Manchester, NH
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Manchester, NH.
Ordinance Summary
Manchester, NH's Chapter 94: Noise Regulations prohibits noise disturbances that annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of others. This includes loud, unnecessary, or unusual noises audible across property lines. Specific restrictions apply to construction (generally 9 PM - 7 AM prohibited), motor vehicles, and animals, aiming to preserve community quiet. Violations incur fines, starting at $100.00.
Quiet Hours
Generally 9 PM to 7 AM for restricted activities.
Police Non-Emergency
(603) 668-8711Decibel Limits
"The ordinance (Chapter 94, Sections 94.10 and 94.20) references 'Table A' and 'Table B' for maximum allowable noise levels for premises and motor vehicles, respectively, but the specific decibel values are not provided in the publicly available snippets."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Operating any construction equipment or conducting any construction activities between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is prohibited if it exceeds the noise limits defined in the ordinance. Variances may be granted if daytime construction would interfere with traffic.
Bells, chimes, and carillons used for religious purposes or national celebrations are exempt, but amplified bell or chime sounds emitted from loudspeakers are not. Generally, loud, unnecessary, or unusual amplified sound that disturbs others is prohibited.
Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the comfort or repose of a person in a neighboring premises is prohibited. For barking dogs, a log of date, time, and duration for 10-14 days should be created before contacting Animal Control for intervention.
Motor vehicle noise levels are measured at 25 feet from the source. Modifying exhaust mufflers, air intake mufflers, or other sound-reducing devices to exceed established sound pressure levels is prohibited. All noise from motor vehicles, including equipment, must comply with standards in Table B (not specified in snippets).
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Generally 9 PM to 7 AM for restricted activities..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (603) 668-8711.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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