§ 10.56.160. Ambient air quality standards.

A.

The primary ambient air quality standards define levels of air quality believed adequate with an appropriate margin of safety to protect the public health.

B.

The secondary ambient air quality standards define levels of air quality believed adequate with an appropriate margin of safety to protect the public welfare from any known anticipated adverse effects of the pollutant.

C.

The ambient air quality standards of Table 10.56.160 are applicable throughout Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. The ambient air quality standards of Table 10.56.160 shall not be construed or interpreted to allow any significant deterioration of the existing air quality in any area of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County.

(Ord. 96-584 § 3, 1996; prior code § 4-1-18)