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District of Columbia noise rules
The Washington page below is taken from that city's own code. It lists its sources and the date we checked them.
What does District of Columbia law say about noise?
- Late-night noise
- D.C. Code § 22-1321(d) bans unreasonably loud noise from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. that is likely to annoy or disturb people in their homes. No decibel reading is needed.
- Penalty
- Up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $500 (§ 22-1321(h) and § 22-3571.01).
Source: D.C. Code § 22-1321, Disorderly conduct, D.C. Code § 22-3571.01, Fines for criminal offenses. City rules are usually more specific, so check your city's page too.