§ 41A-8. Interior noise standards.

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(a)

The following noise standards, unless otherwise specifically indicated in this chapter, shall apply to all noise sensitive interior areas within Butte County.

Noise Level Descriptor	Daytime (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)	Evening (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.)	Nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
Hourly Average (L _eq )	45	40	35
Maximum (L _max )	60	55	50

(b)

It is unlawful for any person at any location within the County to create any noise which causes the noise levels on an affected property, when measured in the designated interior noise sensitive area, to exceed the noise standards specified above.

(c)

Each of the noise limits specified in subdivision (a) of this section shall be reduced by five (5) dBA for recurring impulsive noise, simple or pure tone noise, or for noises consisting of speech or music.

(Ord. No. 4053, § 1, 3-26-13)

                    
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