Where do I call for a noise complaint in NJ?

For more information on noise, visit the Department’s web site at www.state.nj.us/dep/ or call the Office of Local Environmental Management at (609) 292-1305.

How do I file a noise complaint in NJ?

Residential Noise and Nuisances (barking dogs, loud music, etc.) Please contact your municipality or county health agency. For questions or complaints contact: Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Noise Ombudsman, AEE-2 800 Independence Ave.

What are unreasonable hours for noise?

Statutory Noise Nuisance Noise that is unreasonable is: Loud noise after 11pm and before 7am. Loud music and other household noise at an inappropriate volume at any time.

What time can you make a noise complaint NJ?

The statewide sound level standards are 50 decibels during nighttime (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) and 65 decibels during daytime, which applies to sources of noise specified in N.J.A.C. 7:29-1.2.

What can I do about noisy neighbors in NJ?

Calling Police “Unit owners should always feel free to contact their local police to lodge a noise complaint against a neighbor,” says Alexander.

What is the local noise ordinance?

A noise ordinance is a law created at local levels that pertains to the amount of noise, duration of noise, and source of sounds other than ambient noise that affect a community’s inhabitants. Basically, the law defines which sounds are and are not acceptable at any given time so that residents can live comfortably…

What does the noise ordinance encompass?

What does the noise ordinance encompass? A person may call to report a disturbing noise at any hour throughout the day. Examples of violations would be loud music coming from residences/vehicles/businesses, etc. Fines/Fees may range to be approximately $100.00 for each violation.

What is County noise ordinance?

A city or county noise ordinance is usually effective during certain times of the day. It typically applies at night during the times when most people sleep. Violations are often reported to police or local officials by individuals who are disturbed by sound and feel that an ordinance has been violated.

Do noise ordinances exist?

Noise ordinances already exist (Chapter 17.74 NOISE-Moab, and Ordinance 602 2019 Grand County) that address these issues, yet complaints still persist. I can only conclude that enforcement is the issue.