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In general, people may not make loud,
unnecessary noises. County rules determine the maximum amount of
noise allowed, and the rules prohibit the following kinds of
noises during certain hours:
Barking Dogs
Animals may not frequently howl, bark, meow, squawk or make noises that can be heard across property boundaries or through common walls within a building.
For complaints, contact the Police Department non-emergency number, 703-691-2131, TTY 711.
Construction Activity
Construction or demolition equipment may not be used outside between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., and they may not be used before 9 a.m. on Sundays and federal holidays.
For more information, call the Department of Code Compliance, 703-324-1300, TTY 711, or read the county’s Noise Ordinance (Chapter 108).
Electronics / Musical Instruments
Radios, TVs, musical instruments, loudspeakers, or any other sound amplification devices may not be used between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. if they can be heard:
- Across property boundaries
- Through common walls within a building
- At 50 feet from a car parked on a public right-of-way or in a public place
For more information, call the Department of Code Compliance, 703-324-1300, TTY 711, or read the county’s Noise Ordinance (Chapter 108).
Trash Collection
Trash or recycling may not be picked up in residential neighborhoods between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
For complaints, contact Solid Waste Management, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, 703-324-5230, TTY 711. If possible, note descriptive information about the truck, such as color, truck number, license plate number, etc.
Vehicles
Cars may not be repaired outside between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., and trucks may not be loaded or unloaded outside within 100 yards of a home between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
For more information, call the Department of Code Compliance, 703-324-1300, TTY 711, or read the county’s Noise Ordinance (Chapter 108).
Yardwork
Lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws and other power tools or equipment may not be used between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
For more information, call the Department of Code Compliance, 703-324-1300, TTY 711, or read the county’s Noise Ordinance (Chapter 108).
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