MEASUREMENT.
Raleigh City Code § 12-5005
in effectSec. 12-5005. - MEASUREMENT.
For the purpose of determining dB(A)s as referred to in this Chapter 5, the noise shall be measured on the A-weighting scale on a sound level meter of standard design and quality having characteristics established by the American National Standards Institute.
For the purpose of determining db(C)s as referred to in this Chapter 5, the noise shall be measured on the C-weighting scale on a sound level meter of standard design and quality having characteristics established by the American National Standards Institute.
Unless otherwise specifically stated, decibel or other limits prescribed in this Chapter 5 shall be measured at any one of the following locations: the property line of the commercial property where the sound is being generated, any point beyond the property line, including from private property with lawful access or consent, or in any public place.
(Ord. No. (2025) 802, § 4, 10-21-25)
Source: City of Raleigh, North Carolina, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/raleigh/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=DIVIICOGEOR_PT12LIRE_CH5NO_S12-5005MEFetched: 11/1/2026