Sound levels in a building can be measured to determine the cause of the noise and the severity. Many of today’s buildings required sound levels to be below a specific db range. Spaces within a building such as classrooms and theaters must be quiet enough so the occupants can hear the speaker. Some mechanical specifications specify sound readings as part of the TAB section.
Mechanical vibration and vibration-induced sound can cause major problems in modern buildings. Many types of mechanical equipment generate and transmit vibration to the structure of a building. Mechanical equipment located in penthouses on the roof, roof-mounted packaged units, and mechanical equipment rooms often result in mechanical equipment being located adjacent to or above occupied areas. Periodically testing the vibration of equipment can also provide warning of mechanical failure preventing a major shutdown.
We can provide sound and vibration testing on most buildings and equipment. Our technicians can use these measurements and their experience to help determine the cause of the noise.
