Quiet hours in Plainfield, NJ — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Plainfield's noise ordinance (Ch. 5, Offenses Against Public Peace and Order) prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace. NJDEP statewide limits of 65 dBA day / 50 dBA night apply at residential property lines. Sound trucks and PA systems require a license.
Plainfield prohibits excessive noise under its police regulations (Ch. 5, Offenses Against Public Peace and Order). The operation of noncommercial sound trucks or public address systems requires a license. NJDEP Noise Code (N.J.A.C. 7:29) sets statewide standards: 65 dBA daytime, 50 dBA nighttime (10 p.m.–7 a.m.) at residential property lines. State disorderly conduct law (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2) also applies.
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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