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Rutgers Noise Technical Assistance Center
Recertification Course
This course is offered every quarter in New Jersey. Recertification every 24 months is required by the New Jersey Noise Code (at N.J.A.C. 7:29-2.11). Many jurisdictions outside of New Jersey adhere to this practice as well, even though it may not be required by their code. Officers who are not regularly engaged in noise enforcement do well to have a refresher.
RUTGERS NOISE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
COMMUNITY NOISE ENFORCEMENT
1-DAY RECERTIFICATION
The Fundamentals of Sound
Brief Review
Intensity
Units of Measurement and Reporting
Sound Level Meter Calculations of Sound Pressure Levels
Range of Human Hearing
Frequency
Units of Measurement and Reporting
Range of Human Hearing
Most Annoying Frequencies
Relative Response to Frequencies, and Weighting Systems
Operation of Sound Level Meter(s)
Field Calibration
Timing
Manufacturer's Requirements
Proper Technique
Use of Meter
Acceptable Weather Conditions
Parameters for Valid Readings
Measuring and Recording
Measurement of Neighborhood Residual Sound Levels
Neighborhood Residual vs. Extraneous Noise
Strategies for Measurement of Background in Various Situations
The Mathematics of Sound Level Measurement
Determination of Optimal Measurement Time Intervals
Impact of Interval Choice on Final Calculated Levels
Calculation of Source Sound Level from Measured Total and Neighborhood Residual Sound Levels
Meter/Reader Tolerances
Noise Measurement Report Form
Line-by-Line Review of Proper Completion
New Jersey Codes
New Jersey Administrative Code - Title 7, Chapter 29, Subchapter 1 - Noise Control
("NJAC 7:29")
-AND-
NJAC 7:29 Subchapter 2 - Procedures for the Determination of Noise from Stationary Sources
Review of Definitions
Word-by-Word Review of Codes
Specific Notation of Reporting Requirements Generated by Codes
Areas of Potential Courtroom Challenge
Readoption with
Amendments - August 6, 2007
Review Changes: Definitions, Exceptions, Enforcement
Model Ordinance for the State of New Jersey
Major Departures from NJAC 7:29
Enforcement
N.J.A.C.
7:29-1.7
Fines, injunctive relief, major vs. minor violations
Grace Period (CEHA agencies and their subcontractors.)
Performance Violation vs. Nuisance Violation
Talking to the Facility Manager - or- The Art of the Bluff, and the Satisfied Complainant
Consent Orders
NJDEP Guideline to Conduct a Noise Control Program for Municipalities and CEHA Agencies.
Practical Field Exam
Written Exam