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Excessive Noise

Noise pollution is prohibited in Boston under an ordinance entitled “Regulations for the Control of Noise in the City of Boston”, which is enforced by the city’s Environment Department.  The Boston Municipal Code (Chapter 16, section 26) sets the general standard for noise that is unreasonable or excessive: louder than 50 decibels between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or louder than 70 decibels at all other hours.  The code includes specific provisions regarding car alarms, construction hours, and loud speakers and other amplification devices.

Complaints of noise by construction or other sources can be addressed by calling:
    • The Environment Department:    617-635-3850
    • 311                                                   

Excessive noise from neighbors and loud parties:
    • The Boston Police Department:  911 during the party, 617-343-4240 at other times

Excessive noise from events on the Boston Common, Esplanade and Frog Pond can be addressed by using the following numbers: 
The Boston Common: 
    • during daytime hours: Boston Rangers 617-635-7412 or 617‑635‑7383
    • during evening events: 617-635-4500 or 911
The Esplanade: 
    • during daytime hours: Community Relations 617-626-4973
    • during other hours: State Rangers 617-722-1188


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      • Ice & Snow
      • Safety (Police and Fire)
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    • Become a Partner
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    • Merchant Loyalty Program
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    • Past Grant Awards
    • BHCF Testimonials
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