Irving, TX Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: For residential areas, general noise limits are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (nighttime) and 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM (daytime). Amplified sound is restricted between 10:00 PM and 6:59 AM on weekdays, and 9:00 PM and 9:59 AM on weekends and holidays. Yelling and shouting are prohibited between 10:00 PM and 6:59 AM. Property maintenance activities (construction, landscaping, lawn care) are restricted between 9:00 PM and 6:59 AM. Loading or unloading near residential areas or at a residence is prohibited between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Residential Decibel Limit: 65 dB or 5 dB above background noise level, whichever is lower (7:00 AM to 9:59 PM) (Day) / 55 dB or 5 dB above background noise level, whichever is lower (10:00 PM to 6:59 AM) (Night)
Summary: Irving, TX noise ordinances, primarily Chapter 22, prohibit unreasonable noise disturbing residential peace. Effective January 1, 2025, updated regulations define specific quiet hours and decibel limits for various activities, including construction, amplified sound, and animal nuisances. The ordinance is enforced by the Irving Police Department and Code Enforcement. Violators face fines ranging from $370 to $559.