Noise from Specific Sources in Sacramento County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Sacramento County, California.
Verified from official government sources
HVAC & Mechanical Noise
Sacramento County Code § 6.68.120 caps noise from stationary air conditioners, fans, pumps, compressors and cooling towers installed after July 1, 1976 at 60 dBA measured a foot inside the neighbor's residential property line, 55 dBA at a neighboring patio, and 55 dBA outside a neighboring living-area window. Units installed five years later must meet a tighter 55 dBA property-line cap.
Sacramento County HVAC Equipment Noise Limits
Some RestrictionsSacramento County Code § 6.68.120(a)-(b)
§ 6.68.120. Machinery, Equipment, Fans and Air Conditioning. a. It is unlawful for any person to operate any mechanical equipment, pump, fan, air conditioning apparatus, stationary pumps, stationary cooling towers, stationary compressors, similar mechanical devices, or any combination thereof installed after July 1, 1976 in any manner so as to create any noise which would cause the maximum nois...
Noise from Specific Sources by City in Sacramento County
4 cities in Sacramento County have their own noise from specific sources rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Bar & Nightclub Noise, Delivery Truck Noise
3 verified rules • Bar & Nightclub Noise, Car Alarm Limits
3 verified rules • Bar & Nightclub Noise, Generator Noise
1 verified rule • Delivery Truck Noise
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