Broken Arrow, OK Noise from Specific Sources: Generator Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Default rule
- covered by general noise ban
- Emergency exemption
- mayor-declared state of emergency
- Authority
- Code § 20-3
- Fine range
- $50.00-$100.00
Summary
Generator noise falls under Broken Arrow's general noise ban, except during a mayor-declared state of emergency.
(c)The following uses shall be exempt from this section:...(10)Noises from electric generators during a state of emergency when declared by the mayor pursuant to section 20-3.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).
Full Breakdown
Broken Arrow has no standalone generator-noise rule: a generator running loud enough to disturb neighbors is regulated like any other source under the disturbing-the-peace ordinance's general 'loud and unnecessary' noise standard. The code carves out one specific exemption, noise from electric generators is excused from the ordinance during a state of emergency declared by the mayor under Sec. 20-3, covering storm and outage response.
Violations & Fines
Fine of $50-$100 per Code § 16-12(d) outside a declared emergency; enforced by Broken Arrow Police.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run a portable generator overnight in Broken Arrow?
Does an ice storm outage let me run a generator any time?
Sources & Official References
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