5-3-11: NOISE LEVELS: |
Any noise above 65 decibels violates the Code, as well as any excessive or unusually loud noise that is plainly audible beyond the property line or outside the hours of operation. From 7 AM - 9 PM Monday through Saturday, and 9 AM - 9 PM on Sundays. |
The making and/or creating of excessive or unusually loud noise or sound within the county as identified in subsection A of this section, or identified and measured in the manner prescribed in subsection B of this section, or in violation of restricted hours as outlined in subsection C of this section is unlawful.
A. On the public right of way or upon public property, from the source or device as to be plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet (50') or on private property, as to be plainly audible at the property line. B. The noise shall be measured at a distance of at least twenty five feet (25') from the source or the device upon public property or within the public right of way or twenty five feet (25') from the property line if upon private property, and shall be measured on a decibel or sound level meter of standard design and quality operated on the "A" weighing scale. A measurement of sixty five (65) decibels shall be considered to be excessive and unusually loud. C. Hours of restriction are as follows: nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. to seven o'clock (7:00) A.M., Monday through Saturday, not before nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Sunday. (Ord. 316-B, 4-6-2011) |
Decibels Explained Every day we hear a variety of sounds. Sounds that are too loud or loud sounds over a long time, can damage your hearing.
The loudness of sounds is measured in decibels (dB). Learn the decibel levels for different sounds and know which noises can cause damage to your hearing. Protect your ears when you are involved in a loud activity. How loud is too loud? Decibel Level Source 10 dB Normal breathing 20 dB Rustling leaves, mosquito 30 dB Whisper 40 dB Stream, refrigerator humming 50-60 dB Quiet office 50-65 dB Normal conversation 60-65 dB Laughter 70 dB Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer 75 dB Dishwasher 78 dB Washing machine 80 dB Garbage disposal, city traffic noise Prolonged exposure to any noise above 90 dB can cause gradual hearing loss Decibel Level Source 84 dB Diesel truck 70-90 dB Recreational vehicle 88 dB Subway, motorcycle 85-90 dB Lawnmower 100 dB Train, garbage truck 97 dB Newspaper press 98 dB Farm tractor Regular exposure of more than 1 minute risks permanent hearing loss. Decibel Level Source 103 dBJet flyover at 100 feet 105 dB Snowmobile 110 dB Jackhammer, power saw, symphony orchestra 120 dB Thunderclap, discotheque/boom box 110-125 dB Stereo 110-140 dB Rock concerts 130 dB Jet takeoff, shotgun firing 145 dB Boom cars |