Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPALITY OF ASINGAN
Province of Pangasinan
tel. No. (075) 563-4125
Tele Fax No. (075) 563-3242
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
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Ord. No. 3
1.2. Excessive Noise.
I .21. All persons exposed to noise which exceeds the maximum allowable noise levels emanating within any construction site establishment or premises such as those emitted from certain equipment, machinery, vehicle, tools, appliances or device as measured in decibel on a standard sound level meter that meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S.l., 4-1974 or other specifications accepted by the Department of environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall be abated by the Municipal Health Officer within thirty (30) days after notification of the owner or operator or within a shorter time prescribed by the Municipal Health Officer.
1.22. The maximum allowable noise quality standard shall be as follows.
TABLE 1 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE NOISE LEVELS IN GENERAL AREAS (in decibels)
| Category of Areas | Day Time | Morning and Evening | Night Time |
| AA | 50dB | 45 dB | 40 dB |
| A | 55dB | 50 dB | 45 dB |
| B | 65dB | 60 dB | 55 dB |
| C | 70 dB | 65 dB | 60 dB |
| D | 75 dB | 70 dB | 65 dB |
1.23. Classification of General Areas
1.2.3.1. Class AA— a section or contiguous area which requires quietness such as area within 100 meters from school sites, nursery schools, hospitals and other health care institutions and place of worship.
1.2.3.2. Class A— a section or contiguous area that is primarily a residential area,
1.2.3.3. Class B — a section that is primarily a commercial area.
1.2.3.4. Class C — a section that is primarily reserved as a light industrial area.
1.2.3.5. Class D — a section that is primarily reserved as a heavy industrial area.
