{
 "topic": "noise",
 "label": "Noise & nuisance",
 "question": "What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?",
 "jurisdiction": "Rhode Island",
 "country": "US",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/us/ri/noise/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026008",
   "name": "Barrington",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/barrington/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/barrington/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/barrington/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 130 - Noise",
   "document_number": "130",
   "adopted_date": "2003-06-30",
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Barrington, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 130 - Noise, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026009",
   "name": "Bristol",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/bristol/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/bristol/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/bristol/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 10, Article II - Noise",
   "document_number": "10",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/bristol/noise/chapter-10/",
   "answer": "The Town of Bristol, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 10, Article II - Noise."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026010",
   "name": "Burrillville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/burrillville/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/burrillville/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/burrillville/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 16 - Noise",
   "document_number": "16",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Burrillville, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 16 - Noise."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026011",
   "name": "Central Falls",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/central-falls/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/central-falls/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/central-falls/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Zoning Ordinance - Noise Provisions",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-02-10",
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Central Falls, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Zoning Ordinance - Noise Provisions."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026012",
   "name": "Charlestown",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/charlestown/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/charlestown/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/charlestown/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 152 - Noise",
   "document_number": "152",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Charlestown, Rhode Island has 2 adopted ordinances on file: Chapter 152 - Noise; Chapter 218, Article VI - Performance Standards."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026013",
   "name": "Coventry",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/coventry/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/coventry/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/coventry/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 169 - Noise",
   "document_number": "169",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Coventry, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 169 - Noise."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026014",
   "name": "Cranston",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/cranston/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/cranston/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/cranston/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 8.20 - Noise Control",
   "document_number": "8.20",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/cranston/noise/chapter-8-20/",
   "answer": "In the City of Cranston, Rhode Island, quiet hours: Residential premises measured at property line: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. = 55 dB(A); 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. = 40 dB(A). Source: Proposed Ordinance 6-19-05 - Residential Decibel Reduction."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026015",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/cumberland/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/cumberland/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 14, Article II - Noise",
   "document_number": "14",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 14, Article II - Noise."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026016",
   "name": "East Greenwich",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/east-greenwich/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/east-greenwich/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/east-greenwich/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 152 - Noise",
   "document_number": "152",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of East Greenwich, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 152 - Noise."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026017",
   "name": "East Providence",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/east-providence/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/east-providence/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/east-providence/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 19, Division 16 - Industrial Processes (Noise)",
   "document_number": "19",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/east-providence/noise/chapter-19/",
   "answer": "In the City of East Providence, Rhode Island, exemptions: Variance to exceed limits may be granted for temporary, short-term operations during construction, maintenance or emergency conditions.. Source: Chapter 19, Division 16 - Industrial Processes (Noise)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026018",
   "name": "Exeter",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/exeter/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/exeter/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/exeter/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Zoning Ordinance Article IV, Section 4.5 - Operating Standards (Noise)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/exeter/noise/zoning-ordinance-article-iv-section-4-5-operating-standards/",
   "answer": "The Town of Exeter, Rhode Island has 2 adopted ordinances on file: Zoning Ordinance Article IV, Section 4.5 - Operating Standards (Noise); Zoning Ordinance Article XII, Section 12.8 - Medical Marijuana (Noise)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026019",
   "name": "Foster",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/foster/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/foster/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/foster/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 38, Article VII - Special Use Permits (Noise Control)",
   "document_number": "38",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/foster/noise/chapter-38/",
   "answer": "The Town of Foster, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 38, Article VII - Special Use Permits (Noise Control)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026020",
   "name": "Glocester",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/glocester/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/glocester/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/glocester/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Ordinance 2-03-02 - Offensive Noise as Public Nuisance",
   "document_number": "2-03-02",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/glocester/noise/ordinance-2-03-02/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Glocester, Rhode Island, fines: not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). Source: Ordinance 2-03-02 - Offensive Noise as Public Nuisance."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026022",
   "name": "Jamestown",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/jamestown/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/jamestown/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/jamestown/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 70 - Traffic and Vehicles",
   "document_number": "70",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/jamestown/noise/chapter-70/",
   "answer": "The Town of Jamestown, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 70 - Traffic and Vehicles."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026023",
   "name": "Johnston",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/johnston/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/johnston/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/johnston/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances - Chapter 224 Noise",
   "document_number": "224",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Johnston, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances - Chapter 224 Noise, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026024",
   "name": "Lincoln",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/lincoln/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/lincoln/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/lincoln/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Lincoln Code of Ordinances - Chapter 175 Noise",
   "document_number": "175",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Lincoln, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Lincoln Code of Ordinances - Chapter 175 Noise, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026025",
   "name": "Little Compton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/little-compton/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/little-compton/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/little-compton/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Little Compton Code of Ordinances - Chapter 3 Police Regulations / Excessive Noise Prohibited",
   "document_number": "3",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Little Compton Code of Ordinances - Chapter 3 Police Regulations / Excessive Noise Prohibited, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026026",
   "name": "Middletown",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/middletown/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/middletown/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/middletown/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Middletown Code of Ordinances - Title XIII General Offenses / Noise Ordinance (Sections 130.75-130.91)",
   "document_number": "75-130",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Middletown, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Middletown Code of Ordinances - Title XIII General Offenses / Noise Ordinance (Sections 130.75-130.91), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026027",
   "name": "Narragansett",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/narragansett/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/narragansett/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/narragansett/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Narragansett Code of Ordinances - Public Nuisance / Unruly Gatherings (Chapter 1048)",
   "document_number": "1048",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/narragansett/noise/chapter-1048/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, fines: $500.00 fine. Source: Town of Narragansett Code of Ordinances - Public Nuisance / Unruly Gatherings (Chapter 1048), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026029",
   "name": "Newport",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/newport/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/newport/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/newport/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "City of Newport Code of Ordinances - Title 8 Health and Safety / Chapter 8.12 Noise Control",
   "document_number": "8.12",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/newport/noise/chapter-8-12/",
   "answer": "The City of Newport, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: City of Newport Code of Ordinances - Title 8 Health and Safety / Chapter 8.12 Noise Control, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026030",
   "name": "North Kingstown",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/north-kingstown/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/north-kingstown/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/north-kingstown/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of North Kingstown Code of Ordinances - Chapter 21 Zoning / Article XI Performance Standards (Noise)",
   "document_number": "21",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/north-kingstown/noise/chapter-21/",
   "answer": "The Town of North Kingstown, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of North Kingstown Code of Ordinances - Chapter 21 Zoning / Article XI Performance Standards (Noise), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026031",
   "name": "North Providence",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/north-providence/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/north-providence/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/north-providence/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of North Providence Code of Ordinances - Chapter 19 Noise/Muffler (Section 19-485)",
   "document_number": "19",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/north-providence/noise/chapter-19/",
   "answer": "In the Town of North Providence, Rhode Island, fines: Muffler violation | $25.00; Noise limits exceeded | $25.00. Source: Town of North Providence Code of Ordinances - Chapter 19 Noise/Muffler (Section 19-485), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026032",
   "name": "North Smithfield",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/north-smithfield/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/north-smithfield/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/north-smithfield/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of North Smithfield Code of Ordinances - Chapter 8 Health and Sanitation / Article VII Noise (Sections 8-110 through 8-128)",
   "document_number": "8",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "In the Town of North Smithfield, Rhode Island, quiet hours: Yelling/shouting, loading/unloading, and similar acts prohibited between 10:00 p.m. of one day and 7:00 a.m. of the following day; musical instruments/devices plainly audible at 50 feet prohibited 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; construction hours: Construction, demolition, rock crushing and earthmoving under a valid permit allowed 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; prohibited any hour Sunday and legal holidays.; exemptions: Emergency/emergency-vehicle sound; unamplified human voice; agricultural activities on 10+ acre parcels; military operations; town-sanctioned sporting; legal firearm discharge; town-licensed fireworks; snow removal anytime.; fines: first offense warning; second offense $100.00; $500.00 for all subsequent offenses. Source: Town of North Smithfield Health and Sanitation Ordinance (PDF), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026033",
   "name": "Pawtucket",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/pawtucket/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/pawtucket/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/pawtucket/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "City of Pawtucket Code of Ordinances - Chapter 286 Noise",
   "document_number": "286",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: City of Pawtucket Code of Ordinances - Chapter 286 Noise, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026034",
   "name": "Portsmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/portsmouth/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/portsmouth/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/portsmouth/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Portsmouth Code of Ordinances - Chapter 257 Noise Abatement",
   "document_number": "257",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/portsmouth/noise/chapter-257/",
   "answer": "The Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Portsmouth Code of Ordinances - Chapter 257 Noise Abatement, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026035",
