1 Why is strata noise such an issue? 1.1 Types of noise in a strata building 1.2 Sound transfer in buildings 2 Measuring sound and noise? 2.1 What is hearing? 2.2 What is sound? 2.3 What is noise? 2.4 How is sound measured? 2.4.1 Amplitude and frequency 2.4.2 Sound pressure (Pa) 2.4.4 A-weighting (dBA) and C-weighting (dBC) 2.4.5 Loudness and sound intensity (power) 2.4.10 Impact sound isolation and walls 2.4.11 Sound transmission class 2.4.13 Sound insulation and absorption 2.4.14 Impact Insulation Class 2.4.16 Reverberation and reflection 2.5 Testing sound levels 2.5.1 What do Acoustic Consultants do? 2.5.2 Testing ambient noise transmission 2.5.3 Testing walls and floors for sound transmission 2.5.4 Flooring Joists and concrete subfloors 3 Noise level regulations and requirements 3.1 The Strata Schemes Management Act (1996) NSW 3.2 Your strata scheme’s by-laws 3.3 Your building manager or caretaker

3.4 Local council development regulations 3.6 Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2008 3.7 The Australian Association of Acoustic Consultants 3.9 Building Code of Australiaac unit throws breaker 3.9.1 BCA compliance objectives and specifications5 ton ac unit goodman 3.9.2 Ensuring new flooring compliancehow long should a trane ac unit last 3.9.3 How is BCA compliance tested? 3.9.4 Not considered by the BCA 3.10 Consumer Trade and Tenancy Tribunal 3.11 Local Court, Supreme Court, High Court 3.11.1 A recent local court landmark case 4 How do I reduce noise levels in my apartment 4.1 Main factors affecting impacting noise 4.2 How do I improve the noise insulation of my apartment?

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