Sec. 10.21.08.05. Requirements for the Acoustical Environment  


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  • The test tones listed in this regulation shall meet the allowable octave-band ambient noise levels which are noted in the following table taken from page 5 of the May 1985 ASHA journal:

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    Test frequency 500 1000 2000 4000
    Octave-band cutoff 300 600 1200 2400
    Frequencies 600 1200 2400 4800
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    Octave-band level: Ear covered with earphone mounted in MX-41/AR cushion 21.5 29.5 34.5 42
    Plus ASHA screening level 20 20 20 20
    Resultant maximum ambient noise level allowable for ASHA screening 41.5 49.5 54.5 62