Quiet hours in East Orange, NJ — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
East Orange Ch. 184 (Noise Pollution) prohibits unreasonably loud noise disturbing residents. General nuisance-based standard; no single specific quiet-hours window published in summaries.
Chapter 184 (Noise Pollution) of the East Orange Code prohibits noise that is unreasonably loud and disturbing to residents. The ordinance uses a nuisance standard rather than a fixed decibel table for residential settings. Construction and machinery are specifically restricted to 7 a.m.–6 p.m. NJ DEP noise regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:29) provide a supplemental standard for commercial/industrial sources.
First offense warning or citation. Municipal fines typically $100 to $500. NJ disorderly conduct (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2): up to $500 fine.
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