New guidance providing practitioners, developers, operators and local authorities with guidance on a recommended approach for the location of gyms, fitness and exercise spaces to avoid noise and vibration impacts is now available to download. This Professional Practice Guidance on Gym Acoustics (ProPG) has been produced through collaboration between the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC), IOA and CIEH. The Working Group includes independent private practices, public body practitioners and manufacturers with many years of experience working with gym clients, dealing with planning applications and complaints relating to gyms. The Working Group believes the approach encouraged by this ProPG will offer suitable guidance in most situations. Guidance is also included for developers and local authorities to help identify where such development should generally be avoided, unless there are extensive design considerations.
The trend to place gyms close to where people live or work means acoustic considerations are important, and this guidance aims to support sustainable development by advising on the design and build of facilities close to where people live and work, without causing noise and vibration problems.
Professional Practice Guidance on Gym Acoustics (ProPG)
