
mar 08, 2018 maximum permitted noise level contrary to popular belief there is no maximum permitted noise level that needs to be exceeded for noise to be categorised as a nuisance. statutory nuisance legislation is routinely implemented and enforced by local authorities. investigating officers will sometimes use sound level meters to help them assess nuisance but,191095 occupational noise exposure occupational,1910.95 (a) protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be provided when the sound levels exceed those shown in table g-16 when measured on the a scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response. when noise levels are determined by octave band analysis, the equivalent a-weighted sound level may be determined as follows