter, year 2023, Office of the Prime Minister). Noise pollution can be caused by many events and sources, for example, road traffic noise may be one of the major causes in a dense city like Bangkok with a population of more than 5 million people. Imagine the road keeps developing and the population grows denser, more people may be affected by noise pollution without a city noise study to plan a noise control strategy.

                City noise mapping has become a well-known tool used to study the noise exposure of the residents across the city and help governments plan new strategies for noise control, land use planning, or develop new building and housing laws. It is presented that there are noise monitoring stations located in various areas of Bangkok, some station shows that the level does exceed the recommended noise level (Online noise monitoring system from the Pollution Control Department). The monthly noise level report is also available on the PCD website (Noise Monitoring Report from the Pollution Control Department).

Online Bangkok Risk Map: PM 2.5 Map
Online Bangkok Risk Map: PM 2.5 Map
(SoundPLAN noise mapping)
(SoundPLAN noise mapping)

Sound planning and noise mapping tools nowadays can connect to the GIS database. Since the Bangkok GIS database is available, the city of Bangkok can be imported directly into the noise mapping software using modelling software such as SoundPLAN. The model can be verified to the real data from the PCD noise monitoring system across Bangkok. The software can also calculate the noise level without conducting an onsite measurement. For example, to calculate road traffic noise, the software can do the calculation using the rate of cars per hour, the mean speed, and the road surface type. Online Bangkok Risk Map (Online Bangkok Risk Map, BMA) is also a great example of using GIS and presenting various data on the Bangkok city map, allowing citizens to observe the situation in their area. It is possible to create a city noise map using a similar method to these maps.

                As it is announced that the current stage of Bangkok City Plan Revision is already underway in phase 1 of surveying and analyzing relevant data, the online website is still open for public opinion until 29 February 2024 (PLAN FOR BANGKOK). As an acoustic consultant, we hope to see people express their thoughts on noise and wish that it will be recognized as one of the topics that should be concerned for citizens’ health and well-being alongside other pollution.

References:
PLAN FOR BANGKOK:
https://plan4bangkok.com/

Report of the results of complaints/opinions for the 3rd quarter of year 2023, Office of the Prime Minister:
https://www.opm.go.th/opmportal/index.asp?parent=1232&pageid=1557&directory=13100&pagename=content1

Noise pollution destroying condo life:
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2701841/noise-pollution-destroying-condo-life

Online noise monitoring system from the Pollution Control Department:
http://noisemonitor.net/web/index.php

Noise Monitoring Report from the Pollution Control Department: http://noisemonitor.net/web/download_monthly.php

Online Bangkok Risk Map – Department of City Planning and Urban Development, BMA:
https://cpudapp.bangkok.go.th/riskbkk/index.html

by Ms. Punyakorn Sourachai

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Authorities at Mall of Asia discover no significant infractions of the noise pollution or parking space limits

Authorities such as police and mall developers present their mutually agreed-upon short- and long-term traffic congestion relief measures to the Karnataka High Court.

The management of the mall, the city police, and other government agencies have mutually agreed to implement short- and long-term measures to ease traffic congestion around the mall at Byatarayanapura on Ballari Road in the city, as there have been no major violations found regarding the use of the parking area or noise regulations by Mall of Asia.

Following three rounds of deliberations, held as recommended by the court earlier, to find solutions for traffic congestion caused by mall visitors’ vehicles and to reduce noise level, the long- and short-term measures were submitted before the Karnataka High Court on Friday.

As of right now
The court was told that the temporary measures will be implemented for a period of 15 days starting on January 6 on an experimental basis in order to evaluate their effects.

Judge M. Nagaprasanna, who heard a petition filed by the mall’s management company, Sparkle One Mall Developers Pvt. Ltd., ordered all parties to prolong the mutually agreed-upon action plan and postponed the next hearing until January 30.

The petitioner-company had contested the validity of the prohibitory order issued by the city Police Commissioner on December 29 under Section 144 of the Cr.PC. On December 31, the court made it clear that the order would not prevent the mall from opening for business or allowing the public to enter.

