ORD-2005-023 - Proposed County Noise Control Ordinance Revisions

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A;depted. August 4 5 A 99 11 Amended; February 1, !SU (3) Except in the case where noises are emanating from within multi - family structures and the complainant is a resident of the same multi - family structure, noise measurements shall be taken at the comer of the primary structure of the complainant nearest the noise source but when this location is not practical noise measurements shall be made at the boundary of the public or private right -of -way which adjoins the complainants' property. (4) In the case of noises emanating from within a multi - family structure and where a complainant is a resident of the same multi - family structure, noise measurements shall be made in the unit of complainant at a height of at least four (4) feet above the floor and at a point approximately equidistant from all walls. (5) No individual other than the Officer operating the meter shall be within ten (10) feet of the meter during the sample period. (6) The meter shall be calibrated immediately before use and recalibrated after use. (7) The Officer operating the meter shall face the noise source and record the meter's instantaneous response observed at consecutive ten (10) second periods. The sound meter operator may cease taking readings as soon as the readings already taken show a violation of this in subsection (2) of Article III attributed to the sound source or sources shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of the maximum permissible sound levels set in this Ordinance. Article V: Exceptions The following are exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance: (1) Construction operations from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends for which any required building permits have been issued, provided all equipment is operated according to the manufacturers' specifications and with all standard equipment, manufacturers' mufflers and noise reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition.