STR guests in Pawtucket are subject to the same noise ordinance (Ch. 286) as all residents. Quiet hours are 11 PM-7 AM. The 5 dBA above ambient standard applies at property lines.
Pawtucket does not have separate noise rules for short-term rental guests. All provisions of Chapter 286 apply equally. The quiet hours prohibition (11 PM-7 AM) covers stereos, radios, and all noise-making devices. Sound plainly audible at 50 feet from the source constitutes a violation. STR operators should inform guests of local noise rules. Repeated violations at a property may trigger enforcement action against the property owner.
Standard noise fines: $100 first, $200 second, $300 third. Repeated issues may affect STR operation status.
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