Amplified music rules in Allegheny County, PA — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Amplified music is regulated municipally, not countywide. Pittsburgh Code §601.04 prohibits amplified sound audible 100 feet from source after 10 PM. ACHD Article XXI sets industrial sound limits (55 dBA night residential).
Allegheny County Health Department Article XXI Part F establishes environmental noise limits: 65 dBA day / 55 dBA night at residential property lines (primarily applied to commercial/industrial sources). For bars, event venues, and outdoor concerts, municipalities regulate. Pittsburgh requires amplified-sound permits for events over 100 people in parks. South Side Flats and Strip District are designated entertainment zones with extended hours.
ACHD fines up to $1,000/day for industrial violations. Municipal citations $100-$500.
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