Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Chapter 11.14.07 - Noise Abatement Program
Section 11.14.07.10 - Sound Level Measurement Equipment

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 11.14.07.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. Sound Level Meter. A precision sound level meter meeting all the requirements of American National Standards Specification for Sound Level Meters ANSI S1.4-1971, or later revision, for a type 1 or a type S-1A instrument shall be used. The sound level meter shall be calibrated and certified annually with a method traceable to the U.S. National Bureau of Standards to verify its performance within design tolerances.

B. Acoustical Calibrator.

(1) An acoustical calibrator of the microphone coupler-type shall be used for calibration of the sound level meter. The frequency of the calibration signal shall be 1000 Hz, ±5 percent.

(2) The calibrator shall be adjusted and certified annually with a method traceable to the U.S. National Bureau of Standards to verify its correct performance within ±0.5 dB.

C. Microphone Windscreen.

(1) A windscreen of the type recommended by noise meter manufacturers shall be used for all measurements to protect from wind noise. Installation of the windscreen may not cause a change in the sensitivity of more than ±.05 dB in the frequency range from 50 Hz to 5KHz or more then ±2 dB in the frequency range from 5 KHz.

(2) It is sufficient that this compliance be demonstrated only at the annual system calibration and certification.

D. Anemometer. An anemometer, which has a steady-state accuracy within ±10 percent of any reading above 10 mpg (16 km/h), may be used to determine the wind velocity prevalent at the time of measurement.

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