HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-2017-006-O-17Effective Date: March 18, 2017 1/17/2017
6-0-17
AN ORDINANCE
Amending Various Sections of the City Code Reducing the
Permissible Sound Levels for Mechanical Equipment and Application
From 65 dB to 55 dB
NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS THAT:
SECTION 1: Section 4-7-2 of the Mechanical Code, "Amendments," is
hereby further amended to remove the following:
501.3.1.1: Exhaust Discharge: Exhaust air shall not be directed onto walkways. High
efficiency appliances shalt discharge in accordance to manufacturers guidelines but
shall not discharge closer than ten feet (10', 3.048 m) from adjacent buildings located on
or off the same parcel along with the following stipulation: High efficiency appliance
shall be limited to not exceed sixty-five decibels (65 dB) at the property line between the
said adjacent structures if a property line separates the parcels.
SECTION 2: Section 4-7-2 of the Mechanical Code, "Amendments," is
hereby further amended to include the following:
Section 313
Noise Limitations
313.1 Noise Limitations: Noise levels for equipment and appliances shall not exceed
55 dBA SPL (Decibels, A -weighted, Sound Pressure Level) as averaged over any 15
minute period, and as measured at the property line between the said adjacent
structures if a property line separates the parcels.
501.3.1.1 Exhaust Discharge: Exhaust air shall not be directed onto sidewalks.
Equipment and appliances shall discharge according to manufacturer's guidelines but
shall not discharge closer than ten feet (10', 3.048m) from adjacent buildings located on
or off the same parcel.
SECTION 3: Section 4-9-2 of the Residential Code, "Amendments," is
hereby further amended to include the following:
4-9-2. - AMENDMENTS.
6-0-17
Section M1309
Noise Limitations
M1309.1 Noise Limitations: Noise levels for equipment and appliances shall not
exceed 55 dBA SPL (Decibels, A -weighted, Sound Pressure Level) as averaged over
any 15 minute period, and as measured at the property line between the said adjacent
structures if a property line separates the parcels.
SECTION 4: Section 4-17-2 of the Fuel Gas Code, "Amendments," is
hereby further amended to include the following:
4-17-2. - AMENDMENTS.
Section 311
Noise Limitations
311 Noise Limitations: Noise levels for equipment and appliances shall not exceed 55
dBA SPL (Decibels, A -weighted, Sound Pressure Level) as averaged over any 15
minute period, and as measured at the property line between the said adjacent
structures if a property line separates the parcels.
503.3.4.1 Exhaust discharge: Exhaust air shall not be directed onto sidewalks.
Equipment and appliances shall discharge according to manufacturer's guidelines but
shall not discharge closer than ten feet (10', 3.048m) from adjacent buildings located on
or off the same parcel.
SECTION 5: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstance is ruled unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect
without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid provision or invalid
application of this ordinance is severable.
SECTION 7: The findings and recitals herein are declared to be prima
facie evidence of the law of the City and shall be received in evidence as provided by
the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the courts of the State of Illinois.
2
6-0-17
SECTION 8: That this Ordinance 6-0-17 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
Introduced: i�bf AOL" \3 , 2017
Adopted: VODM►O rS� ' � , 2017
Attest:
Rodney Gr ne, City Clerk
3
Approved:
%-cil
'2017
L /
Eli6beth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
Approved as to form:
W. Granf rrar, Corporation Counsel