Criteria for environmental noise assessment

The noise assessment generally refers to the assessment of noise impact from a specific source, such as noise originating from certain industrial plants, road traffic, and this is not always an easy task. Practically in every surrounding, a number of different sources contribute to the ambiental noise at a certain point. Standardization of noise level includes recommendations for noise level prescribed by legislation, which are enabling stay in the environment without danger to human health. Application of criteria on existing noise sources are made in case of significant modification in existing sources or in case of complaints of surrounding community. This paper will be presented noise criteria that used to achieve the objectives of reducing the environmental noise impact as part of the policy for management and control of environmental noise. Keywords: noise, assessment, criteria, environment