Quiet Hours: Commercial properties: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (75 decibel limit). Construction work in or adjacent to residential areas: Restricted outside of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, or 7:00 a.m. to sunset on weekdays and Saturdays (depending on specific ordinance interpretation). Amplified sound (mechanical loudspeaker/sound amplifier) near residences: Restricted outside of 8:00 a.m. to sunset within 150 feet of a property line.
Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified (general 'loud and raucous' standard applies) (Day) / Not specified (general 'loud and raucous' standard applies) (Night)
Summary: Baton Rouge, LA's noise ordinance (Title 12, Chapter 2) prohibits loud, raucous noise. Commercial properties have a 75 dB limit from 11 PM-7 AM, and industrial zones an 80 dB limit. Vehicle amplified sound over 85 dB at 25 feet is illegal. Construction near residences is restricted from 7 AM-5 PM/sunset on weekdays/Saturdays. Penalties include fines up to $500 and license suspension.