Law on silence in Moscow in 2021 in an apartment building: official text

The noise level in Moscow is quite high and it is not always possible to be in silence during the daytime, and sometimes at night. Life in a metropolis leaves its mark. Nevertheless, there is current legislation in the capital - Law of July 12, 2002 No. 42 “On maintaining peace and quiet of citizens in Moscow,” which is unofficially known as the law on silence in Moscow. Since January 1, 2021, the official text of the described document has not been subject to changes or adjustments. Let's get acquainted with the legislation in more detail.

Playing a musical instrument on the weekend

What cannot be done according to the legal act

Let us immediately make a reservation that the law on silence in Moscow in 2021 has not been subject to changes. To date, the edition in force since January 1, 2017 has not changed. The legislation is quite loyal and flexible, so the authorities are in no hurry to amend it.

Repair work in a new building

Let's look at it in more detail. The law establishes restrictions on certain activities at night (from 23:00 to 07:00). According to paragraph 1 of Art. 2 laws prohibited:

• watch TV, listen to music, radio at high volume;
• shout loudly, sing in the apartment and near the house (on the street);
• play musical instruments;
• listen to loud music in the car;
• Noisy repairs and drilling in residential buildings.

Also not allowed at night:

• move furniture noisily, drop things on the floor;
• run, jump, knock;
• use sound signals from cars in courtyards where citizens live.

Neighbors listen to loud music at night

The described restrictions are prescribed not only to persons living in an apartment building, but also to every citizen staying:

• at the hotel;
• hotel;
• dormitory;
• hospital;
• at the recreation center.

According to SanPiN standards:

1. A high noise level in an apartment at night is considered to be sound above 45 dB. This is slightly lower than the sound of loud speech (49-52 dB). If we consider a scream, loud laughter, then the noise from them will correspond to 70 dB.
2. During the daytime, a value greater than 55 dB will be considered a violation. The maximum permissible deviations that may not be counted are 5 dB. No more.

Noise level values ​​may be higher than the standards if these are emergency cases:

• emergency response;
• accident elimination;
• work of intelligence services;
• natural disaster.

It is prohibited to make noise in the apartment at night

Neighbors leave trash in the hallway or in the yard - what to do?

In a situation where neighbors throw garbage out of a window, leave it in a hallway or in a common yard, then, according to the law, they can be held accountable.

Do your neighbors constantly litter? First, try to resolve the issue without involving third parties: have a conversation with the offender; provide a reminder that such behavior is prohibited; ask not to repeat such actions in the future.

If the proposed methods do not help, then collect facts about the violation, for example, video, photos, eyewitness testimony. Find out the offender's name, record the frequency of violations he commits, and how often the trash occurs.

When is repair prohibited?

The Law on Silence in Moscow in an Apartment Building 2021 stipulates the time frame for repairs in apartment buildings.

There are some nuances here, stipulated in the silence standards.

In a new building

When repairs and drilling are required in a new building, the law provides for a separate schedule for noisy work in a new apartment. It applies to residential buildings that were put into operation no more than 18 months ago.

According to the law on silence in 2021, repair work in an apartment in a new apartment building can be done from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Moreover, this schedule is valid not only on weekdays, but also on weekends, or more precisely:

• on Saturday;
• on Sunday;
• on holidays and non-working days.

As can be seen from the legislation, enough time has been allocated for the improvement of new residential and non-residential premises (common areas) in an apartment building so that they can be put in order and create comfort for the residents.

Noise at night on weekdays

Repair and drilling in the apartment

In an older fund, so to speak, the situation is different. If the house is more than one and a half years old, but the apartment needs to be renovated or drilled with a hammer drill, then the silence regime, according to the law, will be different.

Until how long repairs can be done is established by the law on silence in Moscow in paragraph 1.1 of Art. 2. The official text of the document prescribes a time ban on weekdays, and also completely prohibits repairs on weekends. The graph looks like this:

1. Repairs, drilling and other noisy work associated with redevelopment are prohibited from being carried out between 7 pm and 9 am. As the law on silence stipulates, such work cannot be done during the day in Moscow and during the time designated for children’s rest - from 13 to 15 hours (quiet hour). In these cases, it is necessary to maintain a two-hour break during lunch.
2. Noisy repair work is prohibited on weekends and holidays.

