Neighbor Noise Complaints.... QUESTION... - GoFuckYourself.com

robfantasy · 09-26-2005, 10:13 AM

I have researched my city ordinances and have found that from the hours of 10pm-7am the noise threshold is 52 db in a residential area..

if the neighbors are complaining still while i am at that sound threshold and the landlord of the building is penalizing me with noise complaint warnings..

dont i have an arguement that i am not "able to enjoy peace" because the walls of the building isnt constructed to allow me to play my music according to the sound levels listed according to the city noise ordinance?

what do you think?

Gunni · 09-26-2005, 10:17 AM

turn your music down, it's not your fault, but it isn't your neighbours fault either

munki · 09-26-2005, 10:18 AM

I've tried that approach. Unfortunately what you have to watch out for is the loophole written into most sound level laws stating that if your noise source creates a noticeable disturbance to the peace of others even if under the acceptable db levels.

escorpio · 09-26-2005, 10:20 AM

Move to the country.

RoCkMaN · 09-26-2005, 10:21 AM

Sorry man, but I only see one single solution to your problem:
You're going to have to kill yourself. Sorry bud. R.I.P.

robfantasy · 09-26-2005, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikyMunki

I've tried that approach. Unfortunately what you have to watch out for is the loophole written into most sound level laws stating that if your noise source creates a noticeable disturbance to the peace of others even if under the acceptable db levels.

hmm so what is the point of stating acceptable levels?

here is teh ordinance link

http://library9.municode.com/gateway...&vid=defa ult

Worldnet · 09-26-2005, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoCkMaN

Sorry man, but I only see one single solution to your problem:
You're going to have to kill yourself. Sorry bud. R.I.P.

Yep, suicide is the only answer in this case.

robfantasy · 09-26-2005, 10:24 AM

Sec. 26-4. Playing of radios, television sets, musical instruments and similar devices.
Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier or similar device which produces, reproduces or amplifies sound in such a manner as to create noise disturbance across a real property line boundary or within a noise sensitive zone set forth in Table I, "Maximum Sound Pressure Levels," shall constitute a violation of this section. Exceptions will be granted for activities open to the public and for which a permit has been issued by the appropriate authority. (Ord. No. 36,406, § 1, 4-30-91)

Sec. 26-10. Maximum sound pressure levels.
TABLE I:

MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS

TABLE INSET:

Receiving Land
Use Category

Sound Level Limit db(A)

7:00 a.m.
- 10:00 p.m.

10:00 p.m.
- 7:00 a.m.

Noise sensitive zone
55
50

Residential
57
52

Park and recreational
67
62

Business (commercial
67
62

Industrial
77
77

(Ord. No. 36,406, § 1, 4-30-91)

munki · 09-26-2005, 10:24 AM

Believe it or not, typically the sound ordinance laws are meant more to keep construction and similar industry's in check when working in or around residentials. At least that was the answer given to me by city hall when I went complaining regarding my situation.

09-26-2005, 10:13 AM	#1
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09-26-2005, 10:18 AM	#3
munki Do Fun Shit. Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OC Posts: 13,393	I've tried that approach. Unfortunately what you have to watch out for is the loophole written into most sound level laws stating that if your noise source creates a noticeable disturbance to the peace of others even if under the acceptable db levels. __________________ “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” -Oscar Wilde

09-26-2005, 10:20 AM	#4
escorpio I love to racism, bro! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA! USA! USA! Posts: 23,153	Move to the country. __________________ Unvaxxed, still alive.

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09-26-2005, 10:24 AM	#8
robfantasy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Medellin, Colombia Posts: 6,445	Sec. 26-4. Playing of radios, television sets, musical instruments and similar devices. Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier or similar device which produces, reproduces or amplifies sound in such a manner as to create noise disturbance across a real property line boundary or within a noise sensitive zone set forth in Table I, "Maximum Sound Pressure Levels," shall constitute a violation of this section. Exceptions will be granted for activities open to the public and for which a permit has been issued by the appropriate authority. (Ord. No. 36,406, § 1, 4-30-91) Sec. 26-10. Maximum sound pressure levels. TABLE I: MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS TABLE INSET: Receiving Land Use Category Sound Level Limit db(A) 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Noise sensitive zone 55 50 Residential 57 52 Park and recreational 67 62 Business (commercial 67 62 Industrial 77 77 (Ord. No. 36,406, § 1, 4-30-91) __________________ Looking to speak w/ high volume nutra CPA affiliates or networks... msg me

09-26-2005, 10:17 AM	#2
Gunni Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barcelona Posts: 2,385	turn your music down, it's not your fault, but it isn't your neighbours fault either