Decibel Limits: Long Beach vs Torrance
How do decibel limits rules compare between Long Beach, CA and Torrance, CA?
Long Beach and Torrance have similar restriction levels.
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach enforces exterior noise limits by district under LBMC 8.80.150. Residential areas (District 1) are limited to 50 dBA daytime (7 AM-10 PM) and 45 dBA nighttime (10 PM-7 AM). Commercial (District 2) allows 60 dBA day / 55 dBA night. Industrial zones reach 65-70 dBA.
View full Long Beach rules →Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County
Torrance establishes zone-based noise limits under TMC Chapter 46. Region 2 (residential): 65 dBA day / 55 dBA night. Region 1 (near refineries): 70 dBA day / 65 dBA night. Construction limited to 50 dB at property line during permitted hours. Train whistles prohibited above 96 dBA.
View full Torrance rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | Torrance |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Day | 50 dBA (7 AM-10 PM) | 65 dBA (Region 2) |
| Residential Night | 45 dBA (10 PM-7 AM) | 55 dBA (Region 2) |
| Commercial Day | 60 dBA | - |
| Commercial Night | 55 dBA | - |
| Code | LBMC 8.80.150-160 | - |
| Refinery Area Day | - | 70 dBA (Region 1) |
| Train Whistles | - | 96 dBA max |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Long Beach FAQ
What is the noise limit in residential areas of Long Beach?
50 dBA during daytime (7 AM-10 PM) and 45 dBA during nighttime (10 PM-7 AM) in District 1 (predominantly residential), as set by Table A in LBMC Section 8.80.160.
How are noise violations measured in Long Beach?
By cumulative duration per hour at the receiving property line. Noise exceeding the district standard for more than 30 minutes per hour is a violation, with stricter thresholds at higher dB levels.
Torrance FAQ
What are Torrance's noise limits?
Most residential areas: 65 dB(A) daytime and 55 dB(A) nighttime. Near refineries: 70/65 dB(A). Plus, any noise exceeding ambient by 5+ dB at residential property lines is a prima facie violation.
How do I file a noise complaint in Torrance?
Contact Torrance Noise Abatement at (310) 784-7950 or email noiseabatement@torranceca.gov.
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