507.20. Test procedures.

   (a)   Test procedures to determine whether maximum noise levels are exceeded in Sections 507.08 to 507.10, 507.14 and 507.16 shall be in substantial conformity with ANSI Standard S1.4 - 1971; ANSI Standard S1.12 - 1967; ANSI Standard S1.11 - 1966; ANSI S1.5 - 1963; IEC Standard 179-1965; IEC Standard 255-1966; SAE Recommended Practice J184; and such others that may be approved by the Federal Government, State Government and/or the Toledo Pollution Control Agency.

   (b)   Test procedures to determine whether maximum noise emitted by motor vehicles in use to meet the noise limits stated in Section 507.13 shall be in substantial conformity with Standards and Recommended Practice established by the Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., including SAE Standard J986a; SAE Standard J366b; Recommended Practice J184; and such others that may be approved by the Federal Government, State Government and/or the Toledo Pollution Control Agency.

   (c)   Test procedures to determine whether maximum noise emitted by engine-powered equipment in use to meet the noise limits stated in Sections 507.11 and 507.15 shall be in substantial conformity with Standards and Recommended Practice established by the Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., including SAE Standard J952b; SAE Recommended Practice J184; and such others that may be approved by the Federal Government, State Government and/or the Toledo Pollution Control Agency.

(1952 Code § 17-15-120; Ord. 3-75)

507.21. Disclaimer.

   The noise levels as established by this chapter will be pre-empted by federal requirements as promulgated by the provisions of the Federal Noise Control Act if the two laws are in conflict with each other.

(1952 Code § 17-15-123; Ord. 3-75)

507.22. Appeals.

   Any person who is the subject of a final order by the Director of the Pollution Control Agency and who has not been criminally charged under the provisions of this chapter shall have the right to a review of such order by the Pollution Control Appeals Board, provided that the jurisdictional requirements have been satisfied.

(1952 Code § 17-15-124; Ord. 3-75)

507.23. Loud sound amplification systems prohibited; seizure.

   (EDITOR'S NOTE: Former Section 507.23 was repealed by Ordinance 191-03, passed March 4, 2003.)

507.99. Penalty.

   (EDITOR'S NOTE: See Section 501.99 for penalties applicable to any misdemeanor classification.)

   Whoever violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. Citations shall be issued to a person, firm or corporation and/or an individual present at the time of the alleged offense.

(1952 Code § 17-15-121; Ord. 3-75)