A METHOD TO ENSURE POSITIVE CONTROL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FROM MOTOR SPORT NOISE.

摘要

It is normal for community noise to be assessed using LAeq levels as this is the best criteria for controlling the total noise affecting people. Outdoor leisure noise may produce different levels throughout a day and may only occur on certain days. Because of this it cannot be treated like more steady and continuous noise from industrial sources. Some motor sport venues in the UK have now adopted controls based on permitted hourly LAeq levels on a specified number of days per annum. The venue must ensure that the annual limit is not exceeded and this guarantees that the annual community noise is controlled. It is self policing as the regulatory authority does not have to take action as a result of a day exceeding the expected noise level. The onus is on the venue to manage noise levels and this reduces the amount of work required by the regulatory authority. The information available to the venue allows it to manage noise in a more positive manner.