Sec. 19-122.01. Noise level and noise disturbance standards for construction
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-122.01 (2026)
Sec. 19-122.01. Noise level and noise disturbance standards for constructionLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Maximum allowable noise levels for construction.
(1)
A person must not cause or permit noise levels from construction activity that exceed the following levels:
(A)
From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.:
(i)
75 dBA if the Department has not approved a noise-suppression plan for the activity; or
(ii)
85 dBA if the Department has approved a noise-suppression plan for the activity.
(B)
The level specified in Section 19-122(a) at all other times.
(2)
Construction noise levels must be measured at the location, at least 50 feet from the source, on a receiving property where noise from the source is greatest.
(3)
The Department must establish requirements for noise-suppression plans and adopt procedures for evaluating and approving plans. The requirements must provide that, at least 10 days before approving a noise-suppression plan, the Director must provide public notice reasonably calculated to reach at least a majority of households that might be affected by the construction activity noise levels above 75 dBA.
(b)
Construction noise disturbance. The prohibition on noise disturbance in Section 19-122(b) applies to construction activities, notwithstanding subsection (a).