ROH §41-8.2
What the noise rules mean: key terms explained
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section defines important words used in the noise rules, like sound, decibel, and tenant. It tells you what these terms mean so you can understand the rest of the rules. It also names the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell as a specific place covered by these rules.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
‘A’ Level. The total sound level of all noises as measured with sound level meter using the “A” weighting network. The unit of measurement is the dBA.
Decibel. One-tenth of a Bel, a unit of sound level.
(1) dB. An abbreviation for decibels.
(2) dBA. An abbreviation for A-weighted sound level expressed in decibels.
Shell. The Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell.
Sound. A fluctuation of air pressure which stimulates the human nervous systems through the ear, eardrums, and connecting nerves.
Sound Level Meter. An instrument or combination of instruments, which meets or exceeds the requirements for a Type I or Type II sound level meter as specified in ANSI specification for sound level meter S1.4-197, or IEC 179, or IEC 123.
Tenant. A person or entity executing a rental agreement for the Neal Blaisdell Center and Shell and the agents, representatives, employees, and officers of such person or entity, including an independent contractor, using the premises with the permission of the tenant.
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