Stationary noise sources in Kaneohe, including HVAC, generators, and light industrial operations, must meet Hawaii HAR 11-46 dBA caps, with ROH Chapter 41 Article 6 providing local backup enforcement.
HAR 11-46 sets maximum permissible sound levels by zoning class measured at the receiving property line. For Kaneohe's Class A residential districts, limits are 55 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime. Class C industrial limits are higher but still enforceable. Typical enforcement targets include chiller banks, warehouse equipment near Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station boundaries, and commercial HVAC near Windward Mall. DOH accepts complaints and may require remediation or operational changes. ROH §41-6 provides a parallel nuisance-noise avenue for HPD response.
DOH administrative fines up to $10,000 per day; ROH §41-6 civil citations starting at $100.
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