# The Air Quality Limit Values Regulations 2001, Paragraph 1.1: Limit values for sulphur dioxide


Averaging period
Limit value
Margin of tolerance
Date by which limit value is to be met
1 Hourly limit value for the protection of human health
1 hour
350 μg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 24 times a calendar year
120 μg/m3 on 19th July 2001, reducing on 1st January of each following year by equal annual amounts to reach 0 μg/m3 by 1st January 2005
1st January 2005
2 Daily limit value for the protection of human health
24 hours
125 μg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times a calendar year
None
1st January 2005
3 Limit value for the protection of ecosystems
Calendar year and winter (1st October to 31st March)
20 μg/m3
None
19th July 2001

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/2315/schedule/1/paragraph/1.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-quality-limit-values-regulations-2001/schedule-1/paragraph-1.1
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