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FCC Maximum Permissible Exposure (47 CFR 1.1310)

Legally binding U.S. exposure limits for radiofrequency transmitters from 300 kHz to 100 GHz, adopted from NCRP and ANSI/IEEE recommendations in 1996 and reaffirmed in 2019.

Legally enforceableUS1996, reaffirmed 2019

Last verified 12 August 2026.

Also searched as: FCC MPE, FCC RF exposure limits

Organization
Federal Communications Commission
Edition
1996, reaffirmed 2019
Jurisdiction
US
Frequency range
300 kHz – 100 GHz
Status of values
Legally enforceable in at least one jurisdiction

Scope

Applies to FCC-regulated transmitters and to portable devices via SAR limits in 47 CFR 2.1093. Separate tiers for occupational/controlled and general population/uncontrolled exposure.

Sources

  1. fcc-1310 47 CFR § 1.1310 — Radiofrequency radiation exposure limits — U.S. Government Publishing Office (eCFR). regulation, link checked 2026-08-12.
  2. fcc-rf-safety Radio Frequency Safety — Federal Communications Commission. government, link checked 2026-08-12.
  3. fcc-oet65 OET Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields — Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 1997. government, link checked 2026-08-12.

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