Law on silence in Moscow and the region in 2021. All the nuances.

Law on silence in Moscow

Noisy work in Moscow has been subject to various laws in recent years. At first there was a law on silence in Moscow No. 42 of July 12, 2002, which, unfortunately, did not regulate the time of repair work in any way. Therefore, a new decree of the Moscow Government No. 73 of 02/08/2005 appeared, which established that noisy repair work in a residential building in Moscow should be carried out from 9.00 to 19.00. After the recognition of the new resolution on the redevelopment of apartments No. 508 on October 25, 2011, the previous resolution No. 73 was canceled, and with it the issue of noise work in Moscow hung again, since there were no laws left that would regulate this issue.

Law on silence in Moscow in 2021.

As a result, after numerous complaints, it was decided to amend the already existing Moscow city law on silence No. 42, which has not ceased to be in force. Several edits were made. The last one was December 14, 2016. As a result, we established the following:

1. The term night time was introduced from 23.00 to 7.00.
2. Defined in paragraph 1 of Art. 2 which actions are considered noisy.
   

   It should be noted that “ordinary” noisy activities (clause 1 of Article 2) and noisy work during redevelopment or repairs (clause 1.1 of Article 2) are separated separately. “Normal” noisy activities include using televisions, tape recorders, playing musical instruments, etc.

3. It was established that noise redevelopment work in Moscow is prohibited on Sundays and holidays.
4. The time for noisy repair work was left from 9.00 to 19.00 on weekdays and Saturdays. They planned to do it until 20.00, but residents on the active citizen portal voted to limit the allowable repair time to seven o'clock in the evening.
5. The quiet time in Moscow for noisy work during redevelopment during the day is set from 13.00 to 15.00. Thus, they installed a daylight window into which repairs cannot be made.
6. “Ordinary” noisy events are prohibited from 23.00 to 7.00.
7. An exception was made for noisy renovation work in new buildings. The established time frames for noise repair work do not apply for one and a half years from the date of delivery of the house. That is, in new buildings, repairs can be done any day from 7-00 to 23-00.

The full version of the law on silence in Moscow in the latest edition can be downloaded here.

How to prevent conflict?

Neighbors' dissatisfaction with loud noises is quite expected. To understand them, put yourself in their shoes. Of course, the best option is to renovate immediately after moving into a new building, where apartments are rented without finishing. Then the majority of the people do noisy work and there seems to be no one to complain to.

Conflicts, as a rule, are associated with those neighbors who do not live in new apartment buildings. Then you need to try to come to an agreement with them, for example, by drawing up a receipt stating that they do not mind listening to the sounds of repairs at certain hours. But only people who are basically non-conflict can do this.

The noise of neighbors with small children, elderly citizens, and those who work shifts and want to get enough sleep during the day is especially unnerving. It is almost impossible to come to an agreement with them; all that remains is to point out to them the fact that at certain hours you have the right to make repairs and this is the rule of law. But be prepared that they will express their dissatisfaction and periodically resort to the help of a district police officer or a representative of the management company.

In some cases, you can agree with some neighbors about the time of noisy work, and at other times carry out other work where no tools are involved, for example, plastering walls, wallpapering, taking out garbage, etc. Of course, it will not be possible to agree on a time with everyone, but it is possible to resolve the issue with conflicting citizens.

It is important to know that construction waste must be packed in special bags. It is prohibited to use passenger elevators for removal; waste must be transported only in cargo cabins.

Law on silence in the Moscow region in 2021.

Law on silence in the Moscow region

The Moscow region has its own Law on ensuring peace and quiet in the territory of the Moscow region N 16/2014-OZ dated March 7, 2014, as last amended as of July 18, 2018.

According to it, noisy work can be divided into three categories:

1. Noise from sound reinforcement devices;
2. Singing, shouting, construction work, unloading and loading, etc.
3. Noisy events and noisy work during redevelopment or repairs.

Noisy events of the 1st type can be carried out from 8.00 to 21.00 on weekdays, and from 10.00 to 20.00 on weekends and holidays. They also have a daily break from 13:00 to 15:00 on any day.

For noisy work of the second type, the same intervals are established as for the first type. Only the lunch break is cancelled.