In the private sector

Where to contact

The regional law on silence in the Moscow region in 2021 implies apartment buildings, first of all, as a consequence, if a citizen feels inconvenience due to round-the-clock noise from a neighbor, a construction site or a night establishment near his home, he has the right to file a complaint with Rospotrebnadzor.

Drilling walls in the private sector

An employee of the organization will arrive on site and measure the noise level. If a violation, according to the complaint, is recorded, the documents will be sent to the administrative authority to impose punishment on the person who violated the law on silence. Judicial practice shows that such complaints are especially effective in relation to legal entities.

When someone is not quiet at night in an apartment building, the police should be called. The police department will have the right to draw up an administrative protocol to bring the culprit to justice. A monetary penalty will be imposed on the violator.

Let us note that when an organization (a retail facility, a construction site or a factory) does not comply with the law, you can respond to this by writing a statement to the court or the prosecutor’s office. Such measures guarantee not only that the perpetrators are brought to justice, but also compensation for moral damages and reimbursement of the costs of litigation and proceedings for the victim.

How to deal with noisy tenants

There are many ways to influence noisy neighbors who listen to music loudly, play musical instruments, or do repairs during quiet hours. Let's present a list of possible actions that do not run counter to the law:

1. Attempt to peacefully resolve the excessive noise situation. Explain to your neighbors the rules of the law on silence. As a rule, this works and the following tips are not needed.
2. If conversations with noisy neighbors yield nothing, then call the police. The arriving squad will be obliged to stop the crime, restoring the neighbors’ right to rest and peace.
3. Contact your local inspector. He will have a conversation with the rowdies and register their apartment in order to monitor what is happening there from time to time.
4. File a complaint with the judicial authorities. When the above methods are ineffective, as judicial practice shows, a court decision can radically change the situation. By its ruling, the court can evict malicious silence breakers from the apartment. In such cases, collective complaints from the residents of the house work well.

Drilling walls with a hammer drill

Noisy drinking bouts in neighbors' apartments, night parties with loud music in the residential area (in the local area) can in any case be stopped, relying on the law on silence. In any case, the legislation will be on the side of law-abiding citizens who defend their rights, both in a private home and in a multi-storey residential development area.

Drawing up an application

To draw up an application, you can contact a lawyer. A competent specialist will help in the proper preparation of the document.

However, if desired, the initiative group can independently draw up a statement in free form. It includes:

• name of the district police department;
• data of the district commissioner;
• FULL NAME. applicant or initiative group data, including contacts;
• name of the application;
• description of a conflict situation (for example, a neighbor violated an hour of silence);
• indication of the time of violation;
• reference to noise law;
• statement of request.
• date of application and signature of the applicants.

When submitting an application to the district police officer, you must ask for a copy of the document with a mark of acceptance for consideration. In the future, in case of going to court, a full list of statements to the police, management company, housing office, Rospotrebnadzor and other authorities will form the evidence base.

What objects are protected by the law?

City law (Article 1) requires silence during the day and at night. It works:

• in an apartment building (in an apartment, common areas), in adjacent areas;
• in a private house and in the local area (in the yard, on the site);
• in boarding schools, kindergartens, sanatoriums, rest homes, hospitals and in areas adjacent to them;
• in hotels, hostels, hotels;
• in urban public places (in recreation areas, sports and others), in squares and park areas.

Drilling in an apartment building

Authorized persons and bodies

To punish the culprit of the noise, you should contact an authorized person. They can be:

1. District - neighbors (preferably several) file a written complaint in any form.
2. Police - they are mainly called when there is noise at night. It is important to ensure that a protocol is drawn up. If an employee refuses, you must require a written explanation of the reason. You can also contact the police without calling them by writing a statement.
3. Rospotrebnadzor - its employees can measure the sound level, carry out an examination (for example, in case of regular violations during the day), and issue an appropriate conclusion (protocol).
   Therefore, you should call a specialist directly during the noise; the service is paid. However, the examination is not carried out in relation to one-time disturbances or sounds caused by normal life activities (baby crying, slamming doors, talking, and so on).
4. Administrative Commission - you can contact it directly or demand the transfer of materials about the offense from the police. In the first case, it is advisable to enlist the support of neighbors and provide evidence of noise.
5. The prosecutor's office, the court - if there are witnesses and facts of violation, it is possible not only to impose a fine on the culprit, but also to recover material damage.

