32ND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION; DBA: OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER

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F—*MW;Tm NOISE ORDINANCE: A general awareness of all OC Fair & Event Center sound systems is important to understand the critical task of maintaining sound levels within a specific window for all areas in order to minimize the overall Impact of sound from the OC Fair on surrounding neighborhoods. OC Fair sound systems will have strict sound control measures in place. ALL dB references are measured as FLAT response, NOT 'A' weighted. This applies to all dB levels referenced herein. The OC Fair has a noise injunction specifically applied to the Pacific Amphitheatre. However, this applies to all events. The Injunction states that at a distant house (547 Serra Way) the level must not exceed 55 dB. The house is approximately 2,000 feet from the Grandstand Arena, The Injunction applies to all sound emanating from the OC Fair, DURING Fair time. For all year round events tailing piece outside of fair time, there is a 5 dB reduction in maximum levels. In other words, the 55 dB maximum is reduced to a 50 dB maximum. There is a strict 10:00 p.m. curfew In effect unless an extension of curfew Is approved In writing by the CEO or COO of the 32nd District Agricultural Association (District) prior to the event. GENERAL SOUND LEVEL GUIDELINES, APPLIED TO ALL AREAS: NOTE: outside of fair, all references to 55 cub are lowered to 50 dB. 1) Maximum, broadband (20 Hz to 15 KHz) noise level, measured at FOH, will not exceed peaks of 92 dB under any circumstances. 2) Behind the stage, measured at noise level will not exceed peaks of 70 dB under any circumstances. This includes direct FOH system energy, stage monitors, backlfne equipment and any reflected energy from the surrounding buildings. 3) Note that the objective Is to keep SPL at or below 55 dB in ALL areas where houses are located. 4) Any combination of 1 or 2 above resulting in noise levels exceeding 55 dB in surrounding neighborhoods must result In a lowering of level until the level in the neighborhood Is within compliance. IN SUMMARY: NOTE: outside of fair, all references to 55 db are lowered to 50 dB. 1) No more than 55 dB in any area where a home is located. 2) No more than 70 dB behind stages. 3) No more than 92 dB at FOH. 4) If any combination of the above results in greater than 55 dB In any area where housing is located, levels will be Immediately decreased until compliance Is met. Measurements will be taken during each event to insure that the level is at or below an average of 92 dB at FOH, 70 dB at the rear of the stage. Every effort will betaken by the Contractor to insure that the noise ordinance is strictly adhered to. 1) In all cases, apply reasonable care to: a) Not Interfere with surrounding vendors activities, b) Maintain a level reasonably consistent with the program material and audience size to be covered. c) At no time will the audio level exceed 90 dB 50 feet from the audio system. d) If speakers are in proximity to audience members, sound level 10 feet from speakers will not exceed 85 dB. e) The Noise Injunction is to be respected and adhered to at all times. 2) Contractor Is specifically responsible for Insuring compliance as Indicated herein. 3) Contractor will respond to requests from District personnel to reduce levels as required.