Carrollton vs Irving
How do decibel limits rules compare between Carrollton, TX and Irving, TX?
Carrollton has fewer restrictions than Irving.
Carrollton, TX
Dallas County
No county decibel ordinance. TX Penal Code Section 42.01 presumes noise unreasonable above 85 dB after officer notice. No zoned decibel standards, no measurement protocols, and no county noise monitoring program.
View full Carrollton rules →Irving, TX
Dallas County
Irving Ch. 22 establishes decibel standards in Table 22-1, measured using A-weighted sound levels (dBA). Standards vary by receiving land use zone.
View full Irving rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Carrollton | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| County Standards | None | - |
| State Threshold | 85 dB (TX Penal Code Section 42.01) | - |
| Zone Standards | None | - |
| Monitoring | None | - |
| Measurement | - | dBA (A-weighted network) |
| Standards | - | Table 22-1 by land use zone |
| Measurement Point | - | Complaining party's property line |
| Signal Devices | - | Max 10 seconds per hour |
| Max Fine | - | $500 per violation |
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Carrollton FAQ
What are the noise decibel limits in unincorporated Dallas County?
There are no specific decibel limits. Dallas County does not have the authority to set dB standards for unincorporated areas. Only cities can adopt noise ordinances with decibel thresholds.
How is noise regulated without decibel limits?
Through state nuisance law (Health & Safety Code Chapter 343), which allows abatement of conditions injurious to health, and through TCEQ for industrial emissions.
Irving FAQ
Does Irving have specific decibel limits?
Yes. Table 22-1 in Chapter 22 sets decibel standards by land use zone, measured in dBA at the receiving property line.
How is noise measured for enforcement?
Irving uses A-weighted sound level measurements (dBA) taken at the property line of the person filing the complaint.
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