ANSI S3WG56

Working Group on Criteria for Background Noise for Audiometric Testing

Co-Chair: John Franks

Co-Chair: William Murphy

Scope: Develop and maintain standards for maximum tolerable background noise levels during audiometric tests. Communication and liaison with related ANSI WGs. Liaison with the corresponding IEC and ISO standards groups. Coordination of the US vote on international standards in this field. Follow and report on current research and industry developments related to these standards.

Responsible for the following published standard:

• ASA/ANSI S3.1 – Maximum Permissible Ambient Noise Levels for Audiometric Test Rooms

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