Decibel Limits: Fort Lauderdale vs Miramar
How do decibel limits rules compare between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Miramar, FL?
Fort Lauderdale and Miramar have similar restriction levels.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward County
Broward County Section 27-235 sets dBA limits at the receiving property line with no day-night split. Residential: 55/65 dBA. Commercial: 65/75 dBA. Industrial: 70/80 dBA. A 5 dBA above-background exemption applies.
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Broward County
Broward County Section 27-235 sets dBA limits at the receiving property line with no day-night split. Residential: 55/65 dBA. Commercial: 65/75 dBA. Industrial: 70/80 dBA. A 5 dBA above-background exemption applies.
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| Fact | Fort Lauderdale | Miramar |
|---|---|---|
| Residential L50 | 55 dBA at property line | 55 dBA at property line |
| Residential Lmax | 65 dBA at property line | 65 dBA at property line |
| Commercial L50 / Lmax | 65 / 75 dBA | 65 / 75 dBA |
| Industrial L50 / Lmax | 70 / 80 dBA | 70 / 80 dBA |
| Background Exemption | <5 dBA above ambient | <5 dBA above ambient |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fort Lauderdale FAQ
What does L50 mean in Broward's noise code?
L50 is the sound level exceeded 50 percent of the measurement period — essentially the statistical median noise level. Broward caps residential L50 at 55 dBA at the receiving property line.
Are the limits different at night?
No. Broward County applies the same limits at all times. This is unusual — most jurisdictions have lower nighttime thresholds.
Miramar FAQ
What does L50 mean in Broward's noise code?
L50 is the sound level exceeded 50 percent of the measurement period — essentially the statistical median noise level. Broward caps residential L50 at 55 dBA at the receiving property line.
Are the limits different at night?
No. Broward County applies the same limits at all times. This is unusual — most jurisdictions have lower nighttime thresholds.
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