# Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/2119 of 20 November 2015 establishing best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, for the production of wood-based panels (notified under document C(2015) 8062) (Text with EEA relevance), Division BAT 4: In order to prevent or, where that is not practicable, to reduce noise and vibrations, BAT is to use one or a combination of the techniques given below.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Description
Applicability
Techniques for the prevention of noise and vibrations
a
Strategic planning of the plant layout in order to accommodate the noisiest operations, e.g. so that on-site buildings act as insulation.
Generally applicable in new plants. The layout of a site may limit the applicability on existing plants
b
Applying a noise reduction programme which includes noise source mapping, determination of off-site receptors, modelling of noise propagation and evaluation of the most cost-effective measures and their implementation.
Generally applicable
c
Performing regular noise surveys with monitoring of noise levels outside the site boundaries.
Techniques for reduction of noise and vibrations from point sources
d
Enclosing noisy equipment in housing or by encapsulation and by soundproofing buildings.
Generally applicable
e
Decoupling individual equipment to pre-empt and limit propagation of vibrations and resonance noise.
f
Point source insulation using silencer, damping, attenuators on noise sources, e.g. fans, acoustic vents, mufflers, and acoustic enclosures of filters.
g
Keeping gates and doors closed at all times when not in use. Minimising the fall height when unloading roundwood.
Techniques for reduction of noise and vibrations at the site level
h
Reducing noise from traffic by limiting the speed of internal traffic and for trucks entering the site.
Generally applicable
i
Limiting outdoor activities during the night.
j
Regular maintenance of all equipment.
k
Using noise protection walls, natural barriers or embankments to screen noise sources.

---
Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2015/2119/annex/division/3/division/1.1/division/1.1.3/division/bat+4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2015-2119/annex/division-3/division-1.1/division-1.1.3/division-bat+4
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.