Before contacting the authorities, it is recommended to record the fact of noise. If the source is repair activity, it is recommended to check the workers’ documents and construction permits. If law enforcement representatives arrived directly during the period of the violation, no evidence is required.

If the violations are persistent, it is possible to achieve the eviction of noisy residents (for example, tenants) or the suspension of business activities if the source of the noise is an organization.

The prosecutor is advised to act within the law, since his actions can also be recorded and transferred to law enforcement agencies. For example, attempts to deal with a noisy neighbor by force, threats of physical violence.

We talked in more detail about how to deal with noisy neighbors and what to do if negotiations did not help in a separate publication.

Fines for violations

A fine is provided for violating the Moscow city law. Administrative liability is defined by the Moscow Code of Administrative Offenses (Article 3.13):

• the citizen will be fined in the amount of 1 to 2 thousand rubles;
• sanctions for an official will be determined in the amount of 4 to 8 thousand rubles;
• violation of the law will cost a legal entity a penalty of 40 to 80 tr.

These measures are driven by the need to ensure peace and quiet for citizens.

As practice shows, they turn out to be quite effective.

Well-being

All these silence standards are aimed at preserving the health of citizens. Without good rest, a person cannot work fruitfully or be in a good mood.

Over time, fatigue accumulates and can cause health problems. First of all, they begin to suffer:

1. Nervous system.
2. The cardiovascular system.
3. Brain function deteriorates.

That is why it is worth once again thinking about the rules and the law before breaking them. By showing care for others, we also take care of ourselves, setting a positive example for our children.

Sunny day in the city

Silence laws

In addition to the regional law, there are also federal legislative acts that protect the peace and quiet of citizens:

1. A law defining the default nighttime and daytime hours in a country if the subjects have not adopted their own regional legislation. This is the Federal Law “On the sanitary and epidemiological welfare of the population” dated March 30, 1999 No. 52-FZ. It also contains a reference to sanitary standards and regulations.
2. Sanitary rules and regulations, namely SanPiN 2.1.2.2645-10 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for living conditions in residential buildings and premises.” It is this collection that sets the maximum permissible noise levels in residential premises.

In a private house

Law on silence in Moscow - you can download the official text for free in the latest edition here. It will be easier to read if you print it out later.

Government agencies dealing with such problems

After collecting evidence, you can submit an application to one of the institutions:

• HOA. They do not have the right to impose fines, but they must conduct a convincing conversation.
• Precinct (police authorities). Obliged to monitor the situation, maintain order in the entrusted territory, and conduct a conversation with rowdies. If the violation is proven, then it has the right to impose a fine of 1000–2000 rubles, if the violation occurs again, then 2000–3000 rubles.
• Rospotrebnadzor. Representatives have the right to fine if there is a violation. Find the phone number of Rospotrebnadzor in your region. May be fined according to Art. 8.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, in this case you must pay 1000–2000 rubles, if a repeated violation, then 2000–3000 rubles. According to Art. 6.4 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation - 500–1000 rubles.
• Ministry of Emergency Situations, in case the garbage left on the landing is a fire hazard. Then the neighbor pays 2000–3000 rubles according to Art. 20.4 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

In any situation, including noise, you should not try to solve the problem yourself or use force. The best option is to contact the institution that controls such cases and try to restore justice.

Monetary penalties

Violation of the silence legislation will entail the imposition of a monetary penalty in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offences. The fine for shouting, loud music, noisy chants will be (thousand rubles):

1. For a citizen - 0.5–5.
2. Officials - 25–50.
3. Legal entity - 50–200.

For individuals who have violated the law in this manner for the first time, the possibility of a warning is provided.

For those individuals who do not know that fireworks and firecrackers cannot be set off at night, the fine will be 1-5 thousand rubles. For other categories of violators, the amount of the monetary penalty will be what is specified in the list above. Here, warnings are no longer provided for by law.

Neighbors knocking

Carrying out repairs or unloading materials during hours prohibited by the law on silence will entail more serious penalties (thousand rubles):

1. Individuals - 3–5.
2. Officials - 25–50.
3. Legal entities - 250–500.

When noisy construction is carried out during the quiet period at night, the fines increase even more, even in a new building. They are reflected in the table (thousand rubles).