The inviolability of the home presupposes a kind of protective shelter for a person from external problems, people and contacts. But it happens that the feeling of security and peace leaves us because of the other residents of the house.
Most people think that making loud noises is only prohibited during certain hours. But that's not true. Even during the permissible period, the source of noise will become illegal if the maximum sound intensity standards are exceeded or such sounds violate morality, for example, swearing.
The article outlines typical situations when a conflict between neighbors due to noise can lead to unpleasant consequences. What can be done, where to complain and how to punish those who do not respect those living in the neighborhood?
When it's too loud during the day
During the daytime, any noise is officially permitted. If your neighbor has a drill working downstairs, and children are stomping upstairs, you won’t do anything and won’t hold anyone accountable. The Law “On the Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare of the Population” does not prohibit residents of an apartment building from making noise during the day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Let us immediately note that in a number of regions local authorities issue their own standards regarding the permitted time to disturb the peace of others. And such regulations have greater force in relation to federal law. See also the articles: Law on silence in the Samara region and Law on silence in St. Petersburg. So in controversial issues you should refer to regional legislation.
How can they punish
If your neighbor regularly listens to music loudly during the day, you should first talk to him. To understand whether a music lover is breaking the law, you need to take noise measurements by contacting Rospotrebnadzor. They will send you a specialist with a device who will draw up a report based on the measurements. It can be used later in court. If the music is louder than the permissible threshold, contact the local police officer or manager with a complaint. If there is no effect, you need to seek protection of rights in court.
Under federal law, violators face civil liability, and regional authorities punish excessively noisy citizens with fines. The amount of the penalty is determined by the subject of residence and the severity of the offense. On average, an ordinary citizen will have to pay about 1000-2000 rubles for a love of excessively loud music. This makes you wonder if it's worth turning up the equipment so loudly. If fines do not help, then a persistent offender can be imprisoned for 15 days.
If noise keeps you awake at night
Who do you call when your neighbors are noisy at night? After 11 pm, night noise is punishable in accordance with administrative legislation:
- fine up to 2000 rubles;
- in case of failure to comply with the decision on a fine - arrest for up to 15 days.
When neighbors listen to music too loudly, it is enough to call the local police officer or simply call “02”, “112”. The duty officer will redirect your call to the station served by a specific police officer.
After drawing up the protocol, the silence breakers usually stop their activity. In this case, it is desirable, but not necessary, to try to “peacefully” calm down the offenders before calling the police. Excessive noise levels for residential buildings are 30 dBA and above. Such a sound source is considered to be contrary to community standards and will be grounds for liability.
If your peace is disturbed by noisy neighbors living in a rented apartment, report such behavior to the owner of the premises. This often helps.
You need to be extremely careful when trying to negotiate neighborly silence. The violator does not always give an adequate response. This can develop into a conflict and the victim may accidentally become the culprit (sometimes even of a more serious offense).
This problem is mentioned in the video from 32 seconds.
Where can I complain if my neighbors listen to loud music during the day?
First of all, at such moments you should call the police: upon arrival, the officers will draw up a report, which is better to copy or photograph for yourself.
If such incidents are repeated, you should file a complaint with the local police officer. Copies of protocols from the teaching staff, as well as noise level measurements, can be attached to the application.
Measurements can be made by specialized organizations, and at the moment there are many applications for phones that can cope with this task. Such a hand-written measurement, of course, will not be suitable as evidence in court proceedings, but it may be enough to contact the local police officer. A collective appeal to the district police officer will be especially effective.
In addition, if young children live in an apartment where loud music is constantly playing, you can file a complaint with the guardianship and trusteeship authorities. And if noisy neighbors are migrants, contact the migration service.
If music is coming from a retail or catering establishment located on the ground floor of the building, in addition to the police, you should also contact Rospotrebnadzor.
What kind of noise is unacceptable after 11 p.m.
It is clear that a loud conversation or a child’s coughing or crying are not grounds for initiating administrative proceedings. Although there are statements to the police of this nature. Neighbors are not allowed to:
- sing;
- listen to music or play instruments;
- turn on the TV with maximum volume;
- make repairs (drilling, knocking, dragging bulky objects, exploding firecrackers);
- Also unacceptable is a loud conflict of a personal nature, shouting, swearing.
