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What is NYC AC § 24-229?

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This section regulates the handling and transportation of containers and construction materials on public right-of-ways to prevent unreasonable noise. It defines specific noise levels that are considered unreasonable and outlines measurement criteria. Applies to individuals and entities involved in construction activities affecting public spaces.

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§ 24-229 Containers and construction material.

AC § 24-229

(a)No person shall handle or transport or cause to be handled or transported on any public right-of-way any container or any construction material in such a way as to create an unreasonable noise. For the purposes of this section unreasonable noise shall include but shall not be limited to the following prohibited noise levels: (1) Sound, other than impulsive sound, attributable to the source measured at a level of 10 dB(A) or more above the ambient sound level, as measured at any point within a receiving property or as measured at a distance of 15 feet or more from the source on a public right-of-way.

(2)Impulsive sound, attributable to the source, measured at a level of 15 dB(A) or more above the ambient sound level, as measured at any point within a receiving property or as measured at a distance of 15 feet or more from the source on a public right-of-way. Impulsive sound levels shall be measured in the A-weighting network with the sound level meter set to fast response. The ambient sound level shall be taken in the A-weighting network with the sound level meter set to slow response.

(b)This section shall not apply to the operation of refuse collection vehicles regulated pursuant to section 24-225. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/113.

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