Quiet Hours: Boston vs Revere
How do quiet hours rules compare between Boston, MA and Revere, MA?
Revere has fewer restrictions than Boston.
Boston, MA
Suffolk County
Boston Municipal Code 16-26 sets clear decibel limits enforced by police with sound level meters. Nighttime threshold of 50 dB is among the strictest in Massachusetts.
View full Boston rules →Revere, MA
Suffolk County
Revere enforces noise complaints under Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety & Welfare) of its Code of Ordinances. No published single decibel limit; enforcement uses MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10 standard (ambient +10 dB at property line). Residential disturbances enforced by Revere Police.
View full Revere rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Boston | Revere |
|---|---|---|
| Night Limit | 50 dB (11 PM-7 AM) | - |
| Day Limit | 70 dB | - |
| Fine Range | $50-$300 | - |
| Code Section | BMC 16-26 | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 11 PM – 7 AM (typical enforcement) |
| Standard | - | MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10 (+10 dB ambient) |
| Code | - | Revere Code Title 9 |
| Enforcement | - | Revere Police Dept |
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Boston FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Boston?
Boston Municipal Code 16-26 sets clear decibel limits enforced by police with sound level meters. Nighttime threshold of 50 dB is among the strictest in Massachusetts.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Boston?
Night Limit: 50 dB (11 PM-7 AM). Day Limit: 70 dB. Fine Range: $50-$300. Code Section: BMC 16-26.
Revere FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Revere?
Revere enforces noise complaints under Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety & Welfare) of its Code of Ordinances. No published single decibel limit; enforcement uses MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10 standard (ambient +10 dB at property line). Residential disturbances enforced by Revere Police.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Revere?
Quiet Hours: 11 PM – 7 AM (typical enforcement). Standard: MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10 (+10 dB ambient). Code: Revere Code Title 9. Enforcement: Revere Police Dept.
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