Such actions are unacceptable both in your apartment and in the courtyard of an apartment building. For example, exploding firecrackers, training a dog to give a voice, turning on a car alarm.
Summarizing
If a person listens to music very loudly, no matter at night or during the day, and does not respond to requests to turn the volume down, this issue needs to be resolved by legal means. Don't forget that the silence law applies not only to city residents, but also to the private sector.
Everyone needs to get enough sleep regularly, and neighbors are obligated to respect this right of other residents.
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If they make loud noise or listen to music, you need to find out the level of sound coming from their apartment or private house. To contact the relevant authorities, you can use the services of specialists. They will take measurements and draw up the necessary documents. You can call the police, file a lawsuit, but first you should try to negotiate peacefully with your neighbors.
Expertise in determining volume level
Citizens who complain about loud neighbors rarely use the services of an expert who will determine whether or not permissible noise standards are exceeded. To a certain extent, employees must determine whether the fact in the statement is confirmed or not. This means they need to organize a special study.
Local police commissioners almost never carry out procedural checks on noisy statements so thoroughly. Therefore, dissatisfied neighbors can help him - contact the examination bureau or Rospotrebnadzor on their own to collect this data.
What evidence can be collected before the police arrive?
If you decide to deal with noisy neighbors, then there is a number of evidence that can be attached to the application. What would be a good reason to take the application seriously:
- Record noisy sounds on a voice recorder. At the same time, be in the entrance at this time so that it is clear how much the music is disturbing all the residents;
- peace negotiations. In the beginning, it is better to try to settle the dispute with troublesome people by talking. Such a conversation can also be recorded: this will confirm that you tried to calm down the neighbors;
- To confirm repetition, continue to record violations for several days. Especially if the neighbor deliberately makes noise for a long time. For example, out of spite in an acute conflict;
- photos. When neighbors from above cause inconvenience, sometimes there are traces of their hectic pastime: crumbling plaster, cracks in the ceiling. These effects should be photographed;
- CCTV Cameras. If there are constant violations of public order in public places (on the landing, elevator, porch), you can try to resolve the issue with the management company about installing CCTV cameras.
Inaction of authorized persons
Sometimes the police do not consider it necessary to punish the silence breaker because they consider the matter to be “minor.” In such cases, many noise victims decide to act independently, since not everyone wants to get involved with the court.
Important! By starting to take revenge on your neighbor, you risk starting a serious war. Under no circumstances try to resolve a dispute with your fists - in this case, you definitely cannot do without the involvement of third parties in the person of law enforcement officers, but in this case you may become not a victim, but an accused. The same goes for property damage.
How to write a statement to the police
To bring to justice those responsible for disturbing your peaceful sleep, you can use a sample application for noisy neighbors to the district police officer:
To the head of the police department of the _______________ district of the city _______________, residents of house No. ________, entrance No. ____________, st. ____________,
Full name of residents, apartment numbers.
STATEMENT
We ask you to take responsible measures against the tenant(s) living in the apartment. No.____ apartment building No._______, entrance No._____, st.______, ________. For a long time (indicate how long) the specified tenant disturbs the peace of citizens at night: he deliberately carries out repair work (explodes firecrackers, listens to music, that is, indicate the fact, exactly how the peace was disturbed), be sure to reflect the time. The tenant does not respond to repeated attempts to convince him to stop his actions, continuing to violate the right to rest of all residents of the entrance (house). On criminal liability for knowingly false denunciation under Art. 306 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation warned (signatures of all applicants).
Signatures of all residents ____________ ____________ Date Attachment: photos, video material on electronic media, printouts of conversation fragments.
From when and until how much you can make noise in an apartment according to the law of the Russian Federation
Regional local governments in 2021 determined the hours of silence based on reasonable standards, as well as public surveys and frequent complaints from citizens. Almost everywhere they start from 22:00-23:00 and end at 6:00-7:00 am on weekdays. On weekends, rest time increases to 9:00-10:00 am.
