A first year design project

Noise in educational institutions has always been a problem. This is due to the number of students suing the corridors and classrooms. In spite of this problem being present, no research work has been undertake to determine it extent. This project therefore was undertaken to determine the noise level along the corridors of the College of Engineering building. The results of the noise level varied from a level of 65 decibels to 85 decibels. The standard noise allowed is 70 decibels which showed that the noise level in corridors far exceeded the allowable level. The study therefore recommends that the noise level along the corridors has to be reduced so that it will not create hearing damages to the students and teachers in the future.