North West Branch

Current legislation and guidance typically addresses internal noise levels separately from ventilation provision.

Overheating assessments, where carried out, rarely consider the impact of external noise if using opening windows, although “excessive” external noise is often cited as a factor contributing to overheating.

Jack Harvie-Clark will describe the work in hand by the Association of Noise Consultants to produce a guide for acousticians to facilitate consideration of noise with ventilation and overheating conditions.

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The meeting is open to members and the general public but because of limited space and building access requirements advance registration is required. Registration closes on the 19th January 2017 and the page can be accessed as below. Please make sure that your registration is confirmed.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/noise-ventilation-and-overheating-in-buildings-forthcoming-anc-guidelines-tickets-30868598810

CPD certification is offered for attendance at this event and a certificate will be emailed to those attending on request.

Topics and speakers for the evening meetings are generally identified and organised by the NW Branch Committee, but we always welcome new ideas and suggestions for future presentations. If you have any ideas or suggestions, or may even like to give a presentation yourself, please contact the North-West Branch Committee.

For information regarding the location for the meeting please contact Gavin Stevenson of BDP Acoustics on 0161 828 6000.

Directions:

Entrance is via Ducie Street close to the canal bridge.

by car: There are 2 TCCP car parks located near 11 Ducie Street.

by rail: Piccadilly Railway Station is located approximately 500 meters away from 11 Ducie Street