Sec. 19-126. Measurement of Sound
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-126 (2026)
Sec. 19-126. Measurement of SoundLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department must issue regulations establishing the equipment and techniques it will use to measure sound levels. The Department may rely on currently accepted standards of recognized organizations, including the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(b)
If the Department adopts regulations based on currently accepted standards of recognized organizations referenced in subsection(s), a prima facia violation may be established by the Department utilizing a commercially available noise meter that complies with the standards in subsection (a).
(c)
For multiple sources of sound, the Department may measure sound levels at any point to determine the source of a noise.
(d)
The Department shall issue regulations establishing the equipment and techniques it will use to measure vibrations effective July 1, 2026.