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NuERA
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Registered: Feb 2003
Location: Toronto

Brit government wants 70 db limit in venues

http://www.beatportal.com/feed/item...mit-for-venues/

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Live music fans and clubbers in Britain are currently petitioning the government over its plans to introduce sound control devices as a legal requirement for entertainment venues.

Although unconfirmed at this point, the organisers behind the online petition believe the devices cut-off point will be “dreadfully low”, at around 70 dB.

Unsurprisingly, the petition already has 32,000 signatures and is likely to gain many more supporters in the coming weeks.

The government wants to introduce the sound control devices to protect the hearing of staff who work in bars, clubs and live music venues, but those opposed to the plans believe it’ll cause irreparable damage to the nightlife scene in Britain.

Some are even saying it’s just another step towards a nanny state.

A 2004 study by the University of Edinburgh found that the average sound level for nightclubs in the UK was 96 db, with some even reaching 108 db.

You can sign the petition at: http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/NoNoiseControl/

Now I would.agree most clubs are too loud and I don't go out without my earplugs...

But 70db? I've had farts louder than 70db.

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soon everyone will be given a set of headphones when they enter the club if they want to listen to music.

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Registered: Dec 2001
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soon everyone will be given a set of headphones when they enter the club if they want to listen to music.

this is already being done as a full out event. I can't remember the name of the event.. but it's a pretty huge one.

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Originally posted by Stilez
this is already being done as a full out event. I can't remember the name of the event.. but it's a pretty huge one.

In a way...its a cool concept but I think it would loose its appeal quickly.

Jan-16-2009 17:23 Canada

Chris Allen
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Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Calgary, Alberta

Re: Brit government wants 70 db limit in venues

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Originally posted by NuERA
[url]http://www.beatportal.com/feed/item/brit-government-wants-70-
But 70db? I've had farts louder than 70db.

70db is the volume of a normal conversation. Not loud at all. I doubt this would pass, considering covered headphones often have a high volume of 115db.

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1dawoman
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Registered: May 2006
Location: Earth

i dont know how they decided on 70db which seems ridiculously low for a club....but I'm in favor of putting an upper limit on volumes in clubs....

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mickmack
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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Hamilton, ON

i don't necessarily think they should cap the db level but i think a venue should be required to give away or at least sell earplugs. there have been many times that i've wanted earplugs so bad but forgot to bring some.

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Yohan
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Registered: Jan 2004
Location: Kitchener, Ont, Soviet Canuckistan

hmm... never had a problem whenever i asked for some ear plugs at the guv. (i think at acid lounge)

i now have a pair of earplugs in its case hanging off my keychain. learned my lesson a few times.

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Rook
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70db does seem low. 80db would be ideal.

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Endlesswave
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Registered: Sep 2001
Location: Thornhill (Ontario)

Wait if the sole reason for doing this is due to employees damaging their hearing, why not have them wear their own earplugs? Problem solved.

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junkie_vince
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Registered: Dec 2005
Location: T o r o n t O

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Wait if the sole reason for doing this is due to employees damaging their hearing, why not have them wear their own earplugs? Problem solved.

I was thinking the same thing but that would be too easy

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T_ALI
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Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Mississauga

If I wanted to listen to music at 70db and enjoy myself at the same time, I'd rather stay home.

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