Chapter 6.60 NOISE
Section 6.60.030 Noise measurement criteria.
A. Any noise measurement made pursuant
to the provisions of this chapter shall be made
with a sound level meter using the A weighted network (scale) at slow meter response.
Fast
meter response shall be used for an impulsive noise. Calibration of the measurement equipment,
utilizing an acoustic calibrator, shall be performed immediately prior to recording any noise date.
B. The exterior noise levels shall
be measured at any point on the affected residential
property, school, hospital, church, public library or commercial property. Where practical, the
microphone shall be positioned three to five feet above the ground and away from reflective
surfaces. (Prior gen. code §§ 3-107.301, 3-107.302)