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Noise surrounds us everyday. The sounds of daily living such as traffic, airplanes, construction and garden equipment bombard us. Noise is an unwanted sound. Sound levels are measured in decibels (dBA). The higher the decibel level above what is considered safe and the longer the time exposed to the noise, the more likely it will harm your health.
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The City's Municipal Licensing & Standards (MLS) Division is responsible for enforcing the noise by-law. If you have a complaint regarding noise in your area or questions about the noise by-law and what it covers, please call 311.
Read Toronto Public Health's reports on the health effects of noise.
Noise and children
Noise affects millions of people worldwide on a daily basis, especially
children. Televisions, computers, appliances and toys can be a continuous
source of background noise. Find out what you can do to minimize your
children's exposure to noise (PDF file size 352KB)
in your home.
Other related sites
Visit the following Web sites for more information on noise and health:
Links to sites external to the Toronto Public Health
Web site are provided as a convenience and their inclusion does not
imply that Toronto Public Health endorses or accepts any responsibility
for the content or use of these sites.
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