MoE/SCENR noise standards for Qatar.
The area The maximum limits of noise
(dBA, average 20 minutes)
Day time (0400 - 2000) Night time (2000 - 0400)
Residential areas & public corporations 55 45
Commercial areas 65 55
Industrial facilities 75 75
Definitions:
Residential areas: Areas which constitute more than 50% residential builings, in-cluding schools, hospitals, and mosques.
Commercial areas: Areas which constitute more than 50% commercial shops, of-fices, garages, and commercial buildings.
Industrial areas: Areas which constitute more than 50% industrial facilities.
