Sec. 656.1007. - Noise Level Reduction Requirements.

As outlined in Table 656-2 and 656-4, design and construction providing minimum noise level reduction of average minimum 25, 30, or 35 dBA is required in some zones for some uses. The applicant shall provide a testing certificate from an accredited noise testing lab that a structure built pursuant to the proposed engineering plans will achieve a average minimum dBA reduction equal to or greater than the reduction required. In lieu of the required test, an applicant may submit an engineering judgment signed and sealed by an engineer licensed in the State of Florida, that in his/her opinion a structure built according to the submitted plans will meet the required noise reduction, or may use standards contained within Section 4, Appendix D or the computer program referenced in Section 1.4 representing an average minimum 30 dBA reduction within "Guidelines for Sound Insulation of Residences Exposed to Aircraft Operations", prepared for the Department of the Navy, by Wyle Research and Consulting, Arlington Virginia, April 2005, on file with the Office of Legislative Services. Notwithstanding the requirements contained in the Guidelines pertaining to doors and windows, the maximum required STC shall be 28. (Ord. 2006-1225-E, § 1; Ord. 2008-258-E, § 1)