Noise levels that can cause extreme offence to one person may not impact on another. A noise may be irritating but not be a 'statutory noise nuisance'. There are no fixed levels of noise which constitute a statutory nuisance.
Section 108.1-4-1. Any action related to the construction, repair, maintenance, remodeling or demolition, grading or other improvement of real property in the outdoors between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday, or between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before a Federal holiday.
However, if you live in a flat it is likely that the noise will be heard by your neighbours so it is advisable not to use after 11pm when people are trying to sleep. This may still be too late for some people, if they have young children sleeping or they wish to relax in the evening and 9pm may be more appropriate.
No person shall permit, operate or cause any source of sound to create a sound level that can be heard in another person's residential dwelling during the hours between p.m. and a.m. in excess of 55 dBA when measured inside the residence at least four (4) feet from the wall nearest the source, with doors and ...
Ing to DC law, “It is unlawful for a person to make an unreasonably loud noise between p.m. and a.m. that is likely to annoy or disturb one or more other persons in their residences” (DC ST § 22-1321). More information can be found on the DC Council Legislation webpage.
When is it a Violation? Midnight to a.m. p.m. to a.m. Unnecessarily accelerating or decelerating quickly, revving the engine, discharging exhaust, or screeching tires.
Section 108.1-4-1. Any action related to the construction, repair, maintenance, remodeling or demolition, grading or other improvement of real property in the outdoors between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday, or between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before a Federal holiday.
Section 108.1-4-2. - Sound generation. MAXIMUM SOUND LEVELS Use and Zoning District ClassificationTime of Day Residential Areas (as defined herein) in Residential Districts 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Residential Areas (as defined herein) in Residential Districts 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Non-Residential Areas in Residential Districts All5 more rows
Can a home or dwelling unit have multiple renters? Generally, no more than one family, plus two renters, may live together as a single household. Or, no more than four unrelated people may live in one house as a single household.
P.m. to a.m. Monday - Friday p.m. to a.m. Sat, Sun, & holidays p.m. to a.m.