Noise from Specific Sources in Clay, NY (2026)
1 verified noise from specific sources rules for Clay, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
HVAC & Mechanical Noise
The Town of Clay caps noise from air-conditioning units, exhaust fans, attic fans and similar mechanical equipment at the property line under § 152-4L of the Noise Ordinance. Daytime steady-state limits are 52 dB(A) between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.; overnight the ceiling drops to 45 dB(A) from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. under Table 1. Violators face a fine up to $250 or 15 days in jail.
Clay NY Noise Limits for AC & HVAC Units
Some RestrictionsTown of Clay Code § 152-4L
No person shall operate or cause to be operated any mechanism, device, or equipment including any engine, motor, amplifier, speaker, bell, horn, drum, hoist, pump, exhaust fan, attic fan, air-conditioning apparatus or similar mechanical device, in such a manner as to create a noise at the offender's property line exceeding the level set forth in Table 1 hereof.