Noise Level
The developers have agreed to reduce the noise level to the allowable limit. According to the proceedings of the deliberations held, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board had found that the noise level around the mall measured at 67.61 dB L.Aeq (avg), as opposed to the limit of 65 dB L.Aeq (avg) during the day for commercial areas.


The Bangalore Development Authority has approved the development plan for 2,241 residential units, retail commercial spaces, office spaces, and multiplexes on an area of approximately 65 acres, according to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The plan also includes a 13-acre mall.

A total of 3,488, comprising 2,029 (retail/commercial), 271 (multiplex), and 1,118 (office space), parking spaces are required. 2,324 parking spaces must be provided in total for the area (commercial retail space and multiplex) for which a partial occupancy was granted. According to the BBMP, surface parking must be allocated 5% of the entire development project area during the meeting.

Upon inspection, the BBMP discovered that 2,599 car parking spaces, including stack parking, were provided in accordance with standard procedure and that both basements were utilized for parking as intended. But according to the BBMP, some of the 225 surface parking spaces that were supposed to be used were instead used for landscaping.

Parking costs for motorbikes
The traffic police’s recommendation to lower the two-wheeler parking fee in order to incentivize people to park inside the mall’s parking area rather than haphazardly on nearby roads has been accepted by the mall developers. All vehicles, including taxis and autorickshaws, must enter and exit in accordance with the traffic police’s recommended traffic circulation plan.

References

www.thehindu.com

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Agencies are instructed to handle noise from the extended pub opening hours

Since December 15, when the Surat Thani province’s law permitting pubs, bars, and entertainment venues in specific areas of Bangkok, Phuket, Chonburi, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui to stay open until 4am went into effect, the public has filed 5,785 complaints regarding noise.

As per a Government House source, the Interior Ministry has been directed by the cabinet to devise strategies to address these disturbances and submit an update to the Office of the Prime Minister on a quarterly basis.

Although national hotel regulations allow services within hotels to run until 4am, any entertainment venues that stay open past that time must strictly abide by the law, particularly the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and the Entertainment Places Act.

It is against the law to sell alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of twenty-one or to someone who passes out after drinking.

In fiscal year 2023, 57,399 complaints were filed, down from 67,919 in fiscal year 2022, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.

The majority of complaints were about noisy restaurants, entertainment centers, and festival gatherings. 5,607 out of the 5,785 cases have been settled.

Other complaints from the public included issues with electricity at 3,575. These included requests for more lights to be installed in pedestrian areas, a reduction in electricity bills, and an evaluation of the methodology used to calculate electricity.

With 2,355 cases, political complaints ranked third and included complaints about the general election, the campaign, the formation of the government, and the platforms of political parties.

References

www.nationthailand.com

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Delhi has zero noise pollution cases while Rajasthan has the most

December 4, New Delhi, India (ANI): According to the most recent National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) annual report, Rajasthan accounted for 98.9% of the 7,378 cases overall that were reported under the Noise Pollution Acts in 2022, while Uttar Pradesh reported one case and Delhi recorded none.
The “Crime in India 2022” report is based on information gathered from central agencies, 36 states, and Union territories. It went on sale on Sunday after being released on Friday.
According to the report, there was a marginal increase of only two percent between the number of cases registered under the Noise Pollution Act in 2021 and 2022—a total of 7,217 cases and 7,378 cases, respectively.

There were 52,920 cases under the category of environment-related offenses in 2022 compared to 64,471 cases in 2021, indicating a 17.9% decline. According to crime head-wise cases, the most cases (80.6 percent, or 42,642) were registered under the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), with 13.9 percent (7,378) cases coming from the Noise Pollution Acts (State/Central).
With 7,300 cases, Rajasthan accounted for 98.9% of all cases filed in 2022. Chhattisgarh registered 59 cases, Madhya Pradesh 11, Himanchal Pradesh 3, Haryana 2, and a few lone cases in Gujarat, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh followed.

