Minnesota noise rules
The Minneapolis page below is taken from that city's own code. It lists its sources and the date we checked them.
What does Minnesota law say about noise?
- Home limits
- Minnesota Rules part 7030.0040 sets limits for noise area class 1. Part 7030.0050 puts household units in that class. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. the limits are 60 dBA (L50) and 65 dBA (L10). From 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. they are 50 dBA (L50) and 55 dBA (L10). L10 is the level exceeded for 10 percent of a one-hour survey. L50 is the level exceeded for half of that hour. Part 7030.0020 sets those hours and definitions.
Source: Minnesota Rules part 7030.0040, Minnesota Rules part 7030.0020, Minnesota Rules part 7030.0050. City rules are usually more specific, so check your city's page too.