Industrial Noise: North Port vs Sarasota
How do industrial noise rules compare between North Port, FL and Sarasota, FL?
North Port, FL
Sarasota County
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Sarasota, FL
Sarasota County
Industrial noise in Sarasota is governed by Sec. 20-5(b)(2) (continuous source) and Sec. 20-5(b)(3) (impulsive source). Air conditioners operating per manufacturer specs with proper mufflers are exempted under Sec. 20-7(4), but only if the equipment is in proper operating condition.
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| Fact | North Port | Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Day Cap | - | 75 dBA / 80 dBC |
| Continuous Night Cap | - | 75 dBA / 75 dBC |
| Impulsive Peak | - | 80 dBA (4 per hour threshold) |
| AC Exemption | - | Sec. 20-7(4) - mfr. mufflers required |
| Railroad Exemption | - | Sec. 20-7(12) |
| Common Carrier Exemption | - | Sec. 20-7(18) |
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North Port FAQ
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Sarasota FAQ
Is my noisy AC unit exempt from Sarasota's noise rules?
Only if it operates with manufacturer's mufflers and sound-reducing equipment in proper operating condition per Sec. 20-7(4). A failing or modified AC can be cited under Sec. 20-5(b)(2).
Can I complain about a factory's repeated bangs?
Yes - Sec. 20-5(b)(3) caps impulsive sound at 80 dBA peak, and if such sound recurs more than 4 times per hour, the stricter continuous-source caps apply instead.
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