EPA 550/9-75-020
NOISE SOURCE REGULATION
IN STATE AND LOCAL
NOISE ORDINANCES
FEBRUARY 1975
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
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EPA 550/9-75-020
NOISE SOURCE REGULATION
IN STATE AND LOCAL NOISE ORDINANCES
FEBRUARY 1975
PREPARED BY
THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OFFICE OF NOISE ABATEMENT AND CONTROL
This document has been approved for general
availability. It does not constitute a standard,
specification, or regulation.
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INTRODUCTION
This document updates NTID 73.1, entitled "NOISE SOURCE REGULATION IN
STATE AND LOCAL ORDINANCES," March 1, 1973. It has been prepared as a planning
and reference guide for public administrators and other officials engaged in the development
and implementation of environmental noise control programs.
Presented herein is a summary of noise source regulations encompassed in current state
laws and local ordinances. Data has been extracted from only those laws and ordinances
stipulating specific decibel levels. For further information on measurement procedures,
enforcement, fines, etc., the reader should refer to the specific law or ordinance.
The state ordinances summarized'in this report are arranged under the following topics:
Motor Vehicles
Recreational Vehicles
Land Use Regulations
General Noise Regulations-
Details of the acoustic criteria are also presented.
The local ordinances are arranged under the following topics:
Motor Vehicles
Recreational Vehicles
Intrusive Noise Sources
Stationary Source Limits
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Construction Noise
Miscellaneous Noise Regulations
Because of the many variations among local jurisdiction regulations, no attempt has
been made to list the specific noise level requirements for recreational vehicles, construction
equipment, or land use.
Since new ordinances are continually being enacted, this publication will be updated at
appropriate intervals.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Noise Regulation at the State Level 1
Noise Regulation at the Local Level 11
LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Page
1 Motor Vehicles 1
2 State Noise Regulations Motor Vehicles for Street and
Highway Use 2
3 Summary of States with Recreational Vehicle Noise
Regulations
4 State Recreational and Off-Road Vehicle Noise
Regulations 6
5 State Land Use Noise Regulations 8
6 Summary of Local Jurisdictions with Motor Vehicle
Noise Regulations 12
7 Local Jurisdiction Noise Regulations for Self Propelled
Motor Vehicles 13
8 Summary of Local Jurisdictions with Recreational Vehicle
Noise Regulations 17
9 Summary of Local Jurisdiction Intrusive Npise Source
Regulations 18
10 Summary of Local Jurisdictions with Land Use
Regulations 21
11 Summary of Local Jurisdictions with Construction Noise
Regulations 23
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NOISE REGULATION
AT THE
STATE LEVEL
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MOTOR VEHICLES
Table 1 summarizes the states that have acoustical criteria for motor vehicle operation
and for the sale of new vehicles. It should be noted that Federal regulations pertaining to
interstate motor carriers over 10,000 Ibs. GVWR/GCWR will become effective October 15,
1975. The Federal regulation will take precedence over existing state and local regulations,
and any subsequent state and local regulation must be the same as the Federal regulation.
Detailed noise level data are contained in Table 2. Note that all numerical listings refer to
dBA level at 50 feet from the vehicle.
Table 1
MOTOR VEHICLES
State
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Indiana
Idaho
Minnesota
Nebraska
New York
Nevada
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Vehicle Operation
Posted Speed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Level Street Test
X
X
Stationary Test
X
X
%
X
Sale of
New
Vehicles
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Table 2
STATE NOISE REGULATIONS
MOTOR VEHICLES FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY USE
(All levels in dBA measured at 50 feet unless noted otherwise)
^x^ Criteria
State ^x.
1 . Federal
2. California
3. Colorado
Vehicle
Wt. Class/Type
Interstate Only
>1 0,000 Ibs GVWR
GVWR over 6000 Ibs
Motorcycle
Other Vehicles &
Combination of
Vehicles
GVWR over 8000 Ibs
0
Motorcycle
Other Vehicles &
Combination of
Vehicles
Operation at Posted Speeds
Effective
Date
10-15-75
1-1-73
N/S
N/S
Bl-1-75
Al-1-75
Bl-1-75
Al-1-75
N/S
Under
35 mph
86
86
82
76
84
80
80
74
74
Over
35 mph
90
90
86
82
86
82
*
82
80
80
Other
ST88
LS82
LS77
LS74
N/S
N/S
N/A
N/A
N/S
New Sales
Date
Mfg.
