Table 3.2          Standards for Helicopter Noise (0700 to 1900 Hours)

Common Uses

Helicopter Noise Lmax dB(A)

0700 to 1900 Hours

All domestic premises including temporary housing accommodation

85

Hotel and hostels

85

Offices

90

Educational institutional including kindergartens, nurseries and all others where unaided voice communication is required

85

Places of public Worship and courts of law

85

Hospital, clinics, convalescences and homes for the aged, diagnostic rooms, wards

85

            Note:    (1) The above standards apply to uses that rely on opened windows for ventilation.

(2) The above standards shall be viewed as the maximum permissible noise levels assessed at 1m from the external façade.