IS 4954:1968 – Recommendations for Noise Abatement in Town Planning
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IS 4954:1968 provides basic principles and recommendations for achieving effective noise abatement through town planning. It addresses the location and zoning of residential, industrial and community areas, traffic and industrial noise, acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels, building setbacks, barriers, vegetation, road design and planning measures for reducing community noise.
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