Acceptable Noise Levels for Different Buildings
The highest level of noise that is acceptable without harming a building’s acoustics is called the maximum acceptable noise level. Acceptable noise levels for different buildings are as follows:
1. For the house, apartment, and hotels – 35 to 40 dB.
2. Big size offices, banks, and large storage buildings – 45 to 50 dB.
3. Music room – 30 to 35 dB.
4. Small office room, conference room, and libraries – 35 to 40 dB.
5. Cinema halls, theatre room, and hospital – 35 to 10 dB.
6. large or medium factories – 50 to 65 dB.
7. For classrooms and courtrooms – 40 to 45 dB.
8. For radio studio and TV studios – 25 to 30 dB.
9. Restaurants – 50 to 55 dB.
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