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Noise and construction hours in El Dorado County

El Dorado County's own rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text for every value.

Each rule below links to the section of the El Dorado County Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What El Dorado County's code says

El Dorado County code What El Dorado County's code adds
Noise limit at homes
  • 55 dBA hourly Leq.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, daytime 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Community and Rural Centers; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Hourly Leq, dBA | 55 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 40
  • 50 dBA hourly Leq.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, daytime 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Rural Regions; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Hourly Leq, dBA | 55 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 40
  • 50 dBA hourly Leq.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, evening 7 p.m.–10 p.m., Community and Rural Centers; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Hourly Leq, dBA | 55 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 40
  • 45 dBA hourly Leq.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, evening 7 p.m.–10 p.m., Rural Regions; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Hourly Leq, dBA | 55 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 40
  • 45 dBA hourly Leq.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, night 10 p.m.–7 a.m., Community and Rural Centers; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Hourly Leq, dBA | 55 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 40
  • 40 dBA hourly Leq.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, night 10 p.m.–7 a.m., Rural Regions; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Hourly Leq, dBA | 55 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 40
  • 70 dBA maximum level.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, daytime 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Community and Rural Centers; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Maximum level, dBA | 70 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 50
  • 60 dBA maximum level.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, daytime 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Rural Regions; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Maximum level, dBA | 70 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 50
  • 60 dBA maximum level.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, evening 7 p.m.–10 p.m., Community and Rural Centers; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Maximum level, dBA | 70 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 50
  • 55 dBA maximum level.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, evening 7 p.m.–10 p.m., Rural Regions; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Maximum level, dBA | 70 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 50
  • 55 dBA maximum level.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, night 10 p.m.–7 a.m., Community and Rural Centers; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Maximum level, dBA | 70 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 50
  • 50 dBA maximum level.
    Applies: Non-transportation noise at homes, night 10 p.m.–7 a.m., Rural Regions; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    Maximum level, dBA | 70 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 50
  • 60 dB Ldn/CNEL.
    Applies: Transportation noise at homes, outdoor activity areas; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    | Residential | 60 | 45 | - |
  • 45 dB Ldn/CNEL.
    Applies: Transportation noise at homes, interior spaces; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    | Residential | 60 | 45 | - |
  • 65 dBA Ldn at the home's facade.
    Applies: Transportation noise; Community Regions and Rural Centers; homes with front yards facing the noise source; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    For residential uses with front yards facing the identified noise source, an exterior noise level threshold of 65 dBA Ldn shall be applied at the dwelling facade in addition to the required threshold at the outdoor activity area.
  • 60 dBA Ldn at a 100-foot radius from the home.
    Applies: Transportation noise; Rural Regions, lots of 5 acres and larger; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    In Rural Regions: An exterior noise level threshold of 60 dBA Ldn shall be applied at a 100-foot radius from the dwelling on lots five acres and larger.
  • Up to 65 dBA Ldn/CNEL may be allowed.
    Applies: Transportation noise at outdoor activity areas when available reduction measures cannot meet 60 dBA and interior levels comply; projects needing acoustic analysis.
    § 130.37.060 · code text
    an exterior noise threshold of up to 65 dBA Ldn/CNEL may be allowed provided that available exterior noise level reduction measures have been implemented and interior noise levels are in compliance with this table.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the noise rules and construction hours in El Dorado County?

El Dorado County's code: 55 dBA hourly Leq. (Non-transportation noise at homes, daytime 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Community and Rural Centers; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.) (§ 130.37.060); 50 dBA hourly Leq. (Non-transportation noise at homes, daytime 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Rural Regions; for projects needing an acoustic analysis.) (§ 130.37.060).

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