Quiet hours in New Brunswick, NJ — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
New Brunswick Municipal Code Chapter 8.28 governs noise control. As a dense university city (Rutgers), noise enforcement is active. State noise standards (N.J.A.C. 7:29) set daytime and nighttime limits.
New Brunswick's noise ordinance is codified in Chapter 8.28 (Noise Control) of the Municipal Code (Municode). The NJ State Noise Pollution Code (N.J.A.C. 7:29) sets maximum noise levels for different land use zones. New Brunswick's local ordinance may be more stringent. As a college city, noise enforcement is a priority; violations may be issued at the scene under Chapter 8.28.050.
Noise violation: $200 first offense, $500 repeat. Commercial after-hours: $750 fine. Construction outside hours: $300 fine.
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