Huntsville, AL Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)

Any domestic power equipment operated upon any residential, commercial, industrial or public premises during the time period between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. provided that such equipment does not exceed a sound level of 80 dB(A) when measured at a minimum of 25 feet from the noise source, and further provided that between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. such equipment does not exceed the maximum sound levels specified in section 12-265.(6)Any emergency work.(7)Any detonation of explosives used to fragment rock for mining, quarrying, excavation and construction.(8)Any recreational and educational activity, including but not limited to school bands and neighborhood ball games, provided that between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. such activity does not exceed the maximum sound levels specified in section 12-265.(9)Licensed refuse collection vehicles operated during the time period between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; however, sounds emitted from licensed refuse collection vehicles operated upon or within 150 feet of any residential premises between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. shall not exceed the maximum sound levels specified in section 12-265.(10)Aircraft.(11)Animals.(12)Reserved.(13)Noise sources within multifamily dwellings, office and apartment complexes, condominiums and similar structures occupied by more than one tenant which impact only those persons within the same dwelling, complex or building.