(a) Steady state vibration shall not exceed .20 inches per second peak particle velocity, or its equivalent in displacement or acceleration, in any one of the three following mutually perpendicular components of motion: vertical, longitudinal or transverse.
(b) Impulsive vibration shall not exceed .4 inches per second peak particle velocity, or its equivalent displacement or acceleration, on any one of such mutually perpendicular components of motion, except blasting or pile driving, which shall not exceed two inches per second peak particle velocity.
(c) All vibration recordings shall be made on the ground adjacent to the closest structure that is neither contractor owned nor leased.
(d) This section does not apply to traffic.
(e) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for any subsequent offense. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 77-83. Passed 9-20-83.)