Fayetteville, NC
Noise Code

Operating construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or demolition tools is prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays, and between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends or holidays, within 50 yards of residential areas or noise-sensitive zones, unless for emergency work or with a special permit. Exemptions exist for permitted construction if all equipment operates with manufacturer's specifications and mufflers.

Using loudspeakers, loudspeaker systems, or similar devices is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays, in or adjacent to residential, commercial, or noise-sensitive areas, unless a special permit for noncommercial public speaking or assembly has been issued. Exterior loudspeakers exceeding specified sound levels require a permit.

Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise, unreasonably disturbing the comfort and repose of persons in the vicinity, is prohibited. A dog is considered a 'nuisance' if it barks or howls excessively.

Motor vehicles must not exceed specified noise limits based on speed and vehicle type, measured at 25 feet from the nearest lane. Exhaust systems must be free from defects affecting sound reduction, equipped with a muffler, and not have cut-out/bypass devices. Recreational motorized vehicles off public rights-of-way must not exceed specified limits in residential/noise-sensitive zones. Loading and unloading of noisy items (boxes, building materials, garbage cans) is prohibited between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends/holidays near residential or noise-sensitive zones. Refuse collection vehicles are prohibited between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends/holidays in residential or noise-sensitive zones.