Table 2.8        Action Limit Levels for Noise during Construction Period    

Time Period

Action Level

Limit Level

0700-1900 hrs on normal weekdays

When one documented complaint is received

75* dB(A)

0700-2300 hrs on holidays; and 1900-2300 hrs on all other days

60/65/70** dB(A)

2300-0700 hrs of next day

45/50/55** dB(A)

 (*)    reduce to 70 dB(A) for schools and 65 dB(A) during school examination periods.

(**)   to be selected based on Area Sensitivity Rating.