Abstract:
The measurement of the noise level at Tuanku Tambusai street Pekanbaru has been carried out. The noise observed was derived from motorcycles and vehicles. The measurement of the noise level started from 06.00 – 18.00 WIB for one week. The location of the research was denoted by 1,2 and 3 (in front Tri Bakti’s foundtion, horse statue and in front PPP office). The noise level were also studied as a function of distance from the source of noise. The intensity of noise level was measured using Sound Level Meter (SLM) SL 4112. The results of the research showed that the maximum value of noise level (on June, 26th 2012) occured 07.00 - 10.00 WIB on Sunday and the minimum value of noise level (on June, 21 th 2012) occured 14.00 –
17.00 WIB on Thursday for location 1. The measurement of the noise level as a function of distance (June 19th, July 16th, July 23th and July 30th 2012) was the value of noise level that declines with distance. The reduction of noise level caused by air
absorption and surroundings. The noise level was based on different locations for the
same time, the highest value of noise level occured in the location 3 than in the location 1 and 2 . The highest of noise level by caused vehicles. The result of the research showed that noise level is 85,584 dB. Based on the result of research, it is recommended that public school, hospital and house are not suitable to be built in that area since the noise level has exceeded the noise level threshold by MENKES
N0.718/Men.Kes/Per/XI/198 that is 45-55 dB
