6.3.2 Professional help
It is important to engage professionals for detailed consultation on the implementation of acoustics and noise pollution
controls in shopping malls and shop spaces during renovation or interior decoration. The following is a list of references
for obtaining professional help:
• Authorised persons (AP) & registered structural engineers (RSE) – Appendix A (2)
• Registered professional engineers (RPE) in the building services discipline – Appendix A (4)
•
Appendix A (7)
• Acoustic consultants – Appendix A (8)
• Registered minor works contractors – Appendix B (3)
• Registered general building contractors – Appendix B (8)
6.4
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) management
Poor indoor environmental quality may result in sick building symptoms and affect the performance of occupants.
Contractors, mall developers, shop owners and tenants should endeavour to maintain a good indoor environment.
Good site practices are recommended as follows.
6.4.1 Recommendations for site practices
During all kinds of work activities
• Develop and implement an
management plan;
monitor construction processes regularly
• Only use windows for fresh air supply; keep the main door closed and seal
all gaps with plastic coverings or wet towels to avoid causing a nuisance to
neighbours
• Compare the product labels on the
content
and choose products without, or with a low VOC content (such as water-based
paints)
• Store VOC-containing products in air-tight containers
• Use mechanical ventilation devices such as fans and blowers
• Enclose the renovation work area with tight partitions
• Cement, sand, debris or any other dusty materials stored outside the site should
be covered or kept moist
• Spray water before breaking, grinding, polishing or wood cutting operations
• Protect all HVAC systems and components during construction and
renovation works
Figure 134 Covered stockpile with
tarpaulin to minimise fugitive dust
(Source: Environmental Protection
Department)
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During renovation or interior decoration
6.3
Acoustic and noise pollution control
6.4
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) management
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