Fishers, IN Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Fishers, IN, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Key Facts
- Daytime limit
- 80 dB at 50 feet
- Hours
- 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
- Enforced by
- Fishers Police Department
- Nighttime rule
- Stricter plainly-audible test
Summary
Fishers limits radios, stereos, and other amplified devices to 80 decibels measured 50 feet from the property line between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., citywide within Hamilton County.
Except as provided by § 98.03, it shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, or entity to play, use, or operate any device that exceeds the following limits: (1) During the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 80 decibels as measured at least 50 feet from the property line of where the device is located;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).
Full Breakdown
Fishers City Code § 98.02(B)(1) makes it unlawful to play, use, or operate any device, a radio, tape player, CD player, stereo system, record player, television, or similar sound-producing equipment, that exceeds 80 decibels measured on a dB(A) scale from a point at least 50 feet from the property line, between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. A stricter plainly-audible standard takes over at 11:00 p.m. under § 98.02(B)(2)-(3). Fishers Police Department issues citations under § 98.99, with fines set by § 36.08 and unpaid violations referred to Fishers City Court.
Violations & Fines
Fine set by the Ordinance Violations Bureau schedule in § 36.08; Fishers Police Department cites, and unpaid fines go to Fishers City Court.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 80-decibel limit apply at night in Fishers?
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