N/A
A 1967
A 1972
A 1974
A 1977
A 1987
B1970
A 1969
A 1972
A 1974
A 1977
A 1987
A 1967
A 1972
A 1974
A 1977
A 1987
Al- -73
Al- -74
Al- -75
A7- -71
Al- -73
Al- -74
Al- -75
Al-1-68
Al-1-74
Al-1-75
Max.
Level
N/A
88
86
83
80
70
92
88
86
80
75
70
86
84
80
75
70
86
83
80
88
86
83
80
86
83
80
B - Before
A - After
LS - Level Street
N/S - Not Specified
N/A - Not Applicable
ST - Stationary Test
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Table 2 (Cont.)
STATE NOISE REGULATIONS
MOTOR VEHICLES FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY USE
(All levels in dBA measured at 50 feet unless noted otherwise)
^\. Criteria
State ^s.
4. Connecticut
5. Indiana
6. Idaho
7. Minnesota
8. Nebraska
9. New York
Vehicle
Wt. Class/Type
GVWRof60001bsor
more
Motorcycle
Other Vehicles &
Combination of
Vehicles
GVWRof70001bsor
more
Motorcycles
All other vehicles
All Vehicles
GVWRof60001bsor
more
Motorcycle
Other Vehicles and
Combination of
Vehicles
GVWR of 1 0,000 Ibs
or more
All Motor Vehicles
Operation at Posted Speeds
Effective
Date
Bl-1-75
Al-1-75
Bl-1-75
Al-1-75
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
Bl-1-75
Al-1-75
Bl-1-75
Al-1-75
N/S
Bl-1-75
Al-1-75
Under
35mph
86
84
82
80
76
88
82
76
92@20
88
86
88
86
82
88
86
88
Over
35 mph
90
88
86
84
82
90
86
82
92@20
90
90
90
90
^
86
90
90
88
Other
LS82
LS82
LS77
LS77
LS74
92@20
ST88
New Sales
Date
Mfg.
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
Al-1-72
Al-1-75
Bl-1-72
Al-1-72
Al-1-73
Al-1-72
Bl-1-75
Al-1-75
Al-1-72
Al-1-73
Al-1-75
Al-1-80
Max.
Level
88
86
92
88
86
86
86
84
88
86
84
80
B - Before LS - Level Street N/A - Not Applicable
A - After N/S - Not Specified ST - Stationary Test
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Table 2 (Cont.)
STATE NOISE REGULATIONS
MOTOR VEHICLES FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY USE
(All levels in dBA measured at 50 feet unless noted otherwise)
^"xCriteria
State ^v
10. Nevada
1 1 . Oregon
12. Pennsylvania
Vehicle
Wt. Class/Type
GVWR>60001bs.and/
or towed vehicle
Any Motorcycle
Any other vehicle and/
or towed vehicle
Truck/Bus
Motorcycle
Automobiles, light
trucks, all other vehicles
GVWR>70001bs.and/
or towed vehicle
Motorcycle
Any other vehicle and/
or towed vehicle
0]
Effective
Date
Bl-1-73
Al-1-73
B1976
B1978
A 1978
B1975
1975
B1978
A 1978
B1976
B1978
A 1978
Deration at Posted Speeds
Under
35 mph
88
86
82
76
86
85
82
84
81
78
73
81
78
73
90
90
82
Over
35 mph
90
90
86
82
90
87
84
88
85
82
77
85
82
77
92
92
86
Other
ST94
ST91
ST88
ST94
ST91
ST88
ST83
ST92
ST88
ST83
New Saks
Date
Mfg.
Al-1-72
Al-1-73
Al-1-72
Al-1-73
Al-1-72
Al-1-73
1975
A 1976
A 1978
1975
A 1976
A 1978
1975
A 1976
A 1978
Al-1-73
Al-1-73
Al-1-73
Max.
Level
88
86
88
86
86
84
86
83
80
86
83
80
83
80
75
90
90
84
B - Before LS - Level Street N/A - Not Applicable
A - After N/S - Not Specified ST - Stationary Test
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Table 3 summarizes those states that have acoustic requirements for the operation and
sale of recreational vehicles, including snowmobiles. Table 4 lists detailed noise criteria with
respect to operation and new sales.
Table 3
SUMMARY OF STATES WITH RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
NOISE REGULATIONS
State
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Iowa
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
Oregon
Vermont
Wisconsin
Snowmobiles
Operation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sale
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Other Recreational Vehicles
Operation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5.
