Honolulu County, HI Noise Ordinances: Decibel Limits (2026)

Engage in or conduct any activity that creates any sound, noise or music exceeding 80 dBA sound pressure level taken at a point 10 feet in front of the source for a cumulative time period of at least five minutes when measured with a calibrated American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Type I or Type II sound level meter with weighting set at “A” and response set at “slow” except any activity that is sponsored by the city or the department of parks and recreation or authorized by permit issued by the city; and

(9)   Construct, use, place, occupy, leave, or in any other manner, situate any tent.

(c)   Within the limits of any public park, it is unlawful for any person, wherever signs are posted prohibiting such activities, to:

(1)   Throw, cast, catch, kick, or strike any baseball, tennis ball, football, basketball, croquet ball, or other object;

(2)   Ride upon roller skates, skateboards, or bicycles; and

(3)   Engage in kite flying.

(d)   Except in park areas specifically designated for such purposes, it is unlawful for any person to:

(1)   Throw, cast, roll, or strike any bowling ball or golf ball;

(2)   Engage in model airplane flying;

(3)   Engage in model boat sailing;

(4)   Kindle, build, or maintain any campfire;

(5)   Discharge firearms for target practice only;

(6)   Engage in archery for target practice and tournament only; and

(7)   Launch model rockets.

(e)   In addition to the requirements of subsection (b), the repair or