Pittsburgh's quiet hours: 10 PM-7 AM. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Pittsburgh's residential noise limits: 65 dB(A) or 3 dB above background, whichever is greater (7 AM-10 PM) dB(A) during the day and 55 dB(A) or 3 dB above background, whichever is greater (10 PM-7 AM) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Pittsburgh police non-emergency line at 412-473-3056 (Allegheny County Dispatch non-emergency) or 311 (City of Pittsburgh Response Center) / 412-255-2621 (outside Pittsburgh). For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 311 (City of Pittsburgh Response Center) / 412-255-2621 (outside Pittsburgh) or PLI: 412-255-2175. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Pittsburgh's noise violation penalties: General violations are subject to a fine of not more than $300 plus costs, with imprisonment up to 30 days for default of payment. Initial violations carry a minimum fine of $15 plus court costs, with additional violations up to $500 plus court costs. Vehicle noise violations incur a mandatory $150 fine for a first offense and a mandatory $300 fine and vehicle booting for a second offense. Violations may also be considered a public nuisance.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Pittsburgh's rules: Barking dogs can be a source of noise complaints and are considered individual background noise sources. Animal Control assists with neighbor disputes over animals.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 412-255-2036 (Office) / 412-255-2935 (Emergencies/After-hours) or the police non-emergency line.

Pittsburgh's construction noise rules: Private development activity in Downtown and the Strip District is limited to 6 AM to 8 PM. Heavy construction, including demolition and jackhammering, is restricted to 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. Construction activities subject to Residential Compatibility Standards are prohibited between 10 PM and 6 AM unless within a fully enclosed structure. Work on City streets requires prior permission before 7 AM or after 7 PM. Properly permitted construction is generally exempt.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Pittsburgh's ordinance: Amplified noise from a vehicle or portable, hand-carried audio amplification device is prohibited if plainly audible to an officer from 75 feet away. Overall amplified noise must be kept below 75 dB.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.