West Jordan, UT
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for West Jordan, UT.
Ordinance Summary
West Jordan, UT noise ordinances, enforced by the Salt Lake County Health Department, prohibit loud noise between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Residential areas have specific decibel limits: not to exceed 60 dBA during the day and 50 dBA at night. Construction may require a temporary noise permit. Violations can result in fines.
Quiet Hours
10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Police Non-Emergency
801-840-4000Decibel Limits
"Decibel limits for stationary noise are regulated by the Salt Lake County Health Department. Residential limits are specifically not to exceed 60 dBA between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, and not to exceed 50 dBA between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. For all stationary noise sources, the limit is also 10 dBA above ambient sound between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, and 5 dBA above ambient between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction work may be exempt from general noise regulations if a temporary noise permit is obtained from the health department. Without a permit, general quiet hours and decibel limits apply.
Loud music is generally prohibited during quiet hours (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Home occupations are prohibited from generating sound/noise discernible beyond the premises or that unreasonably disturbs the peace.
Frequent or habitual noisemaking by animals, such as barking dogs, is considered a noise disturbance. Report barking dogs to Animal Services.
Operating motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of less than 10,000 pounds must not exceed 80 dBA, day or night. It is a violation if vehicle noise can be heard at a distance of 300 feet or more. Truck idling for vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW is prohibited for periods exceeding ten minutes. Loud vehicles should be reported to non-emergency police. For home occupations, vehicular traffic not commonly associated with the zone is prohibited, and deliveries/customer visits are prohibited between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 801-840-4000.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
Official Sources
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