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Community Noise Enforcement Course Schedule and Registration
Upcoming Field Exercise Status
The Noise Field Exercise and Testing class scheduled for Wednesday, October 11 will be held as scheduled.
– Check here after 12 PM the day prior to the scheduled field exercises for schedule updates. –
Important Registration Notes
- For those seeking Community Noise Enforcement Certification: You must register for, attend, and complete both an online certification course and an in person field exercise to earn your certification. You will not be allowed to complete your registration for the online certification course without also registering for one Field Exercise section at the same time. The online certification course consists of five half-day sessions delivered via Webex. The field exercise is a half-day program held on the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick, NJ.
- For those seeking Community Noise Enforcement Recertification: You must register for, attend, and complete both an online recertification course and an in person field exercise to re-certify. You will not be allowed to complete your registration for the online recertification course without also registering for a Field Exercise section at the same time. The online recertification course consists of two half-day sessions delivered via Webex. The field exercise is a half-day program held on the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick, NJ.
- Each field exercise section capacity is 20. When filled, another section will open.
- New Jersey Annual Schedule for Certification and Recertification Courses: March, June, September, December
March 2023
Community Noise Enforcement Re-Certification (Online) – March 6 & 7, 2023
Prerequisite: You must have completed a Certification or Recertification course within 24 months of the scheduled course date (NJ law), or have a valid extension issued by the NJDEP.
Co-requisite: You will not be allowed to complete your registration for this course without also registering for a Field Exercise section at the same time. After you add this course to your shopping cart, look for the “Noise Field Exercise & Testing” link above the cart. Click on it to view a list of upcoming Field Exercise offering dates for which you can register.
Course Code: NOISERECERT06MAR2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Registration Fee:
- Private Industry: $430.00
- Non-NJ Governmental Agency: $355.00
- NJ Governmental Agency: $270.00
- CEHA: $115.00
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: In New Jersey, recertification is required of all investigators every 24 months (NJAC 7:29-2.11) This course is essentially a refresher, addressing most of the topics covered in the Certification course in an abbreviated manner, as well as an opportunity to practice your field inspection skills. The reality is that most investigators are not called upon to conduct a noise investigation more than a couple of times a year. Refreshing the necessary skills is valuable for your comfort and confidence as a field investigator, aside from the fact that it’s legally required in New Jersey. Many jurisdictions outside of New Jersey adhere to this practice of biannual recertification as well, even though it may not be required by their code. The course also serves to update New Jersey investigators on any changes to the language, interpretation, or enforcement of 7:29 or Model Code.
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – March 9, 2023
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise09MAR2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to download registration form.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: March 10, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
Community Noise Enforcement Certification (Online) – March 20, 21, 23, 24 & 27, 2023
Co-requisite: You will not be allowed to complete your registration for this course without also registering for a Field Exercise section at the same time. After you add this course to your shopping cart, look for the “Noise Field Exercise & Testing” link above the cart. Click on it to view a list of upcoming Field Exercise offering dates for which you can register.
Course Code: NOISECERT20MAR2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Registration Fee:
- Private Industry: $820.00
- Non-NJ Governmental Agency: $675.00
- NJ Governmental Agency: $520.00
- CEHA: $225.00 (only available to NJ Counties and their CEHA Subcontractors)
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to download registration form.
Description: It is our goal to make sure that every one of our students is comfortable with the technology, techniques, and strategies of sound level measurement for enforcement purposes. No prior knowledge is assumed and the only prerequisite is interest. This course is required by state law (New Jersey Noise Code – NJAC 7:29) for noise enforcement investigators in the state of New Jersey, and it has been attended by investigators from Florida to Alaska and Barbados to Canada. It is also useful for private consultants, industry, commercial facilities, and concerned citizens.
Topics covered in the course include: impacts of noise; fundamentals of sound; operation of sound level meters; sound measurement calculations; determining the sound level of the source under investigation alone in an acoustically complex environment; sound measurement reporting; regulatory compliance evaluation; development of a prima facie court case; courtroom tactics; and management of agitated complainants. All questions are solicited and thoroughly addressed. A written and practical exam insure the student’s preparedness to take legally valid noise measurements.
