As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
DECIBEL (DB)
A unit of level which denotes the ratio between two quantities
which are proportional to power; the number of "decibels" corresponding
to the ratio of two amounts of power is 10 times the logarithm to
the base 10 of this ratio.
EMERGENCY WORK
Work made necessary to restore property to a safe condition
following a public calamity, or work required to protect persons or
property from imminent exposure to danger.
PERSON
Includes the singular and the plural and also means and includes
any person, owner, tenant, firm, corporation, association, club, partnership,
society or any other form of association.
SOUND-LEVEL METER
An instrument including a microphone, an amplifier, an output
meter and frequency weighting networks for the measurement of noise
and sound levels in a specified manner.
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof by any District Justice,
be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $300,
together with the costs of prosecution. Each day a violation exists
shall constitute a separate offense. In default of payment of any
fine, the defendant may be sentenced and committed to the township
lockup for a period not exceeding five days or to the county jail
for a period not exceeding 30 days.