Electrical wiring standards are defined by your local municipal building Inspector. Wiring standards will vary depending on your local ordinances. Just contact your local building inspector for the requirements in your area.
If drafted correctly and appropriately implemented safety standards decrease the likelihood that workers will be hurt or made ill as a result of their work.
In the US, if the noise reaching your ear is 85 dB (decibels) or greater, the various actions are required, depending on how much louder than 85 the sound is and how long it lasts each day.
There are specification standards, that tell you exactly what to do, and performance standards, that tell you what you must accomplish, but not how to do so.