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Cranston, RI Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Residential (day)
55 dB(A), 7am–10pm
Residential (night)
50 dB(A), 10pm–7am
Industrial max
80 dB(A) daytime
Measurement point
Property line, 25 feet
Max fine
$500 per offense

Summary

Cranston caps noise at the property line by premises type and time of day: residential limits drop from 55 dB(A) by day to 50 dB(A) at night under Chapter 8.20's Table A.

It shall be unlawful for any person to emit or cause to be emitted any noise which leaves the premises on which it originates, crosses a property line, and enters onto any other premises in excess of the sound pressure levels during the time periods as specified in Table A... Table A: Residential premises — Property line — 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. — 55 dB(A); 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. — 50 dB(A).

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4824304; v14 updated 2026-05-18).

Full Breakdown

Table A of Cranston Code of Ordinances § 8.20.010(F)(1) sets maximum sound pressure levels measured at the property line: residential premises 55 dB(A) from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 50 dB(A) overnight; commercial premises 65 dB(A) daytime and 60 dB(A) overnight; industrial premises 80 dB(A) daytime and 75 dB(A) overnight; and public premises 75 dB(A) daytime and 70 dB(A) overnight. The chief of police and authorized inspectors measure noise with a calibrated sound level meter at 25 feet from the source or at the property line, and can seek a court warrant if entry for inspection is refused.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding Table A's limits, or refusing a police inspection, is a violation; each hour noise exceeds the limit is a separate offense punishable by escalating fines up to $500.00.

Frequently Asked Questions

What decibel limit applies to a Cranston home at night?
50 dB(A) measured at the property line between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., per Table A of Cranston Code of Ordinances § 8.20.010.
Who enforces Cranston's noise limits?
The chief of police and authorized inspectors, who measure sound with a calibrated meter and can seek a court warrant if access is refused.
What's the penalty for a Cranston noise violation?
Up to $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second, and up to $500 for each later offense, with every hour over the limit a separate offense.

Sources & Official References

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