Billings, MT
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Billings, MT.
Ordinance Summary
Billings, MT's noise ordinance, Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code, prohibits excessive or unusually loud noise disturbing the peace, establishing specific decibel limits for residential, commercial, and industrial zones during day and night. Exemptions exist for certain activities, and a waiver process is available for special events. Violations are municipal infractions.
Quiet Hours
8PM-7AM (unofficial standard for general loud activities)
Police Non-Emergency
406-657-8200Decibel Limits
"Measured at 25 feet from the source or lot boundary, whichever is greater. Noise must be at least 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise to constitute a violation."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Home or building repair, construction, and grounds maintenance activities are generally exempt from noise limits between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
A noise waiver permit from the Billings Police Department is required for events with amplified sound that may exceed standard limits.
Barking dogs can be considered a noise nuisance. Complaints should be directed to Animal Control.
Operating vehicles 'so out of repair or so loaded in such a manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise' is unlawful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
8PM-7AM (unofficial standard for general loud activities).
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 406-657-8200.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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