When taught in New Jersey, N.J.A.C. 7:29 is reviewed in depth as is the state’s Model Ordinance for municipalities. This discussion is very useful even for investigators from outside of New Jersey because N.J.A.C. 7:29 is to our knowledge the most detailed noise code in the country regarding the protocols for noise measurement. Many other jurisdictions have essentially adopted the methodologies therein as their agency’s SOP. We recommend that everyone (whether from inside or outside New Jersey) bring a copy of their noise code to the course, and we’ll make sure you understand it completely.
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – March 29, 2023
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise29MAR2023
Course Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to download registration form.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: March 31, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
May 2023
Octave Band Analysis (Online) – May 30, 2023
Course Code: NOISEOCTAVE30MAY2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Registration Fee:
- Private Industry: $430.00
- Non-NJ Governmental Agency: $355.00
- NJ Governmental Agency: $270.00
- CEHA: $115.00
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: 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.
June 2023
Community Noise Enforcement Re-Certification (Online) – June 5 & 6, 2023
Prerequisite: You must have completed a Certification or Recertification course within 24 months of the scheduled course date (NJ law), or have a valid extension issued by the NJDEP.
Co-requisite: You will not be allowed to complete your registration for this course without also registering for a Field Exercise section at the same time. After you add this course to your shopping cart, look for the “Noise Field Exercise & Testing” link above the cart. Click on it to view a list of upcoming Field Exercise offering dates for which you can register.
Course Code: NOISERECERT05JUN2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Registration Fee:
- Private Industry: $430.00
- Non-NJ Governmental Agency: $355.00
- NJ Governmental Agency: $270.00
- CEHA: $115.00
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: In New Jersey, recertification is required of all investigators every 24 months (NJAC 7:29-2.11) This course is essentially a refresher, addressing most of the topics covered in the Certification course in an abbreviated manner, as well as an opportunity to practice your field inspection skills. The reality is that most investigators are not called upon to conduct a noise investigation more than a couple of times a year. Refreshing the necessary skills is valuable for your comfort and confidence as a field investigator, aside from the fact that it’s legally required in New Jersey. Many jurisdictions outside of New Jersey adhere to this practice of biannual recertification as well, even though it may not be required by their code. The course also serves to update New Jersey investigators on any changes to the language, interpretation, or enforcement of 7:29 or Model Code.
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – June 8, 2023
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise08JUN2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: June 12, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
Community Noise Enforcement Certification (Online) – June 14, 15, 20, 21 & 23, 2023
Co-requisite: You will not be allowed to complete your registration for this course without also registering for a Field Exercise section at the same time. After you add this course to your shopping cart, look for the “Noise Field Exercise & Testing” link above the cart. Click on it to view a list of upcoming Field Exercise offering dates for which you can register.
Course Code: NOISECERT14JUN2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Registration Fee:
- Private Industry: $820.00
- Non-NJ Governmental Agency: $675.00
- NJ Governmental Agency: $520.00
- CEHA: $225.00 (only available to NJ Counties and their CEHA Subcontractors)
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: It is our goal to make sure that every one of our students is comfortable with the technology, techniques, and strategies of sound level measurement for enforcement purposes. No prior knowledge is assumed and the only prerequisite is interest. This course is required by state law (New Jersey Noise Code – NJAC 7:29) for noise enforcement investigators in the state of New Jersey, and it has been attended by investigators from Florida to Alaska and Barbados to Canada. It is also useful for private consultants, industry, commercial facilities, and concerned citizens.
Topics covered in the course include: impacts of noise; fundamentals of sound; operation of sound level meters; sound measurement calculations; determining the sound level of the source under investigation alone in an acoustically complex environment; sound measurement reporting; regulatory compliance evaluation; development of a prima facie court case; courtroom tactics; and management of agitated complainants. All questions are solicited and thoroughly addressed. A written and practical exam insure the student’s preparedness to take legally valid noise measurements.
When taught in New Jersey, N.J.A.C. 7:29 is reviewed in depth as is the state’s Model Ordinance for municipalities. This discussion is very useful even for investigators from outside of New Jersey because N.J.A.C. 7:29 is to our knowledge the most detailed noise code in the country regarding the protocols for noise measurement. Many other jurisdictions have essentially adopted the methodologies therein as their agency’s SOP. We recommend that everyone (whether from inside or outside New Jersey) bring a copy of their noise code to the course, and we’ll make sure you understand it completely.
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – June 26, 2023
RESCHEDULED! Due to rain predicted to impact the New Brunswick area, this session has been rescheduled for Friday, July 7 (with a rain day of Thursday, July 13).
