Octave Band Analysis
April 15, 2026
Rutgers University - Environmental Sciences Dept
Private Industry - $430
Non Nj Govt. - $355
NJ Govt. - $270
Course for CEHA agency participants is $115.00
https://envsci.rutgers.edu/rntac/
Location
Online
Contact Information
Eric Zwerling
848-932-5782
732-266-1762
732-932-8644
Zwerling@envsci.rutgers.edu
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22724: 3.00 hour(s)
Description
Octave Band Analysis
Many jurisdictions set permissible sound level limits in octave bands in their code, in addition to the limits set on the A-scale (dBA). New Jersey is one of those jurisdictions. While no certification is required for an officer to conduct octave band analysis, beyond the basic certification course Community Noise Enforcement, it is a more involved measurement method. Several years ago we developed this course at the request of the enforcement community, and it is now offered annually. Completion of the certification course is a prerequisite for this course.
Agenda/Additional Information
COMMUNITY NOISE ENFORCEMENT
OCTAVE BAND ANALYSIS COURSE
The Fundamentals of Sound (Review)
Intensity
Units of Measurement and Reporting
Frequency
Units of Measurement and Reporting
Range of Human Hearing
Most Annoying Frequencies
Relative Response to Frequencies, and Weighting Systems
Octave Band Analysis - When is it Indicated?
Octave Band Measurement
Operation of Precision Sound Level Meter
Measurement of Total Sound Levels in Octave Bands
Measurement of Neighborhood Residual Sound Levels in Octave Bands
The Mathematics of Octave Band Sound Level Measurement
Calculation of Source Sound Level from Measured Total and Neighborhood Residual Sound Levels
Field Exercise to Familiarize Students with Operation of Octave Band Analyzer
Octave Band Analysis Noise Measurement Report Form
Regulation of Sound Levels in Octave Bands in New Jersey
Relevant portions:
New Jersey Administrative Code - Title 7, Chapter 29, Subchapter 1 - Noise Control
("NJAC 7:29")
-AND-
NJAC 7:29 Subchapter 2 - Procedures for the Determination of Noise from Stationary Sources
Model Ordinance for the State of New Jersey
Field Exercises
Presenters
Eric Zwerling
Target Audience(s)
Public Health Planner
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Law Enforcement
Brought to you by New Jersey Department of Health.