Massachusetts regulates industrial and commercial noise statewide through the Department of Environmental Protection under the Air Pollution Control regulations, prohibiting noise that creates a condition of air pollution.
Under 310 CMR 7.10, MassDEP defines unreasonable noise as sound exceeding ambient levels by more than 10 dBA at the property line or any inhabited residence, or producing a pure tone condition. This applies to all stationary sources statewide including factories, HVAC equipment, generators, and commercial operations. DEP Policy 90-001 establishes measurement methodology. Enforcement is shared between DEP and local boards of health.
Civil penalties up to $25,000 per day per violation under MGL c. 111, Section 142A; cease and desist orders; equipment shutdown.
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Brockton, MA
Brockton requires driveways to be properly constructed and maintained. Parking on unpaved front yard areas is prohibited under the property maintenance code.
Brockton, MA
Brockton regulates street parking with time limits, overnight restrictions, and winter snow emergency parking bans. The city enforces parking through the Pol...
Brockton, MA
Brockton restricts parking of large commercial vehicles in residential areas. Heavy trucks and equipment must be stored at appropriately zoned locations.
Brockton, MA
Brockton restricts the storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on residential properties and streets. These must be properly stored and not cre...
Brockton, MA
Brockton requires a building permit for fence installation. Applications must include a site plan showing the proposed fence location, height, and materials.
Brockton, MA
Brockton requires fences to be built within the owner's property line. Massachusetts law does not require neighbors to share fence costs. The finished side m...
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