Technical Memorandum on Noise from Construction Work Other Than Percussive Piling
| Table 1 - Area Sensitivity Ratings (ASRs) |
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Degree to which NSR is affected by IF |
| Type of Area Containing NSR |
Not Affected |
Indirectly Affected |
Directly Affected |
| (i) |
Rural area, including country parks or village type developments
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A
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B
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B
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| (ii) |
Low density residential area consisting of low-rise or isolated high-rise developments
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A
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B
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C
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| (iii) |
Urban area
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B
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C
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C
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| (iv) |
Area other than those above
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B
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B
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C
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For the purpose of Table 1, the following definitions shall apply:
| "country park" |
means an area that is designated as a country park pursuant to section 14 of the Country Parks Ordinance; |
| "directly affected" |
means that the NSR is at such a location that noise generated by the IF is readily noticeable at the NSR and is a dominant feature of the noise climate of the NSR; |
| "indirectly affected" |
means that the NSR is at such a location that noise generated by the IF, whilst noticeable at the NSR, is not a dominant feature of the noise climate of the NSR; |
| "not affected" |
means that the NSR is at such a location that noise generated by the IF is not noticeable at the NSR; and |
| "urban area" |
means an area of high density, diverse development including a mixture of such elements as industrial activities, major trade or commercial activities and residential premises. |
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