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Table 4
STATE RECREATIONAL AND OFF-ROAD
VEHICLE NOISE REGULATIONS
(All levels in dBA measured at 50 feet unless noted otherwise)
^^X. Criteria
State ^x^^
1. Federal
2. California
3. Colorado
4. Connecticut
5. Iowa
6. Maine
7. Massachusetts
Vehicle
Type
Snowmobile
Off-Road
Self Prop.
OfF-Road
Self Prop.
Snowmobiles
Off-Road
Self Prop.
Snowmobiles
Snowmobile
Snowmobile
Off-Road
Self Prop.
Open
Effective
Date
None
A 1972
N/S
N/S
B 1-1-75
A 1-1-75
B 1-1-75
A 1-1-75
N/S
N/S
N/S
ation
Maximum
Level
None
82
N/S
86*
82**
82
73
80
73
86
73
73
New
Mfg.
Date
None
N/S
A 1-1-72
A 1-1-73
A 1-1-75
A 1-1-71
A 1-1-73
A 1-1-74
A 1-1-75
A 7-1-73
A 10-1-73
A 2-1-75
N/S
N/S
Sales
Maximum
Level
None
N/S
92
88
86
86
84
79
74
82
82
78
73
73
Comments
* Over35mph
**Under 35 mph
Test procedures - SAE
Recommended Prac-
tice J 192 "Exterior
Sound Level for Snow-
mobiles"
Test procedure Rules
to be adopted by Com-
mission
Test procedure - SAE
Recommended Prac-
tice J192
Test procedure - ISIA
(Jan 69) "Procedure
for Sound Level Mea-
surements of Snow-
mobiles" or other
standard for measure-
ment as registrar of
motor vehicles adopts
N/S - Not Specified; B - Before
N/A - Not Applicable; A - After
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Table 4 (Cont.)
STATE RECREATIONAL AND OFF-ROAD
VEHICLE NOISE REGULATIONS
(All levels in dBA measured at 50 feet unless noted otherwise)
^^\^ Criteria
State ^v.
8. Michigan
9. New Hampshire
10. Oregon
11. Vermont
12. Wisconsin
Vehicle
Type
Snowmobiles
Off-Road
Self Prop.
Snowmobile
Off-Road
Self Prop.
Snowmobiles
Snowmobiles
Opera
Effective
Date
N/S
A 7-1-73
A 7-1-78
A 7-1-83
B1975
1976
1976-1978
A 1978
9-1-72
9-1-73
ion
Maximum
Level
82
82
73
70
94*/88**
91/85
88/82
83/77
82
to be
estab.
New!
Mfg.
Date
A 2-1-72
1975
1976-1978
A 1978
A 7-1-72
A 7-1-75
iales
Maximum
Level
82
82
78
75
82
78
Comments
Test procedure - SAE
Practice J192
Test procedure - ISIA
(Jan 69) "Sound Level
Measurements of Snow-
mobiles" or other stan-
dard of measurement
as adopted by commi-
sioner
* stationary at 25 feet
"""moving at 50 feet
No test procedure
given
Test procedure SAE
J192
N/S - Not Specified;
B -Before
A -After
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LAND USE REGULATIONS
At this writing there are only five states that have land use noise regulations in effect.
However, 21 states have passed appropriate legislation to enable the development of regu-
lations. Table 5 summarizes the ambient noise criteria of existing state regulations.
Table 5
STATE LAND USE NOISE REGULATIONS
(All levels in dBA unless noted otherwise)
^Criteria
State !\.
1 . California
2. Colorado
3. Illinois
Land
Usage
Large
Airports
Small
Airports
New
Airports
Residential
Commercial
Light
Indust.
Industrial
Class A
(Resident)
Class B
(Commer-
cial)
Effective
Date
B 1-1-76
A 1-1-76
A 1-1-81
A 1-1-86
B 1-1-76
A 1-1-76
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
8-9-73
8-9-73
Maximum
No
Ld
7am/7pm
55
L25 65
60
L2J 70
70
L^ 80
80
L* 90
7am/ 10pm
55
55
61
55
61
*66
Continuous
ise
Ln
7pm/7am
50
N/A
55
N/A
65
N/A
75
N/A
10pm/7am
*45
45
51
N/S
N/S
N/S
Max. Noise
Level
Lmax
80
75
70
65
70
65
65
CNEL
Max.
