| There are now new laws enacted in the State | | | | |
| of New York requiring that all construction | | | | Section 28-107 Perimeter Noise Barriers |
| that is taking place in the City must provide | | | | |
| some sort of noise abatement for construction | | | | Section 28-108 Temporary or portable noise |
| equipment that can be heard by the receptor | | | | barriers |
| (the general public in the City). | | | | |
| | | | You can find the complete ordinance by going |
| This Ordinance section 28-101 through Section | | | | to where you can procure a copy of this |
| 28-108 and has been revised for the year | | | | ordinance in its entirety. |
| 2008. The law requires that every | | | | |
| construction site in the city be equipped | | | | If a Construction fence is utilized, it can |
| with noise blocking or noise abatement | | | | be lined with the 2 LB American mass loaded |
| material. Whether it is a soundproof fence | | | | vinyl from and will meet the city's |
| structure or concrete barriers or a | | | | requirement for a 30 STC noise barrier that |
| sound-mitigating curtain. No matter what type | | | | blocks the line of sight to the receptor. The |
| of barrier is used it must meet an STC (Sound | | | | construction fence cannot extent in height |
| Transmission Class) of 30 or better. | | | | above 15 feet and must block the line of |
| | | | sight from the receptor. The 2LB American |
| Section 28-100 Provides the general | | | | mass loaded vinyl is perfect for lining the |
| requirements for compliance of the NYC Noise | | | | inside of such a fence structure and meets |
| Mitigation Ordinance. | | | | all of the State and city requirements for |
| | | | such a fence including providing a 32 STC for |
| Section 28-101 Required Noise Mitigation | | | | the fence structure. These barriers can be |
| measures for General Construction. | | | | either permanent or temporary, but either way |
| | | | the American mass loaded vinyl can be re-used |
| Section 28-102 Describes various construction | | | | to meet the noise mitigation regulations in |
| devices and activities (Impact equipment, | | | | other areas of the City. |
| Pile Drivers Jack Hammers etc) | | | | |
| | | | If a chain link fence were utilized, then the |
| Section 28-103 Breakdown of Authorized hours | | | | 2LB American mass loaded vinyl would be wired |
| where in construction can take place | | | | to the fence using baling wire or aircraft |
| | | | safety wire and a pair of safety wire pliers. |
| Section 28-104 Alternative Noise Mitigation | | | | The mass loaded vinyl or MLV for short is a |
| Plan | | | | very stout and dense material but it can be |
| | | | drilled or punctured to allow for the wire |
| Section 28-105 Utility Noise Mitigation Plan | | | | fasteners to be used. It is recommended that |
| | | | all holed made in the MLV be caulked with an |
| Section 28-106 Required Noise Mitigation Plan | | | | acoustical caulk such as the OSI-175 SC sound |
| for Utilities | | | | caulk. |