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Englewood vs Teaneck

How do industrial noise rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?

Englewood has fewer restrictions than Teaneck.

Englewood, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

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.

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Teaneck, NJ

Bergen County

Heavy Restrictions

Industrial and commercial noise in Bergen County is enforced under New Jersey's statewide Noise Control Code, N.J.A.C. 7:29, which sets dBA limits at receiving property lines. Municipalities may adopt stricter rules; the county itself does not run an industrial noise enforcement program.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEnglewoodTeaneck
Impulse capBelow 80 dB at property line-
Repeated impulse rule4+/hour treated as continuous-
Measurement standardN.J.A.C. 7:29-
Limits located inTables I and II-
State daytime limit-65 dBA at property line
State nighttime limit-50 dBA at property line
Impulsive limit-80 dBC daytime
Code reference-N.J.A.C. 7:29
Primary enforcer-Municipal Noise Control Officer

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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.

Teaneck FAQ

Does Bergen County enforce industrial noise limits?

Not directly. New Jersey delegates enforcement to municipalities with certified Noise Control Officers. NJDEP enforces at major sources. The county may coordinate multi-town complaints.

What decibel level violates the state industrial noise code?

More than 65 dBA at a receiving residential property line during the day or 50 dBA at night violates N.J.A.C. 7:29. Impulse sounds above 80 dBC daytime also trigger violations.

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