This guideline is for acoustic consultants and other qualified professionals who assess low frequency noise (10 to 160 Hertz (Hz)). This guideline is also for:

• duty holders at commercial, industrial and trade premises to understand and manage low frequency noise emissions
• EPA authorised officers to determine whether the emission of low frequency noise from commercial, industrial and trade premises is unreasonableunder section 166 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act).

Use this guideline to:

• understand the risk of harm from the emission of low frequency noise
• assess and address low frequency noise.

This guideline should also be used when you’re designing new commercial, industrial and trade premises or installing new equipment or plant at existing premises.