Madison, WI Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (for refuse compacting equipment near residential zones); other specific hours apply to construction and amplified sound.
Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified (Day) / Not specified (Night)
Summary: Madison, WI's noise ordinance, primarily Chapter 24 of the Madison General Ordinances, aims to prevent excessive noise that jeopardizes public health, safety, or quality of life. The ordinance addresses noise from various sources including amplified sound, construction, vehicles, and animals. Specific quiet hours are set for construction (7 PM-7 AM Mon-Sat, 7 PM-10 AM Sun), and amplified sound in public areas has limited permitted times.