§ 13-284. Noise level measurement

(a) Any noise level measurement shall be performed using a sound level meter meeting American National Standard Institute's Standard S1.4-1971 for Type 1 or Type 2 sound level meters or an instrument and the associated recording and analyzing equipment which will provide equivalent data.

(b) Exterior measurements: The location selected for measuring exterior noise levels shall be at any point on the affected property.

(c) Interior measurements: Interior noise measurements shall be made within the affected dwelling unit. The measurement shall be made at a point at least four (4) feet from the wall, ceiling, or floor nearest the alleged offensive noise source and may be made with the windows of the affected unit open.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)