Equivalent continuous sound pressure levels shall be acquired
using a sound level meter meeting the requirements of the current
version of ANSI S1.4 for either a Type 1 (precision) or a Type 2 (general
purpose) sound level meter.
Measurement locations. Equivalent continuous sound pressure levels
shall be measured on the receiving residential property at or within
10 feet of the property boundary closest to the noise source in question.
With the sound level meter set to slow response and using the C-weighting
network, continuous equivalent sound pressure levels shall be acquired
for a minimum duration of 15 seconds.
During sound level measurements, the sound level meter microphone
is to be pointed toward the noise source of interest and mounted on
a tripod or held at arm's length.
A sketch or aerial image of the site, not necessarily to scale,
orienting the noise source of interest, the points of measurement,
topographic features, and relevant distances, containing sufficient
information for another investigator to repeat the measurements under
similar conditions;
Noise created by electrical power generators during regularly-scheduled
testing shall be exempt between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
for a period of no more than one hour until testing is complete.
The owner of any commercial property shall allow the Township's authorized
agent to enter the property and facilities for the purpose of inspection,
observation, measurement, and testing to determine compliance with
the provisions of this article.
The Township's authorized agent shall have the right to enter upon
land for the purpose of performing necessary inspection, observation,
measurement, and testing to determine compliance with the provisions
of this article.
The commercial property owner shall have a period of up to six months
to remediate the noise before additional sound levels are measured
and additional penalties are assessed.