Impulse
Noise
7am 10pm
10pm 7am
50 45
50
57
50 45
57
57
Comment
Existing
Existing
Existing
Existing
Existing
Existing
Exempts A/C
Exempts A/C
Exempts A/C
Exempts A/C
Exempts A/C
Exempts A/C
Includes rail-
road right-of-
ways.
From Class A
From Class B
From Class C
From Class A
From Class B
From Class C
A/C - Aircraft; RR - Railroad;
A/P - Airports; N/S - Not Specified;
Estimated from Octave Band SPL (dB) data
N/A - Not Applicable;
A-After; B-Before
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Table 5 (Cont.)
STATE LAND USE NOISE REGULATIONS
(All levels in dBA unless noted otherwise)
^K Criteria
State\.
3. Illinois
(Cont.)
4. New
Jersey
5. Oregon
Land
Usage
Class C
(Industrial)
Residential
Commercial
All Private
Property
Effective
Date
8-9-73
1-18-74
1-1-76
Maximum C
Noi:
Ld
7am/ 10pm
61
61
*70
7am/ 10pm
65
1
7am/ 10pm
60
ontinuous
JC
Ln
10pm/7am
N/S
N/S
N/S
10pm/7am
55
50
10pm/7am
55
Max. Noise
Level
Lmax
65
Max.
Impluse
Noise
7am 10pm
10pm 7am
56 46
61
65
80
80
80
Comment
From Class A
From Class B
From Class C
Also .Octave
Band Levels
Also Octave
Band Levels
Includes opera-
tion of all motor
vehicles.
A/C - Aircraft; RR - Railroad;
A/P - Airports; N/S - Not Specified;
'Estimated from Octave Band SPL (dB) data
A - After; B - Before
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GENERAL NOISE REGULATIONS
States with acoustical criteria for a variety of circumstances are listed below.
California Regulation of Sirens
Sirens shall meet the following sound level output at 100 feet.
Class A Siren Class B Siren
On the Axis lOOdBA
45 degrees from the Axis 95 dBA
90dBA
85 dBA
Class A sirens shall be mounted outside, behind the grille, or under the hood.
Class B sirens shall be mounted outside or between the grille and the radiator with the
horn opening facing forward, parallel to the road and vehicle centerline.
Missouri
The use by the license of any public speaking system, transmitter, sound device, or any
other type of device, mechanical or electric, to emit and direct music, spoken words, sounds,
or noise of any kind, either from the inside or outside of the permitted premises to the side-
walks, streets, or areas joining the licensed premises in excess of 85 dBC measured at the point
of emission from the instrument emanating the sound is prohibited; provided further, that all
sound of whatever nature hereinabove mentioned shall not be in excess of 75 dBC measured
at a distance of 40 feet from the instrument emanating such sound.
Oregon Standard for Wilderness Areas
No person engaged in an activity other than emergency or recreational within a wilderness
area shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the emission of noise from any source or sources
which noise causes the maximum ambient sound pressure level to exceed 50 dBA at any point
at least 50 feet from any source.
Subject to permit requirements, the Department may permit... from any source or
sources causing the maximum ambient sound pressure level to exceed 50 dBA at any point
50 feet from any source, but not to exceed 75 dBA at such distance.
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NOISE REGULATION AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
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INTRODUCTION
The following data summarize existing noise control regulations of local jurisdictions.
Tables 6 and 7 address noise regulations for self-propelled motor vehicles registered for
operation on streets and highways. Table 8 lists those local jurisdictions having explicit
regulations governing the operation of snowmobiles and other off-road recreational vehicles.
Table 9 summarizes those communities having intrusive noise regulations and identifies
major sources and the respective limits placed upon them.
There are currently in excess of 54 local jurisdictions with existing land-use noise regu-
lations and approximately 100 more that have enabling legislation permitting the develop-
ment of noise regulations. Because of the large number of communities, detailed listings of
acoustic criteria regarding zoning are not provided here. However, Table 10 presents a
summary of those communities with existing land-use noise regulations along with their
principal noise descriptors. Specific regulations should be consulted for detailed information.
Table 11 lists those local communities with noise regulations governing construction
equipment and on-site activities. Again, the reader is directed to specific regulations for
detailed acoustic criteria.
Finally, there is a summary of miscellaneous noise regulations that cannot be readily
classified in the preceding tables.
It should be noted that the following local jurisdictions' noise regulations may be
subject to preemption by either Federal or state regulations, or by both.
