Noise Ordinances in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
9 verified noise ordinances for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Pittsburgh enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM under Title VI, Chapter 601 of the City Code. Maximum sound at a residential property line is 60 dBA during daytime and 50 dBA at night. Continuous unreasonable noise is prohibited at any time of day.
Pittsburgh Quiet Hours – 10 PM to 7 AM
Some RestrictionsConstruction Hours
Pittsburgh permits construction noise audible at residential property between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM weekdays and 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturdays. Sunday and holiday construction near residences is prohibited absent a PLI special permit. Heavy equipment beyond 70 dBA at the property line requires additional noise mitigation.
Pittsburgh Construction Hours – 7 AM to 9 PM Weekdays
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Persistent barking dogs that exceed Pittsburgh's noise limits (65 dB day / 55 dB night) are prohibited under §916.06. PA Dog Law (3 P.S. §459) requires annual dog licensing through Allegheny County. Animal nuisance complaints may be filed with Pittsburgh Animal Care & Control.
Pittsburgh Barking Dog Regulations
Some RestrictionsLeaf Blower Rules
Pittsburgh allows leaf blowers and power lawn equipment between 7 AM and 10 PM. Equipment must stay within the 65 dB(A) daytime residential limit at the property line under City Code Ch. 601.
Pittsburgh Leaf Blower and Power Equipment Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsAmplified Music & Events
Pittsburgh prohibits amplified music plainly audible at 75 feet from the source in residential zones. Daytime limit is 65 dB(A); nighttime drops to 55 dB(A) after 10 PM under City Code Ch. 601.
Pittsburgh Amplified Music and Sound Regulations
Some RestrictionsAircraft Noise
Aircraft noise is federally preempted under the FAA Act (49 U.S.C. §40103). Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is located in Moon Township, Allegheny County. Allegheny County Airport Authority operates a noise compatibility program. Local ordinances cannot restrict flight paths or operations.
Pittsburgh Aircraft Noise Regulations & Airport Compatibility
Few RestrictionsIndustrial Noise
Pittsburgh caps industrial noise at 70 dB(A) daytime and 60 dB(A) nighttime at the nearest residential property line. Zoning Code Ch. 917 governs all land-use noise including manufacturing.
Pittsburgh Industrial Noise Limits and Standards
Some RestrictionsDecibel Limits
Pittsburgh sets residential noise at 65 dB(A) daytime and 55 dB(A) nighttime, commercial/industrial at 70/60 dB(A) at the nearest residential line. Measured per ANSI S1.4 A-weighting.
Pittsburgh Decibel Limits by Zone and Time of Day
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Music
Outdoor music in Pittsburgh must not be plainly audible at 75 feet in residential areas. Events need special-event permits. The 65/55 dB(A) day/night limits apply to all outdoor sound.
Pittsburgh Outdoor Music and Entertainment Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Allegheny County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Pittsburgh city rules.
Noise Ordinances in Allegheny County →