Industrial Noise: Folsom vs Sacramento
How do industrial noise rules compare between Folsom, CA and Sacramento, CA?
Folsom and Sacramento have similar restriction levels.
Folsom, CA
Sacramento County
Commercial and industrial noise in Folsom is capped at 65 dBA daytime / 55 dBA nighttime at the property line when adjoining residential zones. Commercial operations along East Bidwell, Iron Point, and the Intel campus must comply with the General Plan Noise Element and any conditional use permit limits.
View full Folsom rules →Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County
Industrial noise in Sacramento must meet SMC 8.68 exterior limits at adjacent property lines, typically 70 dBA day and 65 dBA night for industrial-to-industrial boundaries.
View full Sacramento rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Folsom | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Receiving | 55 dBA night / 65 day | - |
| Commercial Receiving | 65/70 dBA | - |
| Code | FMC §8.42 | - |
| CEQA Tool | Noise Element | - |
| Fine Range | $250-$1,000 | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Folsom FAQ
A loading dock behind my house runs at 5 AM — is that legal?
Not if sound at your property line exceeds 55 dBA during nighttime (10 PM-7 AM). Report to Folsom Code Enforcement with a log of incidents and timestamps.
How are dBA measurements taken?
City staff or a contracted acoustical consultant measure at the property line using an ANSI Type 2 sound level meter over a 15-minute period (Leq).
Sacramento FAQ
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