Design Guidelines
Macquarie University Property

Noise level

Noise Level is defined by;

  • Steady-state noise intrusion from external sources:
    • Road (and in some cases, rail) traffic noise
    • Industry
    • General environmental noise including external school activity
  • Intermittent noise intrusion from external sources:
    • Individual rail pass-bys
    • Aircraft flyovers
    • Rain noise
  • Steady-state noise contribution of internal sources:
    • Mechanical ventilation
    • Air conditioning
  • Intermittent noise intrusion from internal sources:
    • Hydraulic services