New Westminster By-law 6520, s. 3 — Noise Bylaw
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3. When determining the noise or sound level from a source, the ambient or background noise or sound level shall be established at the appropriate position and during the relevant period of time wherever possible before taking sound measurements from the source. BYLAW 8082, 2019
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- 1 All noise or sound levels shall be determined using a sound level meter on the “A” scale and “slow” reading
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- 4 Noise or sound measurements should, wherever possible, be made at a height of approximately one (1) metre and a distance of three (3) metres from any wall, buildings, or other reflecting structures with the microphone appropriately oriented
- 5 Precautions shall be taken to ensure that the values recorded correspond to the noise or sound being investigated and are not due to wind or extraneous sources
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