What is the maximum dB which you can make by a musical instrument in an apartment?

Question

I'm living in an apartment in Illinois. Thank you.

Answer 1

I've never heard of a specific decibel limit in regards to noise nuisance laws. If your noise intrudes into another tenant's apartment and interferes with his use of his dwelling, especially at unreasonable hours, then it's illegal. Some buildings are better insulated and more soundproof than others, and some neighbors are more tolerant than others, so how much you can get away with when playing your instrument depends on where you live. Effectively, the legal limit is whether any neighbor complains or not.

Answer 2

You can make as much noise in the apartment as you want, provided you can keep it from leaking out. I think what you want to be asking is, how many decibels of sound can you legally assault your neighbours with in their apartments. That limit is not necessarily written in law, but is whatever the landlord says the neighbours have to endure, and will, obviously be a lot lower at night, when, in all fairness, it should be zero. If you have received complaints, likely you are over the limit. If not, I would talk to the landlord before practicing music.

Answer 3

I am not sure if there is any specific law which addresses this on a statewide or national level. You may have to check local ordinances and with your apartment manager to get a more specific answer. Most of the time, as long as no one else is bothered, you won't get in trouble.

Answer 4

if the neighbors complain it is too loud...
there may be a local ordinence of a specific db.. but it really depends on if ppl can hear it or not... the apt i live in we ahve thick walls so you dont hear much, however i used to live in an apt that you could hear everything.. so when sumone was partying.. it sounded like a night club next door....

Answer 5

i can play the violin, the flute and the piano and additionally the guitar a lil. Oddly i cant examine music however, im apparently between the low share of folk who can play via ear, if i hear a music performed as quickly as then i can right away play the music myself, its something im instructed my grandfather ought to do too and its meant to be a uncommon skills.

Answer 6

It is whatever the police say is too noisy when they arrive. No set level. Read your rental agreement before you make too many waves.

Answer 7

Volume goes up to eleven, man.