Construction Vibrations

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA S249
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

This Standard provides requirements for the prediction, production, monitoring and control of vibrations created during construction projects. Parameters include Peak Particle Velocity, zone of influence, public consultation and complaint process, and mitigation.

 

Exclusions:

  • Effects of human exposure to construction vibrations

Noise effects of construction

Project need:

To provide guidance to practitioners, to promote safe construction practices in relation to construction vibrations, to mitigate the frequency and risk of property damage and/or perceived property damage, and to facilitate adoption of uniform requirements by Canadian jurisdictions.

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