In the capital region of the Moscow region, the time when you can make noise in an apartment or on the street differs significantly from many:
- night hours are set from 21:00 to 8:00 on weekdays and from 22:00 to 10:00 on weekends,
- Every day from 13:00 to 15:00 it is also prohibited to disturb the silence.
Peace and quiet in Russia by region, when you can’t make noise
Below, select your region and find out the period of peace and quiet for citizens. The rest of the time you can make noise.
Moscow and Moscow region
In the city:
On weekdays from 2300 to 700. Repair work from 1900 to 900 and from 1300 to 1500 (does not apply if the apartment building was built within 1.5 years).
In area:
Weekdays from 2100 to 800. Weekends and holidays from 2200 to 1000. Daily from 1300 to 1500. Repair work:
- on weekdays from 1900 to 900
- on weekends from 1900 to 1000 (does not apply if the microdistrict is built within 6 months).
St. Petersburg and Leningrad region
In the city:
Weekdays from 2200 to 800 Weekends, holidays, repair work from 2200 to 1200.
In area:
Weekdays from 2300 to 700 Non-working days, repair work from 2200 to 1000.
Novosibirsk city
Weekdays from 2200 to 700 On weekends, holidays, repair work from 2200 to 900. Repair work:
- on weekdays from 2000 to 700
- weekends from 2000 to 900.
Ekaterinburg and Sverdlovsk region
Weekdays from 2300 to 800. Weekends, holidays and repair work from 1800 to 1100.
Nizhny Novgorod
Weekdays from 2200 to 700. On non-working days, repair work from 2300 to 1000. Every day from 1300 to 1500 (except for country and garden areas).
Omsk
Mon-Sun: from 2200 to 800. Daily from 1300 to 1400 (only in MKD).
Samara
Mon-Fri: from 2200 to 800 (redevelopment from 2000). Weekends and holidays - from 2200 to 1000 (redevelopment from 2000). From June 1 to August 31:
- weekdays - from 2300 to 800;
- day off - from 2300 to 1000.
Daily from 1300 to 1400 (for MKD).
Tomsk
Mon-Fri: from 2300 to 700. Sat-Sun and holidays - from 2300 to 900. It is allowed to make noise during repairs:
- weekdays - 800 - 1300 and 1500 - 2100
- Saturday - 900 - 1300 and 1500 - 2100
Daily from 1300 to 1500 (for MKD).
Republic of Adygea
From 2300 to 700.
Kabardino-Barkar Republic
From 2200 to 600.
The Republic of Mordovia
It was distinguished by the shortest period of silence from 2300 to 600.
Chechen Republic
Mon-Fri: from 2200 to 700. Sat-Sun and holidays - from 2300 to 800. Daily from 1300 to 1500 (for apartment buildings, hotels, hostels).
Krasnodar region
From 2300 to 700.
Krasnodar and Krasnoyarsk region
From 2200 to 900.
Primorsky Krai
Mon-Fri: from 2200 to 900. Sat-Sun and holidays - from 2300 to 1000. Daily from 1300 to 1500 (does not apply to repairs if the apartment building was commissioned less than a year ago) Repair work:
- on weekdays from 2100 to 900
- on weekends from 2100 to 1000.
Arhangelsk region
Mon-Fri: 2200 - 700. Sat-Sun and holidays: 2200 - 1000.
Repair work: 1300 - 1500 and 2000 - 2200
Lipetsk region
Mon-Fri: 2200 - 800. Sat-Sun and holidays: 2200 - 1000. Repair work:
- on weekdays 2100 – 900
- on weekends 2100 - 1000.
You can make noise on New Year's Day: 2200 - 200
Penza region
Fri-Sat: 2300 – 600.
Other days: 2200 - 600.
Pskov region
On weekdays: 2100 - 800 and 1300 - 1500 Sat-Sun and holidays: 2200 - 1000.
Pskov region
On weekdays: 2100 - 800 and 1300 - 1500 Sat-Sun and holidays: 2200 - 1000.