The report states that no case has been filed in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, or any other Union Territory. (ANI)

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https://www.aninews.in

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Netizens’ reactions to the Woodlands HDB void deck being cordoned off to prevent children from playing football are mixed.

Singapore — Online criticism has been directed at a town council in Woodlands for their decision to partially block off the void deck of a public housing block in order to stop ball play. This was done in response to complaints about noise from the locals.

On November 23, TMSG, a blog covering sports, entertainment, and lifestyle, received a message from an unidentified resident of Block 638 Woodlands Ring Road expressing his displeasure with the action taken by the Sembawang Town Council. This brought the matter to the attention of a larger audience.

According to TMSG, the resident thought it was “ridiculous” that the town council had closed off a sizable portion of the void deck because kids had been playing football there.

Additionally, he distributed the town council’s notice of the closure.

The notice, dated November 3, announced that the town council was investigating complaints of schoolchildren “kicking ball and shouting while playing” that were considered a “noise nuisance.”

According to the report, students persisted in playing at the void deck in spite of prior attempts to “educate” them by posting “No Ball Game” signs and warnings from local council officers and grassroots leaders in Zone 8 not to do so.

Consequently, the town council resolved to temporarily prevent non-compliance by barricading off a portion of Block 638’s void deck.

The notice said that “once the situation improves,” the temporary hoarding would be removed and that “the void deck is still available for use for weddings, funerals, and other functions upon booking for use.”

A notice on the wall of the void deck at Block 638, Woodlands Ring Road, seen on Nov 30, 2023. The notice informs residents of the reason behind the barricading of the area.
A check by TODAY revealed that the orange safety net was still in place at the void deck on Thursday (Nov 30).

‘NO FUN ALLOWED’

Users of the online forum Reddit have taken notice of the problem and expressed conflicting views about it. Since it was posted last Sunday, a discussion thread on the subject has received 203 comments and 303 upvotes.

Many of them appeared to disagree with the actions of the Sembawang Town Council, emphasizing how little opportunities there are for sports and outdoor activities for young people in Singapore.

“For the kids, they play (at the) void deck likely because that’s the only option for them,” one of the top comments said. They are not going to pay the money to reserve private cages, and there aren’t many available public ones.

A few of them contended that kids ought to be permitted to play at empty decks at less disruptive times, like late afternoon or early evening.

The residents who lodged complaints were chastised by some for “making a mountain out of a molehill.”

“No fun allowed” was criticized by one user. “This is way too extreme,” said someone else. How come the ****** living in the block and the (council) have so much power?

 

Concerns were also expressed about potentially impeding Singapore’s football culture’s growth even more, citing instances from other nations where street soccer was crucial in fostering interest and fundamental abilities.


“This is why whatever World Cup dream we have is dead,” a Reddit user wrote.

However, some Redditors applauded the decision for reasons like noise disturbance for night shift workers and worries about the area’s cleanliness, resident safety, and potential damage.

One person related, saying, “I’m quite against letting kids play ball there because I’ve been hit on the head by a stray football while walking past a void deck.”

Another person made the following argument: “Maybe because if (they) hit it (with the ball), the lights could get damaged or the ball would leave dirt marks on the ceiling and walls that would be difficult to clean.”

A few people bemoaned the seeming decline in communal areas within public housing estates and recalled their early years of playing football at the void deck with neighbors.

“I remember the good days (where) we played half-court football at the void deck wall,” a Redditor posted. The goal post has two slippers. No maximum height. Chinese, Indian, and Malay players together.

Another person pointed out: “Weren’t void decks initially conceptualised as a social space for residents? We’ve really come a long way from that (and not in a good way).”

  • Sembawang Town Council has been criticised for partially cordoning off the void deck of a housing block in Woodlands in order to prevent ball-playing
  • A notice stated that it did so over “noise complaints”
  • One resident expressed discontent over the decision, calling it “ridiculous”
  • An online discussion on the matter showed that there were mixed opinions
  • Some people supported the move for noise and safety reasons, while others found the measures “extreme”

References

https://www.todayonline.com

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Condo life is being destroyed by noise pollution

Bangkok’s condominium market is booming because of the city’s ever-changing skyline and its incredible views, modern interiors, and unmatched amenities. However, noise insulation is a frequently disregarded factor that every buyer should give top priority before making an investment. With insufficient soundproofing, the din of urban life can become a constant disruption as cities get denser.

