Huntington, WV
Noise Code

Noise produced in the normal conduct of business or commerce, including construction, is generally not prohibited, provided it occurs within the normal and customary hours for such activities and is legally conducted within the scope of all applicable ordinances and laws. Specific hours for construction in Huntington, WV are not explicitly detailed in the provided information.

Operating loudspeakers, public address systems, or similar devices in a manner that creates a noise disturbance across a residentially zoned area or within a noise sensitive zone, or on a public right-of-way or public space, is prohibited. Amplified musical systems for advertising purposes in residential areas are prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.. Cabell County's ordinance prohibits sound amplifying equipment from creating a noise disturbance across a residential area or within a noise sensitive zone between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m..

The keeping of any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the comfort or repose of persons in the vicinity is prohibited. Loud or barking dogs between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. should be referred to 911. West Virginia state law (WV Code §61-6-26) also makes it unlawful to keep any dog that barks, howls, or makes noises by day or night which disturbs the peace and quiet of any person or family within the neighborhood. Huntington's ordinances include a section specifically for 'UNLAWFUL NOISE BY DOGS AND/OR CATS' (Article 507.15).

Prohibitions include unnecessarily racing vehicle motors, rapid acceleration causing loud exhaust or tire squealing, and operating vehicles so out of repair, so loaded, or in such a manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise. The discharge into the open air of any exhaust of any engine or motor vehicle except through an effective muffler or other device to prevent loud or explosive noises is prohibited. Vehicle horns and signaling devices are restricted to danger warnings; creation of unreasonably loud or harsh sounds or sounding devices for an unnecessary and unreasonable period is prohibited. State law requires mufflers in good working order.