Noisy work of the third type for apartments within 6 months after registering the house for repairs and redevelopment can be carried out from 8.00 to 21.00 on weekdays, from 10.00 to 22.00 on weekends. On any day of the week, apartments are given a break for noisy repair and redevelopment work from 13.00 to 15.00. After 6 months, no loud repairs can be made from 19:00 to 9:00 on weekdays, from 19:00 to 10:00 on Saturdays and around the clock on Sundays. In addition, there is a non-working break from 13:00 to 15:00. As you can see, in the Moscow region less time is allocated for “ordinary” noisy events than in Moscow. Restrictions on repair work are introduced even for new buildings

Calling the police

According to the law, citizens have the right to call the police in any case of violation of silence. However, in practice, this happens more often when a neighbor systematically ignores such rules and makes noise regularly. Representatives of the police authorities will draw up a protocol in which they will note who and at what time violated public order in the house. This will entail administrative liability.

What to do if neighbors violate the law on silence in Moscow?

Unfortunately, residents of the capital are often faced with noisy work being carried out at inappropriate hours and even on holidays. What to do in this case?

1. Violation of the law on silence in Moscow is considered an administrative violation according to the Code of Administrative Offenses of Moscow. You can call the local police officer or the police, who will draw up a report on the administrative offense. Violators will be fined: individuals 1,000-2,000 rubles, officials - 4,000-8,000 rubles, legal entities - 40-80,000 rubles. The fines are not very large, but, nevertheless, they can change the opinion of repairmen.
2. If the noise is loud, it means that most likely the owner of the apartment has started redevelopment, which occurs in 80% of cases. Redevelopment requires obtaining permission, which not everyone does. Therefore, we advise you to contact the Housing Inspectorate of your district in order to check your noisy neighbor for any uncoordinated redevelopment. Upon your application, an inspector will come to the site and check the redevelopment for compliance with building codes. The owner of the apartment will face an administrative fine of 2,000 rubles, as well as an order to approve the redevelopment if it does not violate anything, which is extremely rare, and an order to return the repair to its original position in terms of violated standards.

Punishment for breaking silence

To punish noisy neighbors you will need to do the following:

• if the work time is violated, record the offense by contacting the district police officer or supervisory authorities: Rospotrebnadzor or SES with a complaint;
• collect signatures for the appeal from other dissatisfied neighbors.

The complaint must be considered and the violator must be punished in the form of a warning or a fine in the range of 1-5 thousand rubles.

Neighbors can also turn to the courts, demanding compensation for moral damage. Systematic disturbance of peace may lead to demands for the eviction of a citizen from an apartment building.

Other questions about noisy work.

How much noise can you make in an apartment in Moscow?

For “regular” noisy events until 23.00. If this is redevelopment or repair, then on weekdays and Saturdays until 19.00. Noisy redevelopment work in a residential building is prohibited on Sundays and holidays.

How long can you make noise in an apartment? How long does it take to renovate an apartment?

“Regular” noisy events can start from 7.00. In Moscow, on weekdays and Saturdays, redevelopment work starts from 9.00. Noisy repair work on Sundays and holidays in Moscow is prohibited. In the Moscow region, repair work starts on weekdays from 9.00, and on Saturday from 10.00.

When can you make noise in your apartment? When can you make noise in Moscow?

For “ordinary” noisy events from 7.00 to 23.00 in Moscow. In the Moscow region - from 8.00 to 21.00 on weekdays and from 10.00 to 22.00 on weekends and holidays.

In Moscow on weekdays and Saturdays for repair work from 9.00 to 19.00 with a lunch break from 13.00 to 15.00. Noisy redevelopment work is prohibited on Sunday.

In the Moscow region, repair work on weekdays from 9.00 to 19.00, on Saturday from 10.00 to 19.00, on Sundays and holidays is prohibited. On any day there is a lunch break from 13.00 to 15.00.

When can repairs be made? At what time can noisy work be carried out? When can noisy work be carried out in an apartment?

In Moscow, repairs can be done from 9.00 to 19.00 on weekdays and Saturdays. Repairs are prohibited on Sundays and holidays.

In the Moscow region, repair work is from 9.00-19.00 on weekdays, and 10.00-19.00 on Saturdays. Repair work is prohibited on Sundays.

In both Moscow and the Moscow region, a daily break is provided for repair work from 13.00 to 15.00.

“Ordinary” noisy activities (screaming, whistling, playing instruments, etc.) can be done from 7.00 to 23.00 in Moscow. In Moscow Region from 8.00 to 21.00 on weekdays, and from 10.00 to 22.00 on weekends.

