No countywide leaf-blower rule exists; municipalities set the limits. Reading bars mechanically powered saws, drills, lawn and garden tools, snowblowers and similar outdoor devices in residential areas between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. when they disturb across a property line.
Pennsylvania has no state or Berks County decibel cap on leaf blowers; these are governed municipally. Reading Code §387-104.D prohibits “any mechanically powered saw, drill, sander, grinder, lawn or garden tool, snowblower or similar device used outdoors in residential areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. so as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential property line,” except in an emergency. Reading imposes no daytime leaf-blower ban or brand restriction. Some Berks municipalities may have stricter or seasonal rules — check your local code.
Reading violations draw a $25–$1,000 fine plus costs; each day is a separate offense, enforced by police.
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