Cranston, RI Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

Any aircraft in flight subject to federal law regarding noise control and any helicopter in the act of landing or taking off at a helipad licensed by the city so long as the helicopter is not landing or taking off in violation of any conditions or restrictions of the helipad's license;

d. Any aircraft testing or run up noise on the ground, provided, however, that emission of such noise in excess of a sound pressure level of sixty (60) dB(A) when measured upon an inhabited residential premises shall be deemed an unlawful nuisance;

e. Any activities of a temporary duration which are permitted by law and for which a license or permit has been granted by the city, including but not limited to, parades, sporting events, concerts, block parties and firework displays;

f. Any motor vehicles designed for and operated on public streets, alleys, highways or freeways, but not including the following which shall be governed by subsection (F)(1) and Table A:

i. All power equipment, auxiliary equipment and sound amplifying devices on or within motor vehicles, that are not operated by or driven by the motor vehicle engine propelling system, and

ii. Motor vehicles operated on private property for recreational or amusement purposes;

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