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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Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance §181 — 'major recreational equipment' cannot be used for living or housekeeping purposes when stored on a residential lot. On-stre...
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance §181.3264 — commercial vehicles with more than 12,500 lb manufacturer's GVW may NOT be parked on residential premises except in an...
Fitchburg, MA
MGL c. 90, §22C — abandoned vehicles on public ways tagged after 72 hours, may be towed. Fitchburg Police enforce. Snow emergencies authorize immediate towin...
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg Zoning Ch. 181 (Dimensional Regulations) caps front-yard fences at 6 ft. Stockade-type fences max 6 ft anywhere; chain-link max 8 ft. Fences over 7...
Fitchburg, MA
Massachusetts has a spite fence statute (MGL c.49 §21) but no shared fence cost law. Each owner is responsible for their own fence.
Fitchburg, MA
Massachusetts does not ban specific dog breeds statewide. Some municipalities have attempted BSL with mixed results. Dangerous dog provisions are behavior-ba...
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