For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Any other word or phrase used in this subchapter, and defined in regulations of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Noise Pollution Control, Minn. Rules, Ch. 7030, as it may be amended from time to time, has the meaning given in those regulations.
AIR CIRCULATION DEVICE. A mechanism designed and used for the controlled flow of air used in ventilation, cooling, or conditioning, including, but not limited to, central and window air conditioning units.
L10. The sound level, expressed in decibels (dBA) which is exceeded 10% of the time for a one-hour period, as measured by a sound level meter having characteristics as specified in the latest standards, S1.4, of the American National Standards Institute and using test procedures approved by the Police Department.
L50. The sound level, expressed in decibels (dBA) which is exceeded 50% of the time for a one-hour period, as measured by a sound level meter having characteristics as specified in the latest standards, S1.4, of the American National Standards Institute and using test procedures approved by the Police Department.
PERSON. An individual, firm, partnership or corporation, trustee, association, the state and its agencies and subdivisions or any body of persons, whether incorporated or not. With respect to acts prohibited or required herein, PERSON shall include employees and licensees.
(Prior Code, § 19.065, Subd. 1) (Ord. 491, passed 4-26-1999)