Industrial Noise: Honolulu vs Kailua
How do industrial noise rules compare between Honolulu, HI and Kailua, HI?
Honolulu and Kailua have similar restriction levels.
Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
Stationary-source industrial noise on Oahu is capped primarily by state rule HAR 11-46 with local backup from Honolulu's noise control article.
View full Honolulu rules →Kailua, HI
Honolulu County
Industrial and stationary-source noise in Kailua is capped by Hawaii HAR 11-46 maximum dBA limits tied to zoning class, with ROH Chapter 41 Article 6 supplementing local enforcement.
View full Kailua rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Honolulu | Kailua |
|---|---|---|
| City Code | ROH §§41-6.1–41-6.5 | - |
| State dBA Limits | HAR 11-46 | - |
| Enforcers | HPD, DOH | - |
| Coverage | All Oahu zones | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Honolulu FAQ
Where are the decibel numbers for factories?
Zoning-based maximum permissible sound levels for stationary sources appear in state rule HAR 11-46, not directly in the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu.
Can the City cite an industrial facility?
Yes. Honolulu police and inspectors can cite under ROH Chapter 41 Article 6 in addition to state enforcement under HAR 11-46.
Kailua FAQ
Can I complain about my neighbor's generator?
Yes. DOH will investigate if it exceeds the dBA limit, and HPD can cite under ROH §41-6 for nuisance noise.
Who measures the decibel level?
DOH field inspectors use calibrated sound meters during enforcement investigations.
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