Noise from Specific Sources in Fairfield, CA (2026)

Fairfield City Code § 25.1405(A)

§ 25.1405. Exemptions. Sound or noise emanating from the following sources and activities are exempt from the provisions of this ordinance: A. Sound sources typically associated with residential uses (e.g., children at play, air conditioning and similar equipment, but not including barking dogs).

Fairfield City Code § 25.1404 (Places of public entertainment)

Places of public entertainment - Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier, or similar device which produces, reproduces or amplifies sound in any place of public entertainment such that the noise level at the property line disturbs a reasonable person owning, using, or occupying property in the neig...

Fairfield City Code § 25.1405(C)

C. Safety, warning, and alarm devices, including house and car alarms, and other warning devices that are designed to protect health, safety, and welfare, provided such devices are not negligently maintained or operated.

Fairfield Municipal Code Section 25.1405(F)

Portable or stationary emergency generators used to provide backup power during a power outage or an emergency, or as required for routine testing of the generator. Portable and stationary emergency generators must not exceed 70 dBA during full speed diagnostics and normal operations when measured at 21 feet with no loads, must comply with all requirements of the California Fire Code as amended...

Fairfield City Code § 25.1404 (Large vehicle delivery and loading)

Large vehicle delivery and loading - The loading, unloading or delivery of goods, merchandise, vehicles or supplies by large trucks, tractor-trailers, or other similar vehicles between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. adjacent to a residential use, where such activities would exceed the Lmax thresholds of Table 25.1401.