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Mr. Joseph Aliotta
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
295 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012
Re: Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Generator Noise
Dear Joseph,
In response to the request by Silverstein Properties to define the NC level in tenant
space surrounding the 7'^ floor equipment room when the emergency generators
operate, w'e offer the following comments.
Our calculations indicate noise criteria levels in spaces immediately adjoining the
generator room will be about NC-50 to 55. This level is higher than a typical fan
room containing a packaged air conditioning unit which is usually NC-40 to 45.
The generators produce a roaring sound like a racing truck engine ratha* than the
heavy rumble associated with AC units. The loudness of the generators is,
subjectively, about 40% greater than the AC unit.
But the important consideration is that unlike an AC unit, the generators will not
operate except during emergencies and after-hours or weekends for monthly testing.
Your very truly,
SHEN MILSOM & WILKE. INC,
Denis Milsom, VP
Project #5149
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