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NEWS
Seven More Indictments for Loud Music at Event Halls
By L.S. Wasserman
Seven more indictments were served against owners of event halls and
outdoor event spaces for failing to install and use noise meters.
Charges were filed against Arka at Tel Aviv Port, Hatchalot in Holon,
Hinuma in Nesher, Society Space in Bat Yam, Argaman Events Center in
Holon, Gallery Palace in Tel Aviv and Tatzpit in Herzliya.
The indictments follow five previous indictments the Ministry for
Environmental Protection filed against hall owners several months
ago.
In 2006 business licensing regulations that restrict noise and
radiation levels went into effect under the oversight of the
Environmental Protection Ministry, in cooperation with the Association
of Banquet Hall and Outdoor Spaces Owners, the Association of Disk
Jockeys, other government ministries and local authorities.
The regulations state that sound emitted from an amplification system
cannot exceed 85 decibels where participants are seated and require
the use of noise meters, which activate a flashing warning light for
30 seconds and cut off the electricity to the sound system for 30
seconds if the noise level passes the 85-decibel mark. The regulations
also require hall owners to post a readily apparent sign noting that
a volume restriction system is installed on the premises.
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