Domestic noise
In residential areas, noise may stem from mechanical devices (e.g. heat pumps, ventilation systems and traffic), as well as voices, music and other kinds of sounds generated by neighbors (e.g. Lawn movers, vacuum cleaners and other household equipment, music reproduction and noisy parties).
Aberrant social behavior is a well-recognized noise problem in multifamily dwellings. Due to predominantly low frequency components, noise from ventilation systems in residential buildings may also cause considerable concern even at low and moderate sound pressure levels.
