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Acoustic Auditing

The Acoustic Audit is a concept defined in Law 7/2002 on Protection against Noise Pollution of December 3, 2007 of the Generalitat Valenciana and Decree 266/2004 of December 3, of the Consell de la Generalitat, by which The rules for the prevention and correction of noise pollution are established in relation to activities, facilities, buildings, works and services. It consists of carrying out a control of acoustic emissions, levels of insulation and reception in the environment, of any activity likely to generate noise and/or vibrations.

What activities should have

an acoustic audit?

Any industrial, commercial or service activity that is subject to integrated environmental authorization, environmental license or environmental communication and is likely to generate noise and/or vibrations. Some examples:

 

  • Hospitality activities (bars, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, pubs, etc.)
  • Bakeries (bakeries, pastry shops, etc.)
  • Food (butchers, fishmongers, etc.)
  • Clinics (dentist, veterinary, etc.)
  • Workshops (vehicles, footwear, etc.)
  • Laundromats
  • gyms
  • Music or dance academies
  • The owners of these activities are required by law to have an acoustic audit in their premises. Otherwise, they are exposed to sanctions by the Administration and possible complaints from neighbors if there are noise disturbances.

 

Law 7/2002 on Protection against Noise Pollution of December 3, 2007, establishes that the Generalitat and local Administrations may grant financial aid to companies and institutions to carry out audits, subject to the subsequent execution of the measures corrections included in the corresponding reports.

 

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What is the objective

of the audit?

By carrying out the acoustic audit, it is intended to guarantee that levels higher than those established in the current legislation are not transmitted to the outside or to adjoining premises (in the most unfavorable conditions), and thus avoid possible complaints/sanctions against the owners of the activities. 

Which companies can

carry out acoustic audits?

The acoustic audit can only be carried out by a company accredited by ENAC as an acoustic testing laboratory, and that is registered as a collaborating entity in matters of environmental quality for the field of noise pollution, in accordance with the provisions of Decree 229/2004 , of October 15, of the Consell de la Generalitat, which establishes the functions of collaborating entities in matters of environmental quality.

Eurocontrol meets these requirements by being registered in the official register of collaborating entities in the field of environmental quality, with number 22/ECMCA and has more than 20 years of experience in carrying out this type of audit, which allows us to give one of the the most agile and competitive responses in the market.

How often should

the acoustic audit be carried out?

The term established by the regulations for carrying out acoustic audits is at the beginning of the exercise of the activity or start-up and, at least, every five years or in a shorter period if so established in the procedure in which the performance is evaluated. acoustic studio.

Eurocontrol provides services throughout the Valencian Community thanks to its network of Technical Offices in Castellón, Valencia and Alicante. This infrastructure allows us to be close to our clients, and provide solutions in the very short term. We are specialized in venues with live performances and live music.

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From acoustic studies of new or existing structures to the management of noise in the external environment, engineering and consulting in the field of acoustics make it possible to carry out global impact studies and to certify the acoustics of buildings.
 
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Eurocontrol's acoustic testing laboratory carries out a wide range of on-site acoustic tests in the field of environmental and building acoustics. The reliability of the same, together with the efficiency in the provision of the service are the main values that make us the best choice to carry out measurements for requirements of the Administration, acoustic certifications of buildings, etc.

Eurocontrol evaluates and guarantees the independence and impartiality of the personnel who carry out the acoustic tests.

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Study of the location of sound sources and acoustic bridges through the use of a sound camera. This technology locates the foci visually through photographs or videos with color representation based on the sound contribution of the visualized focus. This allows knowing the importance and situation of industrial or other types of noise sources, as well as the noise level emitted by the localized emission point.

Why choose Eurocontrol ?

1

A team of experts at your disposal

more than 1,400 people specialised in different technical disciplines.
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Geographical coverage at national level

with more than 30 branches and international presence in more than 50 countries through the Apave Group.
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Complementary areas of activity

that allow our clients to combine safety and performance in all stages of their projects.