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Noise strategies

Which of the following building layout strategies would one consider to reduce noise?
I. provide separation of all quiet areas from sources of noise
II. locate mechanical rooms near noise sources
III. locate storage rooms away from noise source
IV. place openings close to noise sources
V. locate all doors away from noise sources

A. I, II, III
B. II, IV, V
C. I, II, V
D. III, V
AnswerC. I, II, V: locate quiet areas and openings (incl doors) away from noise source and locate mech areas near the noise.

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