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Table 6
SUMMARY OF LOCAL JURISDICTIONS
WITH MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE REGULATIONS
~ Vehicle Sale of New
Community
Operation Vehicles
Anchorage, Alaska X X
Birmingham, Michigan X
Boston, Massachusetts X
Boulder, Colorado X
Broward Co., Florida X
Chicago, Illinois X X
Colorado Springs, Colorado X
Cook Co., Illinois X X
Honolulu, Hawaii X
Kalamazoo, Michigan X
Kansas City, Missouri X
Grand Rapids, Michigan X X
Lakewood, Colorado X
Lincoln, Nebraska X
Marengo, Illinois X
Minneapolis, Minnesota X
New York, New York X
Rockford, Illinois X X
Salt Lake City, Utah X X
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Table 7
LOCAL JURISDICTION NOISE REGULATIONS
FOR SELF PROPELLED MOTOR VEHICLES
(All levels in dBA measured at 50 ft. unless noted otherwise)
Jurisdiction
1. Alaska,
Anchorage
2. Colorado,
Colorado
Springs and
Lakewood
3*. Florida,
Broward County
4. Hawaii,
Honolulu
Island of Oahu
Vehicle
Type/Wt.
All
GVWR
<1 0,000 Ibs.
>10,000 Ibs
GVWR
>80001bs
Motorcycle
Other
GVWR
>60001bs
GVWR
<60001bs
GVWR
<60001bs
Effective
Date
Al-1-78
Al-1-78
Al-1-78
Al-1-74
Al-1-77
Bl-1-77
Al-1-77
(
<35mph
94
88
88
82
82
76
D84
E84
N73
D75
E67
N65
69@<25
71@30
73@35
61@<25
63@30
65@35
)peration
>3S mph
96
90
92
86
88
82
84
75
75@40
79@50
83@>60
67@40
71@50
75@>60
Other
8 am/8 pm
85
8 pm/8 am
70
80@<45mph
88@<45mph
Truck Routes
88
i
- E
's &
ft
.a ««
New
Date
Mfg.
5-19-74
Sales
Max.
Level
85
D - Day; E - Evening; N - Night; A - After; B - Before
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Table 7 (Cont.)
LOCAL JURISDICTION NOISE REGULATIONS
FOR SELF PROPELLED MOTQR VEHICLES
(All levels in dBA measured at 50 ft. unless noted otherwise)
Jurisdiction
5. Illinois,
a) Chicago
b) Cook County
c) Marengo
d) Rockford
Vehicle
TypeWt.
GVWR
>8000 Ibs
Motorcycles
Other Vehicles
& Combinatior
GVWR
>8000 Ibs
Motorcycles
Other Vehicles
& Combination
All
GVWR
>80001bs
Motorcycles
Other Vehicles
Operation
Effective
Date
Bl-1-73
Al-1-73
Bl-1-78
Al-1-78
Al-1-70
Al-1-78
Bl-1-73
Al-1-73
Bl-1-78
Al-1-78
Al-1-73
Al-1-78
<35 mph
88
86
82
78
76
70
88
86
82
78
76
70
86
82
76
>35 mph
90
90
86
82
82
79
90
90
86
82
82
79
90
86
82
Other
70 @ 200 ft.
New Sales
Date
Mfg.
Al- -68
Al- -73
Al- -75
Al- -80
Al- -70
Al- -73-
Al- -75
Al- -80
Al- -73
Al- -75
Al-1-80
Bl-1-73
Al-1-73
Al-1-75
Al-1-80
Bl- -73
Al- -73
Al- -75
Al- -80
Bl- -73
Al- -73
Al- -75
Al-1-80
Max.
Level
88
86
84
75
88
86
84
75
84
80
75
88
86
84
75
88
86
84
75
86
84
80
75
A - After; B - Before;
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Table 7 (Cont.)
LOCAL JURISDICTION NOISE REGULATIONS
FOR SELF PROPELLED MOTOR VEHICLES
(All levels in dBA measured at 50 ft. unless noted otherwise)
Jurisdiction
6. Massachusetts,
Boston
7. Michigan,
a) Birmingham
b) Grand Rapids
Vehicle
TVpe/Wt.
GVWR
>10,000 Ibs
<10,000 Ibs
Motorcycles
>10,000 Ibs
Motorcycle
Other Vehicles
>10,0001bs
Motorcycles
Other Vehicles
Operation
Effective
Date
B7-1-78
A7-1-78
B7-1-78
A7-1-78
B7-1-78
A7-1-78
B7-1-73
A7-1-73
B7-1-78
A7-1-78
B7-1-78
A7-1-78
OSmph
86
82
82
78
76
70
88
86
82
78
78
73
>35 mph
90
86
86
82
82
79
90
90
86
82
82
79
Other
New Sales
Date
Mfg.
