This By-Laws document for a condominium association contains information concerning: restrictions, the board of directors, and the advisary committee.
Condo Rules For Noise In North Carolina
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Most local noise ordinances designate "quiet hours"—for example, from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and until 8 or 9 a.m. on weekends. So, running a power mower might be permitted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, but not at 7 a.m. Some universally disturbing sounds are commonly banned or restricted.
Acceptable noise levels are: 85 dB(C) Sunday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.; 60 dB(C) Sunday through Thursday between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. the following day. 85 dB(C) Friday or Saturday between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.; 60 dB(C) between p.m. and a.m. the following day.
To record it effectively you'll need a boundary or pressure zone mic -- or a contact mic -- fixed to the ceiling (or maybe a wall), and recorded with something that has a flat resposne down to 10Hz or so. There's lots of things that would do a reasonable job... but specific advice will depend on your budget.
The ordinance provides guidance to CMPD to help determine which sounds are unreasonably loud with consideration to the character of a specific area, including residential areas, and restrictions for the time of day (restricted from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Most noise complaints are anonymous. You can give your name if you want to make an official complaint. If you do and the officer issues a notice to appear or makes an arrest your name would be on the record as it was your peace which has been disturbed.
People hear their next-door neighbors talking, footsteps from above or even music blaring through the walls. Sound transmission between units is one of the biggest complaints among condo dwellers. Noise can also come from ceilings, doors and windows, so living in a condo can take some getting used to.
State landlord-tenant laws often include an implied "covenant of quiet enjoyment," indicating that tenants have a right to the peaceful, quiet use of their rented unit. If excessive noise levels violate this right, it can lead to potential lawsuits.
Most HOAs and condo associations have specific rules and regulations regarding noise levels and acceptable hours for certain activities. These rules are typically outlined in the community's governing documents, such as the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
Acceptable noise levels are: 85 dB(C) Sunday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.; 60 dB(C) Sunday through Thursday between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. the following day. 85 dB(C) Friday or Saturday between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.; 60 dB(C) between p.m. and a.m. the following day.
Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the creation of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in the city between the hours of p.m. and a.m. the following morning within 100 yards of a dwelling unit, house, trailer or other building ordinarily occupied by another person, when such person ...