Inglewood, CA Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- State Ban
- New gas engine sales banned (CARB 2024)
- Local Ordinance
- No separate local leaf blower ban found
- Noise Standards
- IMC Chapter 5, Article 2 applies
- Hours
- Must comply with general noise limits
Summary
California statewide regulations (CARB) ban the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines effective 2024. Inglewood does not appear to have a separate local leaf blower ban beyond state requirements. Standard residential noise limits under IMC Chapter 5 apply.
SEC. 2. Section 43018.11 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 43018.11. (a) (1) By July 1, 2022, the state board shall, consistent with federal law, 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. Those regulations shall apply to engines produced on or after January 1, 2024, or as soon as the state board determines is feasible, whichever is later. (2) In determining technological feasibility pursuant to paragraph (1), the state board shall consider all of the following: (A) Emissions from small off-road engines in the state. (B) Expected timelines for zero-emission small off-road equipment developmen
Full Breakdown
Inglewood restricts leaf blower operation to designated hours, typically aligned with construction noise hours. California AB 1346 (2021) banned the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines including leaf blowers effective January 1, 2024, with CARB implementing regulations. Many cities enacted local gas blower bans before the state law. Battery and electric blowers are generally subject only to noise hour restrictions. The relevant air quality management district may impose Spare the Air day restrictions on gas-powered equipment still in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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