90dBA peak in church in the back row
90dBA peak in church in the back row
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Some churches have a bad habit of driving the sound level to ridiculous levels. Two churches I know of peak at 90dBA regularly, measured in the back row. I wear foam plugs, which are good for 30 dB attenuation. What about the people in the front? I calculated 115 dBA in the front at half the distance to the speakers.
Doew the law speak for this situation? I have advised the powers that be, and I have been branded a complainer. So be it, but if this is a violation, I may need to take action.
Doew the law speak for this situation? I have advised the powers that be, and I have been branded a complainer. So be it, but if this is a violation, I may need to take action.





RE: 90dBA peak in church in the back row
How long do you sit there? The law does not prohibit exposure exceeding 90 dbA but clarifies the time permitted at various levels. If the sound level exceeds 85 they must monitor the employees for their hearing changes.
Search for recent threads for similar industrial questions in this topic. This should apply if the church has employees. I do not know about those who pay to attend.
John
RE: 90dBA peak in church in the back row
John
RE: 90dBA peak in church in the back row
RE: 90dBA peak in church in the back row
Yes, I think attendees at rock churches and rock concerts need to protect their ears.