Englewood vs Fort Lee
How do industrial noise rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Fort Lee, NJ?
Englewood and Fort Lee have similar restriction levels.
Englewood, NJ
Bergen County
Englewood Chapter 286 caps impulsive industrial sound at 80 decibels at the receiving property line and treats repeated impulses as continuous sound subject to Tables I and II.
View full Englewood rules →Fort Lee, NJ
Bergen County
Industrial and commercial sources in Fort Lee must meet NJ DEP decibel limits at property lines and obtain noise permits for high-impact equipment.
View full Fort Lee rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Fort Lee |
|---|---|---|
| Impulse cap | Below 80 dB at property line | - |
| Repeated impulse rule | 4+/hour treated as continuous | - |
| Measurement standard | N.J.A.C. 7:29 | - |
| Limits located in | Tables I and II | - |
| Daytime Limit | - | 65 dBA |
| Nighttime Limit | - | 50 dBA |
| Authority | - | NJ DEP and borough |
| Measurement Point | - | Receiving property line |
| Standard | - | N.J.A.C. 7:29 |
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Englewood FAQ
What is the impulsive sound limit for industrial sites?
Impulsive sound occurring less than four times per hour must stay below 80 decibels measured at the receiving real property line.
How are industrial noise measurements taken?
The Noise Control Officer measures sound at the real property line using procedures set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:29, comparing readings to Chapter 286 Tables I and II.
Fort Lee FAQ
What decibel limit applies to commercial HVAC in Fort Lee?
Commercial stationary sources must not exceed 65 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime at the receiving residential property line under N.J.A.C. 7:29 and the borough code.
Who measures industrial noise in Fort Lee?
A state-certified noise control officer takes calibrated measurements at the receiving property line. The borough may contract with a regional officer when complaints require a formal decibel reading.
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