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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Noise is measured at the property line of the sound-generating property. 5 dB is subtracted for impulsive noise. If background noise exceeds the maximum permitted level, the background noise level becomes the maximum. Residential mechanical devices must not exceed 85 dBA."
AI Executive Summary
Irving, TX noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 22 of the City Code, prohibit unreasonably loud or disturbing noises, enforced by the Police Department. Key restrictions include quiet hours for amplified sound (10 PM-7 AM weekdays, 9 PM-10 AM weekends) and construction (9 PM-6 AM weekdays, 8 PM-7 AM weekends) near residential areas. Violations can result in fines up to $500.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Construction, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building in or adjacent to a residential district, or excavation of streets and highways, is prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekends, unless it's an emergency. Permits for non-emergency work during prohibited hours can be issued for up to three days, renewable once. Property maintenance activities, including landscaping/lawn care, are prohibited in residential areas between 9:00 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
Amplified Sound
The use or operation of loudspeakers, amplifiers, public address systems, or similar devices is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 p.m. and 9:59 a.m. on weekends and holidays, within or adjacent to a residential area.
Animals
Unreasonably loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noise emitted by an animal for which a person is responsible is prohibited. This includes excessive barking or howling, as specified in Section 6-80 Animal Nuisances of the Irving Code of Ordinances.
Vehicles
Grating, grinding, or rattling noise from any motor vehicle that is out of repair or improperly loaded is prohibited. Discharging exhaust into the open air without an effective muffler is prohibited. Vehicle idling and compression/engine braking (e.g., 'Jake braking') for commercial motor vehicles are also restricted.
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