Noise pollution is a prevalent problem in our daily lives. Whether it's the sound of electric drills from the renovation, the noise of the bear children next door, or the screams of the table legs upstairs and the smashing of high heels, these sounds can become the fuse of conflict between neighbors.
So, what exactly are the ** of noise pollution?How should we deal with and solve this problem?This article will demystify noise pollution and provide you with the best solutions.
First of all, let's talk about the disturbance time, which refers to: according to the provisions of the "Environmental Noise Pollution Prevention and Control Law", the time range of disturbance refers to between 22 o'clock in the evening and 6 o'clock in the morning of the next day, that is, between 10 o'clock in the evening and 6 o'clock in the morning. During this time, people need to be quiet and avoid activities that produce noise so as not to affect the rest and life of others.
1. Noise pollution.
Traffic noise: The noise generated by vehicles such as motor vehicles, ships, subways, trains, airplanes, etc., is the main noise source of the city.
Industrial noise: The noise emitted by various equipment in the factory is often of high intensity, which has a greater impact on the surrounding residents.
Construction noise: The noise emitted by construction machinery such as pile drivers and excavators often has a greater impact in densely populated areas.
Social noise: The noise emitted by people's social activities and household appliances and audio equipment, although the sound level is not high, is closely related to people's daily life and is very likely to cause neighborhood disputes.
2. Introduction to the explanation of noise levels.
Noise level refers to the intensity of a sound and is usually expressed in decibels (dB). Decibel is an internationally accepted unit of sound intensity, which indicates the relative intensity of sound. Here are the common noise levels and their effects:
0-20 dB: Very quiet environment, barely audible.
20-40 dB: normal conversation, quiet indoor conversation.
40-60 decibels: the sound of ordinary conversation in the room, the sound of normal conversation in the office.
60-70 dB: Noisier environments, such as loud shouting on the side of the street.
70-90 dB: Very noisy environments, such as the sound of subway trains, traffic noise on busy roads.
Above 90 decibels: Extremely noisy environment, which can lead to hearing loss.
3. Legal provisions and response strategies.
According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Noise Pollution, the noise standard in residential areas is between 45 decibels and 55 decibels, which is equivalent to a volume that two people can hear each other clearly when they speak in a room. Exceeding this volume is a noise nuisance. In addition, the Public Security Administration Punishment Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that acts that cause noise to interfere with the normal life of others will be punished by warnings or fines.
Coping strategies: When faced with noise pollution, we can take the following measures:
a.Salute before you fight: Try to communicate with the person making the noise first, expressing your distress and asking the other person to lower the volume. Solving the problem in an amicable way is the best option.
b.Seek help from the property: If communication is fruitless, you can report the situation to the property management department. It is the responsibility of the property manager to coordinate the resolution of such issues.
c.Alarm handling: If none of the above measures are effective and the noise pollution continues to be serious, you can consider reporting to the public security organ. According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Public Security Administration Punishments, the public security organs will punish illegal acts.
4. Measures to reduce noise disturbance to neighbors.
Indoor activities avoid the owner's rest time and are recommended to be carried out from 9:00-11:30 or 15:00-17:30.
Try to walk in high heels at home and choose soft-soled shoes or slippers.
When moving furniture or objects, handle them gently to avoid harsh rubbing sounds.
Control the volume of TVs, stereos and other equipment at home to avoid disturbing your neighbors' rest.
Teach your child not to make loud noises at home and to control the volume when playing.
When your pet is outdoors, keep it on a leash and avoid barking loudly.
When performing renovation or other noise-generating activities in your home, pay attention to choosing the right time period and taking noise reduction measures.
When walking in common areas such as corridors, try to slow down to reduce noise disturbances.
Pay attention to the reasonable use of all kinds of electrical equipment to reduce noise generation. For example, closing doors and windows can effectively reduce outdoor noise entering the room;Choose low-noise appliances such as silent air conditioners, refrigerators, etc.;Pay attention to the noise level of appliances when buying them and choose products that are lower.
When conducting entertainment or fitness activities in public places such as squares, parks and other places, try to avoid making excessive noise that interferes with the normal life and Xi work of others.
5. Warm reminder.
The key to resolving neighborhood conflicts lies in communication and understanding. In daily life, we should respect the rights and feelings of others, and try to avoid noise disturbances. At the same time, when encountering noise troubles, it is also necessary to take appropriate ways to deal with them to avoid the intensification of conflicts. I hope that through the introduction of this article, everyone can pay more attention to the noise problem and jointly create a harmonious and peaceful living environment.