Concord, NH
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Concord, NH.
Ordinance Summary
Concord, NH noise ordinances, codified in Article 13-6 of the City Code, prohibit excessive or disturbing noise. Quiet hours are generally 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., with residential limits of 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels at night. Construction is permitted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Quiet Hours
10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Police Non-Emergency
603-225-8600Decibel Limits
"Residential noise cannot exceed 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels after 10 p.m.. Enclosed public entertainment venues are limited to 95 dB(A) sustained for more than 30 seconds."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction activities are generally allowed between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays.
It is unlawful to sustain an amplitude equal to or in excess of ninety-five (95) dB(A) for more than thirty (30) seconds in any enclosed place of public entertainment.
Loud barking dogs can be a source of noise complaints, particularly during quiet hours.
Noise decibel provisions exclude noise emanating from cars, trucks, or other vehicles, suggesting separate regulations for vehicle noise, which are not explicitly detailed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 603-225-8600.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
Noise Solutions for Concord, NH
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