The LA City Municipal Code has an entire Chapter dedicated to Noise which can be found at https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/los_angeles/latest/lamc/0-0-0-193741

Los Angeles City Noise Enforcement Team  (213) 996-1250. The responsibility of the Noise Enforcement Team entails Early/Late Construction, Early/Late Deliveries, Early/Late Trash Pick-Up, and Music Emitting from Nightclubs. Some common questions answered below. More info at http://www.lapdonline.org/special_operations_support_division/content_basic_view/1031

41.40 LAMC- Construction Noise
Allowable Construction Hours:

  • Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays and National Holidays between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sundays, no construction except for residents

 

113.01 LAMC- Rubbish and Garbage Collection
Allowable Hours if the Trash Bin is within 200 feet of resident:

  • Between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
  • If more than 200 feet from resident, trash bin can be picked up any time

 

114.03 LAMC- Vehicle loading or unloading (Deliveries)
Allowable Hours if Deliveries are conducted within 200 feet of resident:

  • Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • If more than 200 feet from resident, deliveries can be conducted any time

 

Other Noise Enforcement Responsibilities

  • Gas Leaf Blower…………Bureau of Street Services (213-847-6000)
  • Fixed Equipment…………Department of Building and Safety (213-252-3039)
  • Animal Complaints………Animal Regulations (Contact your local animal shelter)
  • Aircraft Complaints……..Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (faa.gov)
  • LAPD Helicopter…………Air Support Division (213-485-2600)
  • Movie Sets………………..Film LA (213-977-8600)
  • For enforcement regarding any other noise complaint, including loud parties, please contact your local police station or  call 1-877-ASK-LAPD.

 

Loud parties with amplified music

Among other things, Municipal Code Section 115.02 states in part:

(a)  In all residential zones and within 500 feet thereof, no sound amplifying equipment shall be installed, operated or used for commercial purposes at any time.

(b)  The operation or use of sound amplifying equipment for noncommercial purposes in all residential zones and within 500 feet thereof, except when used for regularly scheduled operative functions by any school or for the usual and customary purposes of any church, is prohibited between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. of the following day.