Folsom, CA Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Hours
- 7 AM-7 PM weekday, 8 AM weekend
- Gas Sales
- Banned CA-wide 1/1/2024 (AB 1346)
- Existing Gas Use
- Legal but discouraged
- Air District
- SMAQMD
- Ordinance
- FMC §8.42 general noise
Summary
Folsom permits leaf blowers during daytime hours only (7 AM-7 PM weekdays, 8 AM-7 PM weekends). California AB 1346 bans sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers statewide as of January 1, 2024. Electric/battery blowers remain legal but subject to noise hour limits.
43018.11 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to air pollution. [ Approved by Governor October 09, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State October 09, 2021. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1346, Berman. Air pollution: small off-road engines. Existing law imposes various limitations on the emissions of air contaminants for the control of air pollution from vehicular and nonvehicular sources. Existing law assigns the responsibility for controlling vehicular sources of air pollution to the State Air Resources Board. This bill would require the state board, by July 1, 2022, consistent with federal law, to adopt cost-effective and technologically feasible regulations to prohibit engine exhaust and evaporative emissions from new small off-road engines, as defined by the state board. The bill wo
Full Breakdown
The City of Folsom does not have a category-specific leaf blower ban. Instead, leaf blower use is governed by the general noise ordinance (FMC §8.42) and the SMAQMD's air quality regulations. California AB 1346 (signed 2021, effective 1/1/2024) bans the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines including leaf blowers and lawn mowers; existing gas blowers may still be used but replacement units must be electric/battery. Leaf blower use is limited to 7 AM-7 PM Monday-Friday and 8 AM-7 PM Saturday/Sunday. Landscape contractors working on residential properties must comply; commercial HOA maintenance within developments like Empire Ranch and Broadstone often contractually requires electric-only equipment.
Violations & Fines
Noise citations $100-$500 for use outside hours. No separate fine for gas blower use by homeowners; retail sale violations enforced by CARB.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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