Document ID:	MIL-STD-1474       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Noise Limits Scope:  This standard establishes acoustic noise limits and prescribes testing requirements and measurement procedures for determining conformance to the noise limits stated herein. The standard specifies sound pressure level limits and measurement procedures to promote personnel safety, speech intelligibility, and security from acoustic detection and recognition. Acoustical noise limits for determining conformance to community annoyance requirements are beyond the scope of this standard. Noise limits for community annoyance are covered by local laws and statutes. DoD materiel (motor vehicles, construction and material handling equipment, mobile generator sets, and portable air compressors)may have to comply with these local laws and statutes anywhere in the world they operate. Status:  Active Document Date:  11-MAR-2025         Next Review Due:  09-MAR-2035 FSC/Area:  HFAC Doc Category:   Military Standard -Design Criteria Standard

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  MI  Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center     Preparing Activity: MI  Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  MI   Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center   Navy Custodian:  NM   Department of the Navy Standardization Office, DASN (RDT&E) (DepSO)   Air Force Custodian:  11   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Aircraft Systems

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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