1-1-70
1-1-73
1-1-75
1-1-80
1-1-70
-1-73
-1-75
-1-80
-1-70
-1-73
-1-75
-1-80
B7-1-73
A7-1-73
Al-1-75
Al-1-80
B7-1-73
A7-1-73
Al-1-75
Al-1-80
B7-1-73
A7-1-73
Al-1-75
Al-1-80
Max.
Level
88
86
84
75
86
84
80
75
88
86
84
75
88
86
84
75
88
86
84
75
86
84
80
75
A - After
B - Before
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Table 7 (Cont.)
LOCAL JURISDICTION NOISE REGULATIONS
FOR SELF PROPELLED MOTOR VEHICLES
(All levels in dBA measured at 50 ft. unless noted otherwise)
Jurisdiction
7. Michigan (Cont.)
c) Kalamazoo
8. Minnesota,
Minneapolis
9. Missouri,
Kansas City
10. Nebraska,
Lincoln
11. New York,
New York
12. Utah,
Salt Lake City
Vehicle
Type/Wt.
>1 0,000 Ibs
<1 0,000 Ibs
Passenger Cars
Motorcycles
> 12,000 Ibs
<12,0001bs
>8000 Ibs
Motorcycle
Passenger Car
>80001bs
Motorcycle
Other Vehicles
>80001bs
Motorcycles
Other Vehicles
MO.OOO Ibs
<10,000 Ibs
Effective
Date
Al-1-72
t
Bl-31-72
Al-1-74
Al-1-77
Bl-1-77
Al-1-77
A9- -72
A9- -72
Al- -78
A9- -72
Al- -78
<35mph
D86
E84
N73
D84
N73
D75
E67
N65
88
82
76
86
82
78
76
70
Operation
>35 mph
86
1
t
84
t
75
1
73*@35
6S*@35
90
86
82
90
86
82
82
79
Other
82
74
74
82
*levels specified
by speed
88 < 40 mph
80 < 40 mph
New
Date
Mfg.
12-31-73
12-31-71
12-31-73
12-31-71
12-31-73
Sales
Max.
Level
86
92
86
86
82
D - Day
E - Evening
N - Night
A - After
B - Before
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Table 8
SUMMARY OF LOCAL JURISDICTIONS
WITH RECREATIONAL VEHICLE NOISE REGULATIONS
Community
Anchorage, Alaska
Boulder, Colorado
Chicago, Illinois
Cook Co., Illinois
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Rockford, Illinois
Salt Lake City, Utah
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California
Snowmobiles
Operation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sales
X
X
X
X
X
Other Recreational
Vehicles
Operation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Sales
X
X
X
X
X
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Table 9
SUMMARY OF LOCAL JURISDICTION
INTRUSIVE NOISE SOURCE REGULATIONS
(All levels in dBA unless noted otherwise)
v\^ Criteria
Juri«dfctioii\^
. Arizona,
Tucson
2. California,
a) Burbank
b) Downey
c) Inglewood
d) San Diego
e) San Francisco
0 Torrance
3. Colorado,
Lakewood
4. Florida,
a) Broward Co.
Noise Source
Description
H.W.C
M/E
Outdoor E/E
H,W.C,
M/E
Outdoor E/E
H.WC
Refuse Vehicle
Refuse Vehicle
Power Model Vehicle
Refuse Vehicle
Power Model Vehicle
H.W.C
H.W.C
E/E; M/E
L/R/E
Outdoor E/E
Operat
Max.
Level
70dBC
50
60
70
75
< 5
<90
< 5
<90
89
86
80
< 5
80
75
85
80
<75
<90
< 5
80
80
75
GDI
Meas.
Dial.
50ft.
P/L
300ft.
P/L
50ft.
300ft.
50ft
50ft.
50ft.
50ft.
50ft.
50ft.
P/L
300ft.
P/L
25ft.
25ft.
25ft.
New Si
Eff/Mfg
Date
Jes
Accept.
Level
Comments
Residential- 10 pm-7 am
ResidentUl-7 am- 10 pm
Conunercial-anytrme
All Other-anytime
Above Ambient
Above Ambient
10 sec. duration/10 min.
