Allegheny County, PA Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
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.
Key Facts
- Banned activity
- Electrical amplifying equipment
- Location
- All Allegheny County parks
- Exception
- Written Parks Department authorization
- Enforced by
- County police officers
Summary
Using electrical amplifying equipment is a prohibited activity in Allegheny County parks unless the Parks Department issues written authorization.
Noise.
(1) Using electrical amplifying equipment.
K. Alcoholic beverages.
(1) All alcoholic beverages in glass containers.
(2) Possession of an alcoholic beverage in an open container or consumption of alcoholic beverages in areas other than buildings or groves where a permit has been issued under the provisions of § 650-2J.
L. Bottled beverages.
(1) All glass containers.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4857026; v12 updated 2024-06-04; through 06-04-2024).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 650's park rules list 'using electrical amplifying equipment' among the activities specifically prohibited anywhere in a County park. Like the chapter's other bans, the only way around it is a written authorization from the Director of the Parks Department, a posted sign from an authorized representative, or on-the-spot direction from a County police officer. Bands and events needing amplified sound must secure that authorization first.
Violations & Fines
Using amplified sound equipment without Parks Department authorization is a Chapter 650 violation, enforceable by County police officers on patrol in the park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a band use a PA system in a County park?
Who enforces the amplified-sound ban?
Sources & Official References
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