Irving, TX Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Irving, TX, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Key Facts
- Quiet Hours
- 10 PM to 7 AM
- Standard
- Unreasonableness + Table 22-1
- Amplified Devices
- Prohibited if unreasonably loud
- Special Events
- Permit may authorize amplified music
- Max Fine
- $500
Summary
Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet hours apply 10 PM to 7 AM.
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy ... (c) For purposes of this section: ... (2) a noise is presumed to be unreasonable if the noise exceeds a decibel level of 85 after the person making the noise receives notice from a magistrate or peace officer that the noise is a public nuisance.
Full Breakdown
Under Irving Chapter 22, the use of loudspeakers, amplifiers, or other devices that project sound in a manner that disturbs the peace, quiet, and comfort of neighboring residents constitutes a violation. The playing of radios, televisions, musical instruments, and similar devices at volumes that are unreasonably loud is specifically prohibited. Between 10 PM and 7 AM, yelling, shouting, whistling, or singing in residential areas is prohibited. Special event permits under Chapter 33B may authorize amplified music for approved events. Commercial establishments producing amplified music must comply with the zone-specific decibel standards in Table 22-1.
Violations & Fines
Class C misdemeanor. Fines up to $500 per violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play amplified music outdoors in Irving?
Do I need a permit for a live music event?
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