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Noise and construction hours in Los Banos

Los Banos's own rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text for every value.

Each rule below links to the section of the Los Banos Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Los Banos's code says

Los Banos code What Los Banos's code adds
Noise limit at homes
  • Noise may not exceed 45 dBA.
    Applies: Inside a home, from another unit, daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); for more than 5 minutes in any hour.
    § 9-3.2705 · code text
    | 1 | 5 | 45 | 35 |
  • Noise may not exceed 35 dBA.
    Applies: Inside a home, from another unit, nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.); for more than 5 minutes in any hour.
    § 9-3.2705 · code text
    | 1 | 5 | 45 | 35 |
  • Noise may not exceed 50 dBA.
    Applies: Inside a home, from another unit, daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); for more than 1 minute in any hour.
    § 9-3.2705 · code text
    | 2 | 1 | 50 | 40 |
  • Noise may not exceed 40 dBA.
    Applies: Inside a home, from another unit, nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.); for more than 1 minute in any hour.
    § 9-3.2705 · code text
    | 2 | 1 | 50 | 40 |
  • Noise may not exceed 55 dBA.
    Applies: Inside a home, from another unit, daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); at any time.
    § 9-3.2705 · code text
    | 3 | 0 | 55 | 45 |
  • Noise may not exceed 45 dBA.
    Applies: Inside a home, from another unit, nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.); at any time.
    § 9-3.2705 · code text
    | 3 | 0 | 55 | 45 |
  • Noise may not exceed 55 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); for more than 30 minutes in any hour.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 1 | 30 | 55 dBA | 45 dBA | 70 dBA |
  • Noise may not exceed 45 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.); for more than 30 minutes in any hour.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 1 | 30 | 55 dBA | 45 dBA | 70 dBA |
  • Noise may not exceed 60 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); for more than 15 minutes in any hour.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 2 | 15 | 60 dBA | 50 dBA | 75 dBA |
  • Noise may not exceed 50 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.); for more than 15 minutes in any hour.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 2 | 15 | 60 dBA | 50 dBA | 75 dBA |
  • Noise may not exceed 65 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); for more than 5 minutes in any hour.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 3 | 5 | 65 dBA | 55 dBA | 80 dBA |
  • Noise may not exceed 55 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.); for more than 5 minutes in any hour.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 3 | 5 | 65 dBA | 55 dBA | 80 dBA |
  • Noise may not exceed 70 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); for more than 1 minute in any hour.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 4 | 1 | 70 dBA | 60 dBA | 85 dBA |
  • Noise may not exceed 60 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.); for more than 1 minute in any hour.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 4 | 1 | 70 dBA | 60 dBA | 85 dBA |
  • Noise may not exceed 75 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); at any time.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 5 | 0 | 75 dBA | 65 dBA | 90 dBA |
  • Noise may not exceed 65 dBA.
    Applies: Outdoors at a home or other noise-sensitive use, nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.); at any time.
    § 9-3.2704 · code text
    | 5 | 0 | 75 dBA | 65 dBA | 90 dBA |
  • Outdoor noise may not exceed 55 dBA.
    Applies: Existing home air-conditioning or refrigeration systems and related equipment.
    § 9-3.2707 · code text
    the exterior noise level shall not exceed 55 dBA.
  • Outdoor noise may not exceed 50 dBA.
    Applies: Home air-conditioning or refrigeration systems and related equipment installed after December 4, 1987.
    § 9-3.2707 · code text
    the exterior noise level when measured as provided in said Section 9-3.2704 shall not exceed 50 dBA.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the noise rules and construction hours in Los Banos?

Los Banos's code: Noise may not exceed 45 dBA. (Inside a home, from another unit, daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); for more than 5 minutes in any hour.) (§ 9-3.2705); Noise may not exceed 35 dBA. (Inside a home, from another unit, nighttime (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.); for more than 5 minutes in any hour.) (§ 9-3.2705).

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