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What is the minimum sound pressure level required in a sleeping room at the pillow level?

NBCC 3.2.4.19 mandates that if a signal is generated in a sleeping room, it must reach 75 dBA at the pillow with doors closed. In Canada, this is generally 520

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Question: What is the minimum sound pressure level required in a sleeping room at the pillow level?

Answer options: ✅ 75 dBA

  • 85 dBA
  • 65 dBA
  • 100 dBA

Correct answer: 75 dBA

Explanation: NBCC 3.2.4.19 mandates that if a signal is generated in a sleeping room, it must reach 75 dBA at the pillow with doors closed. In Canada, this is generally 520 Hz low frequency per newest standards for new installs, but 75 dBA is the core NBCC level.

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