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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"The ordinance (Chapter 94, Sections 94.10 and 94.20) references 'Table A' and 'Table B' for maximum allowable noise levels for premises and motor vehicles, respectively, but the specific decibel values are not provided in the publicly available snippets."
AI Executive Summary
Manchester, NH's Chapter 94: Noise Regulations prohibits noise disturbances that annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of others. This includes loud, unnecessary, or unusual noises audible across property lines. Specific restrictions apply to construction (generally 9 PM - 7 AM prohibited), motor vehicles, and animals, aiming to preserve community quiet. Violations incur fines, starting at $100.00.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Operating any construction equipment or conducting any construction activities between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is prohibited if it exceeds the noise limits defined in the ordinance. Variances may be granted if daytime construction would interfere with traffic.
Amplified Sound
Bells, chimes, and carillons used for religious purposes or national celebrations are exempt, but amplified bell or chime sounds emitted from loudspeakers are not. Generally, loud, unnecessary, or unusual amplified sound that disturbs others is prohibited.
Animals
Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the comfort or repose of a person in a neighboring premises is prohibited. For barking dogs, a log of date, time, and duration for 10-14 days should be created before contacting Animal Control for intervention.
Vehicles
Motor vehicle noise levels are measured at 25 feet from the source. Modifying exhaust mufflers, air intake mufflers, or other sound-reducing devices to exceed established sound pressure levels is prohibited. All noise from motor vehicles, including equipment, must comply with standards in Table B (not specified in snippets).
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