NoiseNet

29/03/2024

Have you heard about Denver, Colorado planning to change their legal definition of noise? What do you think of these changes?

Since 1973, the city of Denver, Colorado has had strict rules enshrined in the city’s Municipal Code that aim to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace and quiet for the citizens of the city through the reduction, control, and prevention of noise. Those ordinances have se...

25/12/2023

NoiseNet is celebrating a fantastic year of helping environmental workers around the world make the world a little quieter, calmer, and happier. We couldn’t have done it without them!

We hope you and your teams have a fantastic holiday season, and we’ll see you in the new year.

25/08/2023

We've recently completed Phase 3 of our big trials in Singapore. You can read our full write up of the process and the experience at the link below.

After a long series of tests and trials in public housing units, NoiseNet is very excited to be moving to the next phase of noise monitoring trials in Singapore! Conducted alongside Singapore’s Ministry of National Development (MND) and Fonda Global, the first phase of the trials were primarily fo...

26/07/2023

🔊 Understanding Noise Levels: Your Ultimate Decibel Level Comparison Chart! 🔊

Being well-informed about noise levels is paramount to our role in maintaining a peaceful community. 🏙️ To aid us in this pursuit, we found an incredible article featuring a Decibel Level Comparison Chart that's simply top-notch!

A chart of sound effect decibel levels, and how decibel levels affect recording equipment.

26/07/2023

🔊 Handling Noise Complaints like a Pro: A Guide for Code Enforcement Officers! 🔊

One of the most significant aspects of our job is effectively handling noise complaints and maintaining a peaceful community. 🏙️ To ensure we're all equipped with the best process for dealing with these concerns, we've found an invaluable article that provides expert guidance on "Handling Complaints, which can be applied to Noise Complaints."

Use this simple process for handling customer complaints to turn one-time complainers into lifelong customers.

26/07/2023

🔊 Understanding Decibel Examples: Common Noise Levels for Code Enforcement Officers! 🔊

As we all know, having a solid understanding of decibels is paramount in our line of work. 📏 To further enhance our knowledge, I came across an informative article titled "Decibel Examples: Noise Levels of Common Sounds." It's a valuable resource that sheds light on the noise levels we encounter regularly.

Sounds are measured in decibels (dB). We are exposed to a wide range of dB level...

26/07/2023

🔊 Understanding Noise Measurement for Code Enforcement Officers 🔊

Noise measurement is a crucial aspect of our job, and it's essential that we have a solid grasp of the units used to quantify noise levels. 📏 To ensure we're all on the same page, I've found a fantastic article that explains "Decibels, the Decibel Scale, and Noise Measurement Units" in a clear and concise manner.

Let's stay informed and equipped to serve our community better! 🤝 If you have any questions or thoughts on the topic, feel free to share them in the comments below. Together, we can create a quieter and more peaceful environment for everyone! 🌳🏢

Find out what decibels, the decibel scale are and what noise measurement units we use to report on them. Blog article by Pulsar Instruments.

26/07/2023

A total of 130,000 healthy years of life are lost to noise pollution in the UK each year alone, according to data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), with 40% of Britons exposed to unhealthy levels of road traffic noise, said the committee’s chair, Lady King.

Lords committee calls for creation of advisory groups to tackle the pollutants, which may increase risk of heart disease and premature death

05/05/2022

It is the Cornerstone of Smart Cities — But What is the “Internet of Things”?

One of the biggest goals for governments and public interest groups in the modern day is to evolve the liveability of our urban areas in interesting, useful, and positive ways.

31/03/2022

In today’s world of middle-class mobility, a city’s “liveability” is a big deal.

It can drive immigration, inform governmental spending, and draw major corporations towards setting up shop in a particular city.

In today’s world of middle-class mobility, a city’s “liveability” is a big deal. It can drive immigration, inform governmental spending, and draw major corporations towards setting up shop in a particular city. Every year, The Economist newspaper’s R&D group, Economist Intelligence Unit, p...

11/03/2022

On February 17, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released their annual Frontiers report.

This year’s issues were the impact of climate change on phenology, the hefty impact of wildfires, and one we here at NoiseNet are best equipped to talk about: the public health threats of increasing urban noise.

On February 17, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released their annual Frontiers report. This report takes a yearly look at emerging issues of environmental concern, and outlines the U.N.’s highly researched suggestions for ways to mitigate the effects of these issues. This year’s...

04/03/2022

With a nickname like ‘The City That Never Sleeps’, it’s no wonder that New York City has been culturally stereotyped as bustling, boisterous, and noisy.

And it turns out that that stereotype isn’t far from the mark — in 2021, 311 (NYC’s non-emergency reporting line) received up to seventy-five thousand noise complaints every month.

With a nickname like ‘The City That Never Sleeps’, it’s no wonder that New York City has been culturally stereotyped as bustling, boisterous, and noisy. And it turns out that that stereotype isn’t far from the mark — in 2021, 311 (NYC’s non-emergency reporting line) received up to sevent...