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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Impulsive sound is limited to 15 dB(A) above ambient. HVAC equipment has a 42 dB(A) limit measured inside a receiving property. These general limits do not apply to sources with specific decibel limits elsewhere in the code, nor to construction activities."
AI Executive Summary
Bronx, NY noise ordinances, governed by the NYC Noise Code (Chapter 2, Title 24 of the NYC Administrative Code), prohibit unreasonable noise to protect public welfare. This includes specific decibel limits above ambient levels, stricter at night (10 PM - 7 AM). Enforcement is handled by the DEP and NYPD, with complaints directed to 311. Penalties vary, with significant fines for vehicle, construction, and commercial noise violations.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Unreasonable noise from construction devices is prohibited. Generally restricted before 7:00 AM or after 6:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays, with some exceptions. Certain after-hours construction sites may require noise monitoring devices.
Amplified Sound
Operating sound reproduction devices to create unreasonable noise is prohibited. Commercial music from establishments like restaurants or nightclubs also has specific regulations.
Animals
Complaints regarding noise from dogs or other animals can be reported via 311.
Vehicles
Excessive vehicle noise, including loud exhaust/mufflers, non-emergency horn honking, and loud vehicle music, is prohibited. The SLEEP Act targets loud exhaust/mufflers.
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