Dayton, OH
Noise Code

Erection, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building is generally prohibited between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM on weekdays, unless an emergency permit is granted by the building inspector.

Unlawful to cause loud, raucous, frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds from musical instruments or sound amplifiers. Sound amplifying equipment on sound trucks and from aircraft is prohibited. Sound from motor vehicle sound systems or portable audio systems is prohibited if clearly heard at 25 feet or more from the vehicle. Radios, phonographs, loudspeakers, or sound amplifiers for commercial advertising are prohibited between midnight and 7:00 AM, or at any time/place that disturbs others.

Unlawful to knowingly cause, make, or allow unreasonable noise from animals that disturbs another. No person shall keep any animal which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb one or more inhabitants of two separate residences in the vicinity; this is declared a public nuisance.

Horns or signaling devices should only be used as danger warnings and not for unnecessary or unreasonable periods. Motor vehicles out of repair or operated to create loud and unnecessary noise are prohibited. Sound from motor vehicle sound systems audible at 25 feet or more is prohibited. Ohio Revised Code also sets statewide maximum noise limits for passenger cars (70 dB at <=35 mph, 79 dB at >35 mph) and motorcycles (82 dB at <=35 mph, 86 dB at >35 mph) on streets and highways under county and township jurisdiction.