Decibel Limits: Bolingbrook vs Joliet
How do decibel limits rules compare between Bolingbrook, IL and Joliet, IL?
Bolingbrook, IL
Will County
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Joliet, IL
Will County
Joliet sets specific decibel limits for motor vehicles under Section 21-134: passenger cars limited to 74 dB(A) on streets with 35 mph limits and 82 dB(A) on faster roads, measured at 50 feet. Motorcycles limited to 80/86 dB(A). No general residential property-line decibel limits are established.
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| Fact | Bolingbrook | Joliet |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars (<=35 mph) | - | 74 dB(A) at 50 ft |
| Passenger Cars (>35 mph) | - | 82 dB(A) at 50 ft |
| Motorcycles (<=35 mph) | - | 80 dB(A) at 50 ft |
| Heavy Vehicles | - | 86-90 dB(A) at 50 ft |
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Bolingbrook FAQ
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Joliet FAQ
What are the noise limits in Joliet?
For motor vehicles: 74-82 dB(A) for cars, 80-86 dB(A) for motorcycles, and 86-90 dB(A) for heavy vehicles, measured at 50 feet. There are no specific residential property-line decibel limits for other noise.
How is noise measured in Joliet?
Motor vehicle noise is measured using dB(A) weighting with fast meter response at 50 feet from the centerline of travel, per SAE Standards J986 and J331.
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