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Comparison to other local government <br />noise regulations <br />Staff's findings: <br />• Indian River County's decibel levels (60 dBA day, 55 <br />dBA night) are consistent with other jurisdictions <br />• Some jurisdictions do not use decibel thresholds, rely on <br />%,qualitative" criteria <br />• Some jurisdictions require soundproofing of mechanical <br />equipment to eliminate off-site disturbance <br />• Two jurisdictions (Volusia County and City of Daytona <br />Beach) exempt AC units that meet manufacturer's <br />specifications from decibel thresholds <br />Site-specific characteristics <br />. Fannin pool heater site-specific characteristics: <br />• ±2.5' from property line <br />• ±8' from neighbor's lanai/porch <br />• ± 11' from neighbor's bedroom window <br />• Located between two 2 -story concrete homes <br />(reverberation) <br />Efforts to reduce noise to date: <br />• Lowering of rpms <br />• Installation of compressor insulator <br />• Limitation of use during nighttime hours <br />Current decibel reading at PL: mid -60s dBA <br />1x9.3 <br />