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The Environmental Protection Department also describes practical
measures that can be taken at the design stages to achieve an
acceptable noise environment in new noise sensitive developments [8],
and for planning residential developments against road traffic noise [9].
The Environmental Protection Department also provides guidelines on
practical noise control measures for ventilation systems [10], and for
pumping systems [11].
8
Environmental Protection Department. Practice Note for Professional Persons. ProPECC PN 4/93. Planning and
Designing Noise Sensitive Developments.
9
Environmental Protection Department. Practice Note for Professional Persons. ProPECC PN 1/97. Streamlined Approach
for the Planning of Residential Developments Against Road Traffic Noise.
10
Environmental Protection Department. Good Practices on Ventilation System Noise Control.
11
Environmental Protection Department. Good Practices on Pumping System Noise Control.