📢 Noise from Specific Sources/Generator Noise

Generator Noise: Apex vs Raleigh

How do generator noise rules compare between Apex, NC and Raleigh, NC?

Apex, NC

Wake County

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Raleigh, NC

Wake County

Some Restrictions

Portable and standby generators in Raleigh must comply with City Code Chapter 12-5 noise limits except during declared emergencies, utility outages, and permitted construction activity. Residential generators are capped at 60 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime at the receiving property line.

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