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise26JUN2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: June 27, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – June 27, 2023
RESCHEDULED! Due to rain predicted to impact the New Brunswick area, this session has been rescheduled for Monday, July 10 (with a rain day of Thursday, July 13).
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise27JUN2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: July 10, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
August/September 2023
Community Noise Enforcement Re-Certification (Online) – August 21 & 22, 2023
Prerequisite: You must have completed a Certification or Recertification course within 24 months of the scheduled course date (NJ law), or have a valid extension issued by the NJDEP.
Co-requisite: You will not be allowed to complete your registration for this course without also registering for a Field Exercise section at the same time. After you add this course to your shopping cart, look for the “Noise Field Exercise & Testing” link above the cart. Click on it to view a list of upcoming Field Exercise offering dates for which you can register.
Course Code: NOISERECERT21AUG2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Registration Fee:
- Private Industry: $430.00
- Non-NJ Governmental Agency: $355.00
- NJ Governmental Agency: $270.00
- CEHA: $115.00
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to download registration form.
Description: In New Jersey, recertification is required of all investigators every 24 months (NJAC 7:29-2.11) This course is essentially a refresher, addressing most of the topics covered in the Certification course in an abbreviated manner, as well as an opportunity to practice your field inspection skills. The reality is that most investigators are not called upon to conduct a noise investigation more than a couple of times a year. Refreshing the necessary skills is valuable for your comfort and confidence as a field investigator, aside from the fact that it’s legally required in New Jersey. Many jurisdictions outside of New Jersey adhere to this practice of biannual recertification as well, even though it may not be required by their code. The course also serves to update New Jersey investigators on any changes to the language, interpretation, or enforcement of 7:29 or Model Code.
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – August 24, 2023 POSTPONED
NEW DATE: Monday, August 28, 2023
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise24AUG2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: August 25, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
Community Noise Enforcement Certification (Online) – August 31, September 1, 5, 6 & 8, 2023
Co-requisite: You will not be allowed to complete your registration for this course without also registering for a Field Exercise section at the same time. After you add this course to your shopping cart, look for the “Noise Field Exercise & Testing” link above the cart. Click on it to view a list of upcoming Field Exercise offering dates for which you can register.
Course Code: NOISECERT31AUG2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Registration Fee:
- Private Industry: $820.00
- Non-NJ Governmental Agency: $675.00
- NJ Governmental Agency: $520.00
- CEHA: $225.00 (only available to NJ Counties and their CEHA Subcontractors)
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: It is our goal to make sure that every one of our students is comfortable with the technology, techniques, and strategies of sound level measurement for enforcement purposes. No prior knowledge is assumed and the only prerequisite is interest. This course is required by state law (New Jersey Noise Code – NJAC 7:29) for noise enforcement investigators in the state of New Jersey, and it has been attended by investigators from Florida to Alaska and Barbados to Canada. It is also useful for private consultants, industry, commercial facilities, and concerned citizens.
Topics covered in the course include: impacts of noise; fundamentals of sound; operation of sound level meters; sound measurement calculations; determining the sound level of the source under investigation alone in an acoustically complex environment; sound measurement reporting; regulatory compliance evaluation; development of a prima facie court case; courtroom tactics; and management of agitated complainants. All questions are solicited and thoroughly addressed. A written and practical exam insure the student’s preparedness to take legally valid noise measurements.
When taught in New Jersey, N.J.A.C. 7:29 is reviewed in depth as is the state’s Model Ordinance for municipalities. This discussion is very useful even for investigators from outside of New Jersey because N.J.A.C. 7:29 is to our knowledge the most detailed noise code in the country regarding the protocols for noise measurement. Many other jurisdictions have essentially adopted the methodologies therein as their agency’s SOP. We recommend that everyone (whether from inside or outside New Jersey) bring a copy of their noise code to the course, and we’ll make sure you understand it completely.
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – September 11, 2023 POSTPONED!
NEW DATE: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise11SEP2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Sorry, this class is filled. Please register for the September 13 session.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: September 13, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
NEW Rain Date: October 6, 2023
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – September 13, 2023 POSTPONED!