Is it possible to do repairs on weekends? Is it possible to do repairs on Saturday?

In Moscow - only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays - not allowed. It is illegal.

In the Moscow region on Saturday you can do repairs from 10.00 to 19.00. Repairs are prohibited on Sunday.

Until how long can renovations be done in an apartment? Until what time can you make noise in your apartment? Until what hour can you make noise in your apartment?

In Moscow, repairs must be done until 19.00 pm. “Regular” noisy events can be held until 23.00.

In the Moscow region, “ordinary” noisy events can be held until 21.00 on weekdays and until 22.00 on weekends. To repair an apartment until 19-00 on weekdays and Saturdays, work is prohibited on Sundays.

How long can you make noise in the Moscow region?

Until 22.00 on non-working days, and until 21.00 on working days. Repair work - until 19.00. Repair work is prohibited on Sunday.

How much noise can you make on weekdays?

For “ordinary” noisy events: in Moscow from 7-00 am to 23-00 pm; in the Moscow region - from 8.00 to 21.00.

For repair work: in Moscow and the Moscow region - from 9.00 to 19.00 with a break of 13-15 hours.

How much noise can you make on weekdays?

In Moscow you can make noise until 19.00 during repair work and until 23.00 for “ordinary” noisy activities, and in the Moscow region repair work is allowed until the same time, and “ordinary” work until 21.00.

Is it possible to make noise on Saturday and Sunday? Is it possible to make noise on weekends?

For “ordinary” noisy activities in the Moscow region you can make noise from 10.00 to 22.00, in Moscow from 7.00 to 23.00.

For noisy redevelopment work, the following time frames are established for the weekend: In Moscow - only on Saturday from 9.00 to 19.00; in the Moscow region - only on Saturday from 10.00 to 19.00. Both in Moscow and the Moscow region there is a break from 13.00 to 15.00.

Acceptable noise level

It also matters not only how long you can work with a hammer drill, but also what noise level such work will produce. Thus, the standards establish the following indicators:

• during the day – up to 55 dB;
• at night – up to 45 dB.

For comparison, the noise level during a normal conversation is about 60 dB, and, for example, a car alarm will reach 80 dB.

Penalties

The main purpose of contacting the police is to bring the perpetrators to justice. Penalties are provided for such offenses. The size of the fines depends on who exactly the charges are brought against:

• for individuals – 1-2 thousand rubles;
• officials - 4-8 thousand rubles;
• for legal entities – 40-80 thousand rubles.

Ordinary citizens can get away with a reprimand for the first time, however, with each subsequent violation, the amount of penalties will increase.

The range of fines indicated may vary slightly depending on the region of the country.

What hours can you work with a hammer drill?

When carrying out construction work with a hammer drill, you need to know that it is a tool with a high degree of noise.

Using it for a long time can cause the development of certain diseases in a person who is constantly in the area of ​​its use.

These include:

• depressive states;
• insomnia;
• headache;
• dizziness;
• hearing loss;
• auditory hallucinations;
• malfunctions of the central nervous system.

To avoid complaints from your neighbors, discuss with them the optimal time to use the hammer drill.

According to the law, if noisy work lasts more than 6 hours, then it is necessary to take breaks from work at intervals of at least 1 hour. But you also need to remember that after 19:00 its use is strictly prohibited.

Permissible noise standards established on the territory of the Russian Federation

Before carrying out construction work to improve your home using noise devices, you need to know the permissible standards. And make sure that your inventory matches them.

• According to SanPin standards, the level of sound noise during the daytime should not be higher than 55 decibels;
• A jackhammer creates a noise of 120 decibels;
• Hammer up to 90 decibels.

Therefore, using them throughout the day is strictly prohibited. Remember that noise of 200 decibels can cause hearing loss in an instant. You should not carry out construction activities that could harm both your health and the health of others.

Until how long do neighbors have the right to make noise with a drill?

The drill is a medium-intensity noise device. But if you use it for a long time, you can cause a lot of negative statements from your neighbors.

Therefore, the best time frame for using this item is no earlier than 10 a.m. At lunchtime from 12:00 to 13:00 it is best to take a break.

Well, after 19:00 you don’t need to use this tool without the prior consent of your neighbors, since everyone has the right to rest.