The urban conveniences of owning a condominium in Bangkok are what attract many people to it. Purchasing a condo in this city ensures a luxurious and hassle-free lifestyle, from the attraction of its thriving nightlife and delicious food to the convenience of its business areas. However, picture arriving at your new sanctuary to find the annoying disruption of outside (traffic) noise, or worse, noise from your neighbors.

You cannot rely on regulations to ensure that you won’t be disturbed by noise from your neighbors because there is no legislation regarding noise between condominiums in Thailand.

There are two types of noise that can disturb the peaceful sound environment you are expecting: airborne noise and structural noise.

Airborne noise can come from TV, music, neighbors conversing loudly, and other sources. Additionally, factories, entertainment centers, and traffic noise can all produce airborne noise. Installations within your home, such as air conditioning units, fans, and noise from the neighbor’s plumbing (from showers and toilet flushing, among other things), can also produce airborne noise.

Structural borne noise is caused by vibrations in the construction of a condominium; think of people walking on a floor with high heels, a gym with falling weights, a condominium that is next to a lift shaft or since recently, a condominium that is next to an automated car park lift, the origin of the noise heard in the condominium has a structural borne source.

The human ear is designed to pick up sounds, and while it’s a boon in quieter, natural settings, in a bustling city, it becomes a bane. Continuous exposure to noise affects our sleep patterns, concentration, and can have long-term psychological effects.

Prioritise noise insulation

It is the duty of condominium developers to provide not only visually beautiful designs but also units that ensure seclusion, calm, and tranquility. Noise insulation is not given much priority because the rush to construct as many condominium projects at the lowest possible cost is underway. The developers are still using the same lightweight concrete blocks—between 10 and 12 centimeters—to build the walls and floors as they did thirty years ago. At most, the noise reduction will be about 40 dB, or STC (Sound Transmission Loss). However, buyers are becoming increasingly conscious of this. (most of the times unfortunately after they bought their condo) and voice their complaints as a “owners group”; they want more value for their money and are unhappy that the outdated standards are still in place. They will complain to the developers and make them put in place noise mitigation measures if they feel that even the lowest standards are not being met.

Check before purchase

Considering the significance of soundproofing, prospective homeowners ought to take proactive measures to guarantee their new condominium provides adequate noise absorption. What you can do is as follows:

Inquire about the types of building materials that were used; developers and agents ought to be able to furnish specifics. The STC between the condominiums will be determined by the walls and floors, in particular. To ensure that you are not concerned about this, it would even be preferable if the contract included a clause regarding noise reduction. Developers can forecast a building’s noise insulation in a variety of ways during the design stage.

Simply request the acoustic report when purchasing a new condo to ensure that the values will meet your needs.

A Sound Transmission Coefficient of 50dB—basically, the amount of noise blocked from your neighbors—is a recommended value for privacy in a condominium; the higher the better.

An STC value of about 55 dB would be found, for instance, in a five-star hotel.

The Path Forward

Noise insulation is a top priority for both developers and buyers as Bangkok’s condominium market soars and the city continues to thrive. It’s not only about keeping the house quiet; it’s also about protecting mental health, guaranteeing sound sleep, and improving life in general.

It is recommended that prospective purchasers view noise insulation as a must-have feature in their new condominium. By doing this, they can ensure a calm haven in the middle of Bangkok, free from the constant energy of the city.

We have received complaints from purchasers of newly constructed condominiums, and a large number of them express dissatisfaction upon moving into their new residence. It is very expensive and difficult to improve the noise transmission loss once it has been purchased. The extra expenses are well worth it if the design is sound from the beginning.

References

www.bangkokpost.com

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