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    Table No. 1 Recommended NC Levels: Mechanical D-16

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    For most spaces, recommended noise criteria (NC) levels have been established through experience to help speech communication. Generally, areas where listening is critical should have a low NC level, while areas of close speech can tolerate a higher level. Table 1 lists recommended NC levels for various spaces, such as 20-25 for auditoriums and 25 for audiology suites. The NC levels apply to unoccupied rooms but may be increased if equipment is installed and approved. Special considerations are needed if users have hearing impairments or audiological testing will occur.

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    For most spaces, recommended noise criteria (NC) levels have been established through experience to help speech communication. Generally, areas where listening is critical should have a low NC level, while areas of close speech can tolerate a higher level. Table 1 lists recommended NC levels for various spaces, such as 20-25 for auditoriums and 25 for audiology suites. The NC levels apply to unoccupied rooms but may be increased if equipment is installed and approved. Special considerations are needed if users have hearing impairments or audiological testing will occur.

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    For most spaces, recommended noise criteria (NC) levels have been established through experience to help speech communication. Generally, areas where listening is critical should have a low NC level, while areas of close speech can tolerate a higher level. Table 1 lists recommended NC levels for various spaces, such as 20-25 for auditoriums and 25 for audiology suites. The NC levels apply to unoccupied rooms but may be increased if equipment is installed and approved. Special considerations are needed if users have hearing impairments or audiological testing will occur.

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    Table No. 1 Recommended NC Levels: Mechanical D-16

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    For most spaces, recommended NC/RC levels have been

    established through many years of experience. In general, for areas


    where listening is critical and speech communication is important,
    the NC/RC level should be low. For areas where speech is at close
    distances (1.8-3.0 m), the NC/RC level may be higher. Table No.
    1 lists recommended NC levels for a variety of spaces. NC levels
    are based on rooms not being occupied and with all user equipment
    off.

    Table No. 1
    Recommended NC Levels

    Area NC Level
    Auditoriums 20-25
    Audiology Suites, Audio/Speech, Pathology, 25
    Phonology/Cardiac
    Chapel, Chapel Meditation 25
    Private Residences 25-30
    Conference Rooms 25-30
    Hospital Rooms 25-35
    Patient Rooms 35
    Executive Offices 30-35
    Classrooms 30-35
    Open-Plan Offices 35-45
    Dining Rooms, Offices, Lobbies 40
    Central Sterile, Food Service/Serving 45
    Operating Rooms 40-45
    Research Laboratories 40-45
    Corridors 45
    Kitchen, Lockers, Warehouse, Shops 50
    Research Animal Housing Areas *

    The above NC values may be increased for unitary or user


    equipment installed within occupied spaces as approved by the
    Project Officer.

    The sound levels apply to these spaces in most common situations.


    If the users of the space are hearing impaired, then the tolerance for
    high background noise levels is greatly reduced. For situations
    involving audiological testing, there are very specific requirements.
    In either of the latter two cases an acoustical consultant should be
    involved in the design at an early stage.

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    Mechanical D-16

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