The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) is a UK-based organisation of companies that are engaged in the business of acoustics, noise and vibration consulting. It was established in 1973.
Overview
There is a great range of specialisations within the ANC. Environmental noise consultants carry out measurement, calculation, evaluation and mitigation of
noise pollution
Noise pollution, also known as environmental noise or sound pollution, is the propagation of noise with ranging impacts on the activity of human or animal life, most of them are harmful to a degree. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is main ...
to fit within current
noise regulation
Noise regulation includes statutes or guidelines relating to sound transmission established by national, state or provincial and municipal levels of government. After the watershed passage of the United States Noise Control Act of 1972,U.S. Noise ...
and produce an
environmental impact assessment
Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) is the assessment of the environmental consequences of a plan, policy, program, or actual projects prior to the decision to move forward with the proposed action. In this context, the term "environmental imp ...
often leading to appearance as an expert witness at public inquiries.
In building acoustics, sound insulation is tested between dwellings as required by approved document E of the
Building Regulations, schools are designed for optimal learning conditions and the acoustic environments of performing arts venues are designed for their specific intended purposes.
Association Chair
The role of ANC chair involves strategic co-ordination of board activities, and chairing the bi-monthly company meetings attended by representatives of the membership organisations.
The position is currently held by Paul Shields, Dan Saunders is the Immediate Past Chair.
President
The Association's President is also a member of the board, usually a more senior experienced acoustician holding a more overarching ambassadorial role.
Graham Parry is the current president.
References
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External links
The Association of Noise ConsultantsUK Institute of Acoustics
Noise pollution
Sound in the United Kingdom
Environmental organisations based in England
1973 establishments in the United Kingdom
Organizations established in 1973
Business organisations based in the United Kingdom