Noise from Chiller on Keesler Air Force Base
ISSUE
NOI‐2
The chiller for Arnold Hall is located outside the building
approximately 40 feet from adjacent residences in the
Oak Park neighborhood. When operational, the chiller
creates noise which impacts the adjacent neighborhood
residents.
There is a chiller at Arnold Hall on Keesler AFB, which is located near the
northeast installation perimeter and the Oak Park neighborhood. The chiller
is positioned approximately 40 feet from residences in the Oak Park
neighborhood on Lafayette Street. When turned on, the chiller creates
noise that is audible to residents. There have been complaints from
neighbors regarding this noise.
Compatibility Assessment
Due to the age of the chiller and the noise that it generates, the installation
is planning to replace the chiller at Arnold Hall. The replacement of the
chiller will decrease the level of noise that is produced when operational.
Findings
The age of the chiller is a factor in the noise level that residents in the
Oak Park neighborhood experience.
The installation received complaints from residents in the Oak Park
neighborhood regarding the chiller noise and responded by initiating
the replacement of the chiller.
Background Report
ISSUE
NOI‐3
Emergency Sirens from Keesler Medical Center
Ambulances
The required testing of Keesler Medical Center
ambulance sirens at the beginning of every shift change
at 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. creates noise which impacts
the adjacent residential neighbors in the Oak Park
neighborhood.
The Keesler Medical Center is located on the north end of the installation,
which is approximately 600 feet from the Oak Park neighborhood.
Keesler Medical Center provides healthc