NEW DATE: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise13SEP2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: September 13, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
NEW Rain Date: October 6, 2023
December 2023
Community Noise Enforcement Re-Certification (Online) – December 4 & 5, 2023
Prerequisite: You must have completed a Certification or Recertification course within 24 months of the scheduled course date (NJ law), or have a valid extension issued by the NJDEP.
Co-requisite: You will not be allowed to complete your registration for this course without also registering for a Field Exercise section at the same time. After you add this course to your shopping cart, look for the “Noise Field Exercise & Testing” link above the cart. Click on it to view a list of upcoming Field Exercise offering dates for which you can register.
Course Code: NOISERECERT04DEC2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Registration Fee:
- Private Industry: $430.00
- Non-NJ Governmental Agency: $355.00
- NJ Governmental Agency: $270.00
- CEHA: $115.00
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: In New Jersey, recertification is required of all investigators every 24 months (NJAC 7:29-2.11) This course is essentially a refresher, addressing most of the topics covered in the Certification course in an abbreviated manner, as well as an opportunity to practice your field inspection skills. The reality is that most investigators are not called upon to conduct a noise investigation more than a couple of times a year. Refreshing the necessary skills is valuable for your comfort and confidence as a field investigator, aside from the fact that it’s legally required in New Jersey. Many jurisdictions outside of New Jersey adhere to this practice of biannual recertification as well, even though it may not be required by their code. The course also serves to update New Jersey investigators on any changes to the language, interpretation, or enforcement of 7:29 or Model Code.
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – December 7, 2023
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise07DEC2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: December 8, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
Community Noise Enforcement Certification (Online) – December 13, 14, 15, 18 & 19, 2023
Co-requisite: You will not be allowed to complete your registration for this course without also registering for a Field Exercise section at the same time. After you add this course to your shopping cart, look for the “Noise Field Exercise & Testing” link above the cart. Click on it to view a list of upcoming Field Exercise offering dates for which you can register.
Course Code: NOISECERT13DEC2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online – Zoom
Registration Fee:
- Private Industry: $820.00
- Non-NJ Governmental Agency: $675.00
- NJ Governmental Agency: $520.00
- CEHA: $225.00 (only available to NJ Counties and their CEHA Subcontractors)
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: It is our goal to make sure that every one of our students is comfortable with the technology, techniques, and strategies of sound level measurement for enforcement purposes. No prior knowledge is assumed and the only prerequisite is interest. This course is required by state law (New Jersey Noise Code – NJAC 7:29) for noise enforcement investigators in the state of New Jersey, and it has been attended by investigators from Florida to Alaska and Barbados to Canada. It is also useful for private consultants, industry, commercial facilities, and concerned citizens.
Topics covered in the course include: impacts of noise; fundamentals of sound; operation of sound level meters; sound measurement calculations; determining the sound level of the source under investigation alone in an acoustically complex environment; sound measurement reporting; regulatory compliance evaluation; development of a prima facie court case; courtroom tactics; and management of agitated complainants. All questions are solicited and thoroughly addressed. A written and practical exam insure the student’s preparedness to take legally valid noise measurements.
When taught in New Jersey, N.J.A.C. 7:29 is reviewed in depth as is the state’s Model Ordinance for municipalities. This discussion is very useful even for investigators from outside of New Jersey because N.J.A.C. 7:29 is to our knowledge the most detailed noise code in the country regarding the protocols for noise measurement. Many other jurisdictions have essentially adopted the methodologies therein as their agency’s SOP. We recommend that everyone (whether from inside or outside New Jersey) bring a copy of their noise code to the course, and we’ll make sure you understand it completely.
Noise Field Exercise and Testing (In Person) – December 21, 2023
Prerequisite: Students must complete an online Noise Certification or Recertification Course before attending this Field Exercise.
Course Code: FieldExercise21DEC2023
Course Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Rutgers New Brunswick (Operator Training Center)
Registration Fee: $0
Registration:
- Paying by credit card or echeck? Click here to register online.
- Paying by check, money order, or PO? Click here to fill out our registration form.
Description: Field exercises and testing are required to complete either the Certification or Recertification course. Field exercises are weather dependent.
Rain Date: December 22, 2023 (if needed due to inclement weather on initial scheduled course date)
Rutgers Noise Technical Assistance Center (RNTAC)
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
14 College Farm Rd., New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8551
Environmental & Natural Resource Sciences Bldg (ENRS) | 848-932-5782
Questions? Contact Carol Broccoli at carolbr@njaes.rutgers.edu