Quiet Hours: Fall River vs Somerset
How do quiet hours rules compare between Fall River, MA and Somerset, MA?
Fall River and Somerset have similar restriction levels.
Fall River, MA
Bristol County
Fall River prohibits all noises that menace health or interrupt sleep between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM to 8 AM on Sundays. The city's noise regulations are enforced by the Fall River Police Department under the general nuisance provisions of the Revised Ordinances.
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Bristol County
Bristol County unincorporated areas follow Massachusetts state noise regulations under 310 CMR 7.10, which prohibits sound exceeding ambient levels by more than 10 dBA at the property line. Individual towns within the county may adopt their own noise ordinances. The Board of Health in each town has authority under MGL Ch. 111 §31C to regulate noise.
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| Fact | Fall River | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Quiet Hours | 10 PM–7 AM | - |
| Sunday Quiet Hours | 10 PM–8 AM | - |
| Vehicle Noise | §70-9 prohibits excessive music devices | - |
| State Standard | 10 dBA above ambient (310 CMR 7.10) | 10 dBA above ambient (310 CMR 7.10) |
| Enforcement | Fall River Police Department | Local police and Board of Health |
| Authority | - | Town Boards of Health (MGL Ch. 111 §31C) |
| County Role | - | No county-level noise ordinance |
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Fall River FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Fall River?
Fall River prohibits all noises that menace health or interrupt sleep between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and 10 PM to 8 AM on Sundays. The city's noise regulations are enforced by the Fall River Police Department under the general nuisance provisions of the Revised Ordinances.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Fall River?
Weekday Quiet Hours: 10 PM–7 AM. Sunday Quiet Hours: 10 PM–8 AM. Vehicle Noise: §70-9 prohibits excessive music devices. State Standard: 10 dBA above ambient (310 CMR 7.10).
Somerset FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Bristol County?
Bristol County unincorporated areas follow Massachusetts state noise regulations under 310 CMR 7.10, which prohibits sound exceeding ambient levels by more than 10 dBA at the property line. Individual towns within the county may adopt their own noise ordinances. The Board of Health in each town...
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Bristol County?
State Standard: 10 dBA above ambient (310 CMR 7.10). Authority: Town Boards of Health (MGL Ch. 111 §31C). County Role: No county-level noise ordinance. Enforcement: Local police and Board of Health.
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