What is the residential decibel limit in New Bedford, MA?

Daytime limit: Not specified. Nighttime limit: Not specified. Amplified sound in public areas is limited to 70 decibels at 15 feet. General residential/commercial decibel limits are not explicitly defined in the New Bedford ordinance beyond this.

Who do I call for a noise complaint in New Bedford, MA?

For non-emergencies, contact the police at 508-991-6350 (Communications Division), 3-1-1 (City Services), 508-961-4584 (Anonymous Tip Line). For code violations, contact Code Enforcement at 508-979-1520 (Code Enforcement Division), 508-979-1417 (Neighborhood Task Force).

New Bedford, MA Noise Ordinance

Quiet Hours: 10PM-7AM (commercial in residential), 11PM-7AM (automobile horns)

Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified (Day) / Not specified (Night)

Summary: New Bedford, MA, noise ordinances (Chapter 17, Sections 15 and 17) prohibit unnecessary automobile horn blowing between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.. The ordinance also restricts loud noises from commercial establishments in residential areas that disturb sleep or menace health from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.. Amplified sound in public areas is limited to 70 decibels at a distance of 15 feet.

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