Joliet, IL
Noise Code

It is unlawful to use piledrivers, shovels, hammers, derricks, hoists, tractors, rollers, or other mechanical apparatus powered by fuel or electricity in construction operations between 9:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This restriction applies within 600 feet of any residential or hospital building, with exceptions for public improvements and public service utilities.

A person may not use sound equipment that produces sound audible beyond the property line of a residence in a residential area between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Additionally, a person may not make noise or use sound equipment in public between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Events with loud sound amplification may require a permit from the City of Joliet's Business Services Division.

Animal complaints can be filed through the police department. For issues specifically concerning dogs or cats, contact Joliet Township Animal Control at 815-725-0333.

Operating a motor vehicle in a manner that causes squealing, screeching, or other tire noise from contact with the ground due to rapid acceleration or excessive speed is prohibited, except during emergency operations to avoid imminent danger. Operating sound equipment in a vehicle that is audible or causes a vibration 30 feet from the equipment is also prohibited.