2.1 Equipment specifications
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2.1 Equipment specifications

2.1.1 Sound level meters

 Measurement of sound pressure levels shall be carried out using precision integrating sound level meters subject to the requirements of this chapter. Such meters shall be manufactured to IEC 61672-1(2002-05)footnote type/class 1 standard as applicable, or to an equivalent standard acceptable to the Administrationfootnote.

2.1.2 Octave filter set

 When used alone, or in conjunction with a sound level meter, as appropriate, an octave filter set shall conform to IEC 61260 (1995)footnote or an equivalent standard acceptable to the Administration.


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