A 12-31-73
A 12-31-77
Above Zoning Ambient
A 3-18-73
A 3-18-78
A 3-18-73
A 3-18-76
Above Ambient
Industrial Area
Business/Commercial
Prohibited Residential
H-Horns; W-Whistles; C-Claxons; M/E-Fans, Air Conditioners, Etc.; P/L-Property Line; E/E-Electronk Equipment;
L/R/E-Light Residential Equipment
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Table 9 (Cont.)
SUMMARY OF LOCAL JURISDICTION
INTRUSIVE NOISE SOURCE REGULATIONS
(All levels in dBA unless noted otherwise)
^^^^ Criteria
Jurisdiction-^^
4. Florida (Cont.)
b) Coral Gables
c) Hollywood
5. Illinois,
a) Chicago
b) Cook County
c) Marengo
6. Indiana,
Indianapolis
7. Massachusetts,
Boston
8. Michigan,
Grand Rapids
Noise Source
Description
M/E
M/E
L/R/E
L/R/E
M/E
M/E
H
E/E
E/E
L/R/E
L/R/E
Operations
Mu.
Level
<60
<60
< 5
< SdB
<89
<15
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Table 9 (Cont.)
SUMMARY OF LOCAL JURISDICTION
INTRUSIVE NOISE SOURCE REGULATIONS
(All levels in dBA unless noted otherwise)
^^ Criteria
Jurisdiction^.
9. New York,
New York City
10. Utah,
Salt Lake City
11. Wisconsin,
a) Madison
b) Milwaukee
c) Racine
Noise Source
Description
H,W,C
Emerg. Vehicles
M/E
Refuse Vehicle
L/R/E
H,W,C
L/R/E<5hp
L/R/E - 5-20hp
L/R/E > 20hp
M/E (Air Cond. in
Residential Area)
Air Conditioning
Residential Area
E/E
Ope
Max.
Level
75
90
45
<90
70
78
88
D60.5
N60.5
<5
< 5
rations
Meas.
Dist.
25ft.
50ft.
3ft.
10ft.
50ft.
50ft.
50ft.
50ft.
50ft.
50ft.
50ft.
NewS
Eff/Mfg
Date
1974
A 12-31-74
A 1-1-73
A 1-1-75
A 1-1-78
ales
Accept.
Level
75
70
74
70
65
Comments
Inside nearest open
window of dwelling
affected
Unless danger signal
Specified in octave bands
Violation if >5dB any
band
Over ambient in sleep-
ing room of adjacent
dwelling.
Above ambient in any
adjacent dwelling
H-Horns; W-Whistles; C-Claxons; M/EFans, Air Conditioners, Etc.; E/E-Electroaic Equipment; L/R/E-Light Residential
Equipment; D-Day, N-Night
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Table 10
SUMMARY OF LOCAL JURISDICTIONS WITH LAND USE REGULATIONS
Community
Amarillo, Tex.
Anaheim, Calif.
Baltimore, Md.
Bellevue, Wash.
Boston, Mass.
Broward Co., Fla.
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Columbia, S.C.
Cook Co., 111.
Coral Gables, Fla.
Chicago, 111.
Dayton, Ohio
Fremont, Calif.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ingle wood, Calif.
Kansas City, Mo.
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Lakewood, Colo.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Las Vegas, Nev.
Madison, Wise.
Mason Co., Wash.
Miami, Fla.
dBA
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
OctaVe Band
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Other
X
X
X
X
X
Notes
old octave band frequen-
cies
general regulation- not
by zones
corrections for time
duration
old octave band frequen-
cies
maximum levels in (20-
300Hz, 300-2400, > 2400)
old octave band frequen-
cies
old octave band frequen-
cies
includes railroad right-
of-way
maximum levels in dB
maximum levels in dB
maximum levels in dB
maximum levels in dB
old octave band frequen-
cies
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Table 10 (Cont.)
SUMMARY OF LOCAL JUISDICTIONS WITH LAND USE REGULATIONS
Community
Milwaukee, Wise.
Minneapolis, Minn.
New Orleans, La.
Niskayuna, N.Y.
Oakland, Calif.
Pawtucket, R.I.
Pasadena, Calif.
Pontiac, Mich.
Orlando, Fla.
Racine, Wise.
Richland, Wash.
Salt Lake City, Utah
San Diego, Calif.
San Francisco Calif.
Silverton, Ore.
Springfield, Mass.
Tacoma, Wash.
