Amplified music rules in Hamilton County, IN — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Cities, not Hamilton County, regulate amplified sound. Fishers caps any device (radio, stereo, speakers) at 90 decibels measured at least ten feet from the property line, or audible from 40 feet. Carmel limits amplified sound to residential district decibel levels.
Amplified music is governed by city noise codes. Fishers Code Sec. 98.02(B) makes it unlawful to play any DEVICE (defined as a radio, stereo, CD player, television or similar) exceeding 90 decibels measured at least ten feet from the property line, or any device sound audible 40 feet or more from the property line. Special holiday and weekend windows apply. Carmel Sec. 6-158 folds amplified sound into its district decibel chart (50-70 dB(A) at 50 feet). Both cities also exempt city-sanctioned concerts and festivals.
Fishers violations are Class C infractions, fines up to $2,500 for repeat offenses, cited by Fishers Police. Carmel infractions run $250-$2,500.
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