What is the residential decibel limit in Bangor, ME?

Daytime limit: Not specified. Nighttime limit: Not specified. The City of Bangor's Chapter 194 Noise does not provide explicit decibel limits for general residential or commercial areas. For radios and sound devices, the standard is based on audibility (more than five feet away) and interference with conversation. Vehicle noise is deemed unreasonable if it exceeds limits unspecified in provided snippets, but can be five decibels higher than ambient if ambient is already high.

Who do I call for a noise complaint in Bangor, ME?

For non-emergencies, contact the police at (207) 947-7384 (press 5). For code violations, contact Code Enforcement at (207) 992-4230.

Bangor, ME Noise Ordinance

Quiet Hours: Not specified

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

Summary: Bangor, ME's noise ordinance, primarily found in Chapter 194 Noise, prohibits unreasonable or excessive noise disturbances, including amplified sound and vehicle noise. For radios and sound devices, noise is prohibited on public ways if it's audibly disruptive more than five feet away, interferes with conversation, and continues after a warning. The city also addresses barking dogs in Chapter 65 and classifies properties with chronic disturbances as 'disruptive property'.

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