   "name": "Providence",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/providence/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/providence/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/providence/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "City of Providence Municipal Code - Chapter 16 Noise / Section 16-97 Residential Zone Equipment",
   "document_number": "16",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/providence/noise/chapter-16/",
   "answer": "In the City of Providence, Rhode Island, quiet hours: Residential: 65 dBA 7:00 a.m. to 9:59 p.m. / 55 dBA 10:00 p.m. to 6:59 a.m.; construction hours: construction/repair unlawful 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (special permit from director of public works required); exemptions: Emergency work; utility service restoration. No special permit required for emergency work.. Source: City of Providence Municipal Code - Chapter 16 Offenses / Article III Noise Control, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026036",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/richmond/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/richmond/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Richmond Code of Ordinances - Title 8 Health and Safety / Chapter 8.14 Noise Pollution",
   "document_number": "8.14",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/richmond/noise/chapter-8-14/",
   "answer": "The Town of Richmond, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Richmond Code of Ordinances - Title 8 Health and Safety / Chapter 8.14 Noise Pollution, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026038",
   "name": "Smithfield",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/smithfield/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/smithfield/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/smithfield/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Smithfield, RI Noise (Chapter 252)",
   "document_number": "252",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Smithfield, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Smithfield, RI Noise (Chapter 252), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026040",
   "name": "Tiverton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/tiverton/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/tiverton/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/tiverton/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Tiverton Chapter 38 — Environment (Noise Ordinance)",
   "document_number": "38",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/tiverton/noise/chapter-38/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island, quiet hours: Residential and open space: 60 dB(A) 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; 55 dB(A) 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; construction hours: Permitted construction/demolition allowed between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. each day; exemptions: Emergency work; weapons discharge 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; licensed fireworks 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; snow removal; yard/lawn equipment 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; fines: $100.00 (2nd offense); $250.00 (3rd); $500.00 (4th and subsequent). Source: Tiverton Chapter 38 — Environment (Noise Ordinance), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026041",
   "name": "Warren",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/warren/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/warren/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/warren/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Warren Zoning Ordinance — Article X (Regulation of Manufacturing Uses / Noise)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/warren/noise/warren-zoning-ordinance-article-x/",
   "answer": "The Town of Warren, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Warren Zoning Ordinance — Article X (Regulation of Manufacturing Uses / Noise), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026042",
   "name": "Warwick",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/warwick/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/warwick/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/warwick/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Warwick Section 40-13 — Maximum Permissible Noise Level",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/warwick/noise/warwick-section-40-13-maximum-permissible-noise-level/",
   "answer": "In the City of Warwick, Rhode Island, quiet hours: 60 dBA 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; 50 dBA 10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; fines: $50.00 for first and second offense; third and subsequent per section 1-4 of the Code. Source: Warwick Section 40-13 — Maximum Permissible Noise Level, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026043",
   "name": "West Greenwich",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/west-greenwich/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/west-greenwich/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/west-greenwich/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "West Greenwich Chapter 269 — Noise",
   "document_number": "269",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of West Greenwich, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: West Greenwich Chapter 269 — Noise, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026044",
   "name": "West Warwick",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/west-warwick/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/west-warwick/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/west-warwick/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "West Warwick Zoning Ordinance — Section 5.8.4 (Noise Performance Standards)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/west-warwick/noise/west-warwick-zoning-ordinance-section-5-8-4/",
   "answer": "The Town of West Warwick, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: West Warwick Zoning Ordinance — Section 5.8.4 (Noise Performance Standards), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026045",
   "name": "Westerly",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/westerly/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/westerly/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/westerly/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Westerly Chapter 171 — Noise",
   "document_number": "171",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Westerly, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Westerly Chapter 171 — Noise, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026046",
   "name": "Woonsocket",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/woonsocket/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/woonsocket/noise/",
   "json": "/us/ri/woonsocket/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Woonsocket Chapter 14 — Miscellaneous Offenses and Provisions (Noise Ordinance)",
   "document_number": "14",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/woonsocket/noise/chapter-14/",
   "answer": "In the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, construction hours: weekdays from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM; weekends from 5:00 PM Saturday through 7:00 AM Monday (operation of outdoor construction/earth moving equipment NOT permitted during these hours); exemptions: emergency/public safety vehicles, city/utility vehicles, permitted public activities; emergency utility/roadway work; fines: $100 for the first offense; $200 second offense within one calendar year; not less than $300 nor more than $500 for third and subsequent offense. Source: Woonsocket Chapter 14 — Miscellaneous Offenses and Provisions (Noise Ordinance), verified 2026-06-05."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026021",
   "name": "Hopkinton",
   "path": "/us/ri/hopkinton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026028",
   "name": "New Shoreham",
   "path": "/us/ri/new-shoreham/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026037",
   "name": "Scituate",
   "path": "/us/ri/scituate/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026039",
   "name": "South Kingstown",
   "path": "/us/ri/south-kingstown/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  }
 ]
}