6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Dallas County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
No county HVAC noise ordinance. Texas counties cannot enact noise regulations. Only TX Penal Code Section 42.01 applies if unreasonable. No setback or sound barrier requirements for HVAC equipment.
Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2) — Disorderly Conduct (general noise standard)
A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives n...
No county car alarm ordinance. TX Penal Code Section 42.01 applies if alarm noise is unreasonable. No duration limits, no auto-shutoff requirements at the county level. State noise threshold of 85 dB applies after officer notice.
No county generator noise ordinance. No time-of-use restrictions or decibel limits. TX Penal Code Section 42.01 applies to unreasonable noise. Generators unregulated at county level.
Tex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01(a)(5), (c)(2) — Disorderly Conduct (general noise standard)
A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives n...
Dallas County cannot regulate helicopter noise. The FAA holds exclusive jurisdiction over aircraft operations and noise under federal law. File complaints with FAA or operator; county has no enforcement authority.
Texas counties have very limited noise regulatory power. Dallas County does not impose countywide construction equipment noise limits. Cities like Dallas, Irving, and Garland set their own construction hour and decibel rules.
Engine runup noise at DFW International and Dallas Love Field is regulated exclusively by the FAA and airport operators under federal law. Dallas County has no authority to limit aircraft engine testing.
6 cities in Dallas County have their own noise from specific sources rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
11 verified rules • Airport Engine Run-up, Bar & Nightclub Noise
3 verified rules • Car Alarm Limits, Generator Noise
3 verified rules • Car Alarm Limits, Generator Noise
2 verified rules • Car Alarm Limits, HVAC & Mechanical Noise
4 verified rules • Bar & Nightclub Noise, Car Alarm Limits
2 verified rules • Car Alarm Limits, HVAC & Mechanical Noise
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