[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 36, Volume 3]
[Revised as of July 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 36CFR1002.12]

[Page 217]
 
              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
 
                        CHAPTER X--PRESIDIO TRUST
 
PART 1002--RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 1002.12  Audio disturbances.

    (a) The following are prohibited:
    (1) Operating motorized equipment or machinery such as an electric 
generating plant, motor vehicle, motorized toy, or an audio device, such 
as a radio, television set, tape deck or musical instrument, in a manner 
that exceeds a noise level of 60 decibels measured on the A-weighted 
scale at 50 feet; or that, if below that level, nevertheless makes noise 
which is unreasonable, considering the nature and purpose of the actor's 
conduct, location, time of day or night, purposes of the Presidio Trust 
Act, impact on visitors or tenants, and other factors that would govern 
the conduct of a reasonably prudent person under the circumstances.
    (2) In developed areas, operating a power saw, except pursuant to 
the terms and conditions of a permit.
    (3) In nondeveloped areas, operating any type of portable motor or 
engine, or device powered by a portable motor or engine, except pursuant 
to the terms and conditions of a permit.
    (4) Operating a public address system, except in connection with a 
public gathering or special event for which a permit has been issued 
pursuant to Sec. 1002.50 or Sec. 1002.51.
    (b) Violation of the terms and conditions of a permit issued in 
accordance with this section is prohibited and may result in the 
suspension or revocation of the permit.