Noise Ordinances in Pittsburg, CA (2026)
2 verified noise ordinances for Pittsburg, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Leaf Blower Rules
Powered lawn and garden equipment in Pittsburg may be operated from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM weekdays and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM weekends and holidays under PMC Chapter 9.32. Electric and battery equipment follows the same hour restrictions as gas-powered tools.
Noise: Lawn Equipment Hours
Some RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code § 41015 (AB 1346, 2021)
small off-road engines, as defined by the state board. The bill would require the state board to identify and, to the extent feasible, make available funding for commercial rebates or similar incentive funding as part of any updates to existing applicable funding program guidelines to local air pollution control districts and air quality management districts to implement to support the transiti...
Vehicle Noise
Pittsburg enforces California Vehicle Code §§27150-27207 on vehicle noise, including muffler requirements and the 95 dBA maximum for passenger vehicles. Modified exhausts, engine revving, and stereos audible beyond 50 feet are citable by Pittsburg Police.
Noise: Vehicle Noise
Some RestrictionsCA Vehicle Code Section 27150
(a) Every motor vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine and subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device. (b) Except as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with Sectio...
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