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Noise and construction hours in El Monte
El Monte's own rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text for every value.
Each rule below links to the section of the El Monte Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What El Monte's code says
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What are the noise rules and construction hours in El Monte?
El Monte's code: 50 dBA at the property line. (Single-family zone, day 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; noise may exceed it by no more than 5 decibels for 15 minutes total per hour.) (§ 8.36.040); 45 dBA at the property line. (Single-family zone, night 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; noise may exceed it by no more than 5 decibels for 15 minutes total per hour.) (§ 8.36.040).
General information, not legal advice.
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