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Download Solution PDFAs per IS 1950: 1962, what is the maximum acceptable noise levels inside a hospital, from the point of view of comfort, economy, and practical considerations?
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The acceptable noise levels for indoor levels in different types of residential areas is given in below table:
| Acceptable Indoor noise levels for various types of buildings | ||
| S.No. | Location | Noise level dB |
| 1 | Radio & TV studio | 25-30 |
| 2 | Music room | 30-35 |
| 3 | Hospitals, classrooms, auditoria | 35-40 |
| 4 | Apartments, hotels, homes | 35-40 |
| Conference, rooms, small offices | ||
| 5 | Courtrooms, private offices, libraries | 40-45 |
| 6 | Large public offices, banks, stores, etc | 45-50 |
| 7 | Restaurants | 50-55 |
IS:4954-1968:- Recommendations for Noise Abatement in Town Planning
The acceptable noise levels for outdoor and indoor levels in different types of residential areas is given in below table:
| Acceptable outdoor noise levels in residential areas | ||
| S.No. | Location | Noise level dB |
| 1 | Rural | 25-35 |
| 2 | Suburban | 30-40 |
| 3 | Residential (Urban) | 35-45 |
| 4 | Urban (residential and business) | 40-50 |
| 5 | City | 45-55 |
| 6 | Industrial area | 50-60 |
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