Noise & nuisance — Providence, Rhode Island

City of Providence has 2 adopted ordinances on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

City of Providence Municipal Code - Chapter 16 Noise / Section 16-97 Residential Zone Equipment adopted ordinance

Machinery and leaf blowers in residential zones limited to 55 dBA overnight / 65 dBA daytime.

City of Providence Municipal Code - Chapter 16 Offenses / Article III Noise Control adopted ordinance

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.	Sec. 16-93(c) Sounds Levels by Receiving Land Use table
construction hours	construction/repair unlawful 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (special permit from director of public works required)	Sec. 16-98
exemptions	Emergency work; utility service restoration. No special permit required for emergency work.	Sec. 16-98

scout note

Noise control with decibel limits: residential 65 dBA daytime / 55 dBA nighttime. Construction prohibited 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Amplified sound max 75 dB. Hospital quiet zones within 300 ft.