Torrance, Calif.
Warwick, R.I.
Westland, Mich.
Winston Salem, N.C.
Virginia Beach, Va.
dBA
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Octave Band
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Other
X
X
X
X
X
X
Notes
old octave band frequen-
cies
maximum level in dB
maximum levels in dB;
time corrections
maximum levels in dB
old octave band frequen-
cies
maximum levels in dB
old octave band frequen-
cies
corrections for time
duration
old octave band frequen-
cies
old octave band frequen-
cies
old octave band frequen-
cies
maximum levels in dB
old octave band frequen-
cies
maximum levels in dB
old octave band frequen-
cies
old octave band frequen-
cies
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TABLE 11
SUMMARY OF LOCAL JURISDICTIONS WITH CONSTRUCTION
NOISE REGULATIONS
Community
Broward Co., Fla.
Boston, Mass.
Chicago, 111.
Cook Co., 111.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Des Raines, 111.
Lake wood, Calif.
Madison, Wise.
Minneapolis, Minn.
New York, N.Y.
Pasadena, Calif.
Salt Lake City, Utah
San Diego, Calif.
San Francisco, Calif.
Construction Site
Regulation
X
X
X
X
T
X
X
Construction Equipment
Operation
X
X
Sale
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Notes
includes agricultural and
commercial equipment
includes agricultural and
commercial equipment
includes agricultural and
commerical equipment
includes agricultural and
commercial equipment
includes agricultural and
commerical equipment
uses industrial zoning
levels
includes farm tractors
air compressors and
paving breakers
includes agricultural and
commerical equipment
exempts impact tools
and emergency con-
struction
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MISCELLANEOUS NOISE REGULATIONS
Aspen, Colorado | Specifies a limit of 80 dBA at 25 ft. from noise source or
Boulder, Colorado | 25 ft from the property line on which the noise source is
located.
Clifton, New Jersey Any source of sound is in violation if it is more than
10 dB above the ambient in daytime (7 am to 10 pm)
and 5 dB above the nighttime (10 pm to 7 am) ambient.
Glenville, New York A source cannot exceed 70 dB at the property line
Indianapolis, Indiana General limit of 115 dBC
Marengo, Illinois Less than 70 dfiA or 70 dB in any octave band within
200 ft. of a school, hospital, or church
Pocatello, Idaho General regulation - less than 92 dBA at 20 ft.
Enclosed Places of Entertainment
Lake wood, California 8 hrs. - 90 dBA 2 hrs. - 100 dBA
6 hrs. - 92 dBA 1 hr. - 105 dBA
4 hrs. - 95 dBA 30 min. - 110 dBA
3 hrs. - 97 dBA 15 min. - 115 dBA
Salt Lake City, Utah Less than 100 dBA or provide a warning sign.
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BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA
SHEET
1. Report No.
EPA 550/9-75-020
S.N^ecipient's Accession No.
4. Title and Subtitle
Noise Source Regulation in State and Local Noise
Ordinances
"5. Report Date
February 1975
6.
7. Author(s) Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Noise Abatement and Control Staff
8- Performing Organization Kept.
No.
9. Performing Organization Name and Address
environmental Protection Agency, Office of Noise
Abatement and Control
Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington. Virginia 20460
10. Project/Task/Work Unit No.
11. Contract/Grant No.
12. Sponsoring Organization Name and Address
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Noise
Abatement and Control
Crystal Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, Virginia 20460
13. Type of Report & Period
Covered
Final
14.
15. Supplementary Notes
16. Abstracts This document has been prepared as a planning and reference guide
for public administrators of environmental noise control programs. It
presents a summary of noise source regulations encompassed in current
state laws and local ordinances. Data have been extracted from only those
laws and ordinances stipulating specific decibel levels. For the states,
the laws summarized are grouped under the headings: motor vehicles, re-
reational vehicles, land use, and general. For localities, the headings
are: motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, intrusive noise sources,
stationary noise sources, construction noise, and miscellaneous noise
regulations. Because of the many variations among local jurisdictional
regulations, no attempt was made to list the specific noise level require-
ments for recreational vehicles, construction equipment, or land use.
17. Key Words and Document Analysis. 17a. Descriptors
Motor Vehicles Intrusive Noise Sources
Recreational Vehicles Stationary Source Limits
Land Use Regulations Construction Noise
General Noise Regulations Miscellaneous Noise Regulations
17b. Identifiers/Open-Ended Terms
17c. COSATI Field/Group
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