Sound Testing Renovation Space
Facility name: P-SL Medical Center
Location: DENVER, CO
Project classification: Hospital – Renovation
Project type: Acute Care
Project number: 2720000019
Lesson Learned number: 174
Impact: Cost, Schedule, Quality
Lesson Learned/Best Practice
When renovating existing space, recommend walking area before starting and if there are any noisy areas, take pre-sounds readings to show it was existing issue so can be addressed before end of project
Suggested Actions for Future Projects
When renovating existing space, recommend walking area before starting and if there are any noisy areas, take pre-sounds readings to show it was existing issue so can be addressed before end of project
If there are existing systems that feed a space, obtain air readings prior to the start of construction in order to have air comparisons after final TB is conducted. In addition to traverse readings, it is necessary to test the entire system at all diffusers, VAVs, and even AHU itself for pressure testing, air exchanges, and sound levels. This is inclusive of all areas associated with the same air system, even outside the construction space. This is an important step in Design Development but even more crucial throughout each Phase of a project to obtain readings in locations that would not have been accessible during EDI.
Keywords
Sound, Testing, Renovation, Pre-testing, Noise