Quiet Hours: Los Angeles vs New York
How do quiet hours rules compare between Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY?
Los Angeles has fewer restrictions than New York.
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapter XI prohibits unnecessary, excessive noise. Quiet hours run 10 PM–7 AM. Noise must not exceed ambient levels by more than 5 dBA on adjacent residential properties.
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New York County
New York City enforces strict noise rules under Administrative Code Title 24, Chapter 2 (the NYC Noise Code, rewritten by Local Law 113 of 2005). Sound exceeding 7 dB(A) above ambient between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or 10 dB(A) above ambient during the day, is unreasonable noise. Amplified residential music audible inside an adjacent dwelling unit with windows closed is prohibited at any hour. Enforcement is shared by DEP and NYPD; complaints go through 311.
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| Fact | Los Angeles | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LAMC Chapter XI, §§41.57, 112.04–112.05 | - |
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM–7 AM | - |
| dBA Limit | Not to exceed ambient +5 dBA | - |
| Equipment | 75 dB max; gas blowers banned within 500 ft of residence | - |
| Enforcement | LAPD non-emergency: (877) 275-5273 | - |
| - | - |
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Los Angeles FAQ
What are the quiet hours in los Angeles?
Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapter XI prohibits unnecessary, excessive noise. Quiet hours run 10 PM–7 AM. Noise must not exceed ambient levels by more than 5 dBA on adjacent residential properties.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in los Angeles?
Code: LAMC Chapter XI, §§41.57, 112.04–112.05. Quiet Hours: 10 PM–7 AM. dBA Limit: Not to exceed ambient +5 dBA. Equipment: 75 dB max; gas blowers banned within 500 ft of residence.
New York FAQ
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