References

References thatinform thediscipline.

Sources selected for relevance, authority and clarity of scope — not a list that turns every reference into a rule for every context.

Standard

Definition and conceptual framework for soundscape; useful in planning, design and management that consider people, acoustic environment and context.

Standard

Requirements and supporting information for data collection and reporting in soundscape studies, investigations and applications.

Guideline

Public-health guidance on environmental noise exposure. It does not replace Brazilian law or a specific assessment of an environment.

Guideline

Reference for venues and events with amplified music, intended to protect hearing while preserving sound quality and experience.

Local law

A reference for noise acceptability in São Paulo. Its scope must not be generalized to other municipalities.

Official source

Official information about municipal enforcement and its jurisdictional limits.