Action / Limit Levels for Air Quality

Parameters

Action Level

Limit Level

24-hour TSP Level in µg/m3

1For baseline level ≤ 200 µg/m3, Action level = (baseline level * 1.3 + Limit level)/2; For baseline level > 200 µg/m3 Action level = Limit level

260 µg/m3

1-hour TSP Level in µg/m3

2For baseline level 384 µg/m3, Action level = (baseline level * 1.3 + Limit level)/2; For baseline level > 384 µg/m3, Action level = Limit level

500 µg/m3

Notes:

1. The Action Level for 24-hour TSP Level:

a) AMS 2 = (71.1*1.3 + 260) / 2 = 176 µg/m3; b) AMS 3C = (56.9*1.3 + 260) / 2 = 167 µg/m3;

c) AMS 6 = (66.4*1.3 + 260) / 2 = 173 µg/m3; d) AMS 7B = (82.3*1.3 + 260) / 2 = 183 µg/m3;

2. The Action Level for 1-hour TSP Level:

a) AMS 2 = (191.5*1.3 + 500) / 2 = 374 µg/m3; b) AMS 3C = (18.2.2*1.3 + 500) / 2 = 368 µg/m3;

c) AMS 6 = (169.2*1.3 + 500) / 2 = 360 µg/m3; d) AMS 7B = (184.2*1.3 + 500) / 2 = 370 µg/m3;

 

 

Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise

Time Period

Action Level

Limit Level

0700 - 1900 hours on normal weekdays

When one documented complaint is received

75 dB(A) *

Note : If works are to be carried out during restricted hours, the conditions stipulated in the construction noise permit issued by the Noise Control Authority have to be followed.

* Reduce to 70 dB(A) for schools and 65 dB(A) during school examination periods.