North Richland Hills uses the plainly-audible-at-50-feet standard rather than numerical decibel limits. Industrial and special event permits may set specific dBA caps on a case-by-case basis.
North Richland Hills does not publish a residential decibel table. Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances relies on the plainly-audible-at-50-feet standard for enforcement, which aligns with the Texas Penal Code 42.01 definition of unreasonable noise. Officers use trained judgment rather than sound level meters for most calls. However, specific projects and venues may have dBA caps written into their approved special event permits, Certificates of Occupancy, or Planned Development ordinances, typically 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime at the property line. Industrial facilities in the I-1 and I-2 zones along Loop 820 also face TCEQ stationary-source rules under 30 TAC 101 that may trigger dBA measurements. Residents with persistent complaints can request a TCEQ investigation at 1-888-777-3186 or hire a private acoustician. Call NRH Police at (817) 281-1000 or Code Enforcement at (817) 427-6650 to report.
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