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Step 1 of 3Fairbanks, AK
Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Fairbanks General Code Sec. 46-42 does not detail specific decibel limits. Fairbanks North Star Borough Code 18.92.080 mentions 60 Ldn for airport noise sensitive areas, but explicitly states no regulations are included with this designation."
AI Executive Summary
Fairbanks, AK noise ordinances, under Fairbanks General Code Sec. 46-42, prohibit unduly loud activities and those occurring between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. without a variance. Violations are considered a Class B misdemeanor for disturbing the peace. Specific decibel limits are not generally defined, but animal noise complaints are handled by Animal Control.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
A noise variance is required for construction activities that are unduly loud or occur during the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Amplified Sound
Activities producing 'unduly loud' noise, which would include amplified sound, require a noise variance if occurring between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Specific decibel limits for amplified sound are not specified in the City of Fairbanks code within the provided information.
Animals
Animal noise complaints are handled by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Division of Animal Control (907-459-1451 option 3) under FNSB Code 22.04.010 and 22.28.030(B). Complainants must be willing to appear in court if necessary.
Vehicles
Specific city noise ordinance details for vehicles were not found within the provided information. The State of Alaska does not have specific traffic noise regulations, following federal standards for prediction and analysis.
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