Industrial Noise: Honolulu vs Kaneohe
How do industrial noise rules compare between Honolulu, HI and Kaneohe, HI?
Honolulu and Kaneohe 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 →Kaneohe, HI
Honolulu County
Stationary noise sources in Kaneohe, including HVAC, generators, and light industrial operations, must meet Hawaii HAR 11-46 dBA caps, with ROH Chapter 41 Article 6 providing local backup enforcement.
View full Kaneohe rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Honolulu | Kaneohe |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Kaneohe FAQ
Is my neighbor's generator legal at night?
Only if it stays under 45 dBA at your property line during nighttime hours.
What counts as nighttime under HAR 11-46?
Nighttime is generally 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. under state rule.
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