Chengdu Introduces New Regulations on Elevator Noise Pollution Prevention, Clarifying Elevator Noise Limits and Governance Responsibilities
Core contents of the measures: First, noise limit standard, clarify that when the elevator is running, the noise in residents' bedrooms is ≤30dB(A) at night, ≤40dB(A) during the day, and ≤45dB(A) in the living room during the day, which is stricter than the national standard; Second, clear responsibility division, the construction unit shall bear the governance responsibility for excessive elevator noise in new residential buildings, the user unit shall bear the main responsibility for in-service elevators, and the maintenance unit shall bear the maintenance responsibility; Third, design and construction control, the elevator machine room and shaft of new residential buildings must adopt sound insulation and vibration reduction measures, designed separately from bedrooms and living rooms, and the construction drawings must undergo special noise audit; Fourth, complaint disposal process, after residents complain, the ecological environment department will complete the noise test within 7 days, order the responsible unit to complete the rectification within 15 days if it exceeds the standard, and the maximum fine for overdue rectification is 100,000 yuan; Fifth, governance technical guidelines, clarify the technical requirements for sound insulation and vibration reduction treatment of elevator machine rooms, shafts, cars and guide rails, recommend mature noise reduction schemes, and provide technical guidance for responsible units.