You can find out the exact time when your actions will not be considered a violation of peace on the official website of the administration of the territory where you live.
How long can you listen to loud music in an apartment?
Loud music coming from behind a neighbor's wall annoys many residents of apartment buildings. It is quite difficult to combat this phenomenon, since it is sometimes impossible to explain to young people that these sounds do not allow small children or elderly people to rest peacefully.
Inviting representatives of Rospotrebnadzor during the day or evening to measure noise levels is an option available to few.
According to clause 1.19 of the Methodological Instructions MUK 4.3.2194-07, Rospotrebnadzor has the right to refuse to measure the level of noise caused by an individual. Measurement is carried out only if you are disturbed by a legal entity, for example, loud music in a bar or cafe.
According to the law, sanitary standards strictly stipulate permissible noise level limits, measured in decibels. Having made measurements, it is necessary to draw a conclusion and hold the offender accountable.
Often it is enough to simply wait until the cherished 22:00 or 23:00 pm (as mentioned earlier, this figure is different for each region) and call the police.
102 or 112 (mobile) / 02 (landline)
The actions of those who like to listen to music loudly at night fall under the Code of Administrative Offences. Which involves imposing a fine, works better than ordinary peaceful negotiations with a loud neighbor.
Is it possible to drill on weekends? Law 2021
In addition to loud music, frequent complaints about disturbances include repair work. The noise from power tools - drills or hammer drills - is unpleasant either day or night. At the same time, neighbors who are construction workers don’t give you a break even on weekends.
According to the standard on weekends, drilling is not allowed from 2200 to 800 .
Frequent complaints from residents tired of repairs forced regional authorities to make amendments regarding their restrictions on weekends and holidays.
In Moscow, you can now drill in your apartment only on weekdays:
from 9 am to 7 pm and from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Some regions allowed high-profile repair work to take place on Saturday.
However, throughout Russia on Sunday, repair work cannot be carried out.
Therefore, when planning a major repair using power tools, you should think about it and take a number of measures to ensure peace of mind for your neighbors:
- negotiate with the team or set for yourself the time for noisy work: from Monday to Friday inclusive - until 19:00, on weekends - break,
- do not use tools whose operation causes noise exceeding 55 dB,
- complete large jobs that require the use of noisy tools within a period of up to 3 months.
If you carry out repairs on your own in your free time, try to negotiate with your neighbors. And not just talk verbally, but sign an agreement. Not everyone, especially older people, agrees to tolerate this. But if approved, you will be sure that no one will call the police or impose a fine.
How much noise can you make on New Year and holidays?
According to the law of the Russian Federation in 2021, noise can only be made on January 1, celebrating the New Year holiday; on other holidays and weekends, the new law on silence sets a limit from 2200 to 1000.
On New Year's Eve, the time allocated for the use of pyrotechnics (firecrackers, fireworks, firecrackers) is from 2200 to 400; in some regions this period may be reduced.
When there is loud music from a cafe outside the windows
Karaoke and discos, loud music at night in an open-air establishment. This problem is quite common in resort towns. In this case:
- The algorithm of actions is the same (by calling a police officer).
- But the liability of a legal entity is much higher in terms of the fine (up to 7,000 rubles).
- In addition, when filing a complaint with the prosecutor's office, the level of noise generated by the restaurant will be checked. If it significantly exceeds the permissible value (over 45 dBA), the establishment may be closed. The reason for this may also be the location of the cafe closer than 100 meters from a residential building.
How to avoid damaging your hearing when listening to music
- Don't use headphones at home. Give preference to speakers, TV or laptop speakers. If you lack bass and atmosphere, then buy a subwoofer.
- Do not increase the volume when external sounds are amplified. You can do this rarely; if you increase it frequently, a habit will develop when you turn up the volume even in a quiet environment.
- If others hear the music, this is a bad sign. Turn it down to such a level that the sound cannot be heard by people sitting nearby or passing by. Please respect your personal space and protect your hearing.
- Say something while the song is playing. If you can't hear your voice, the volume level is too high.
- Use on-ear and monitoring headphones. In them, the ears tolerate music more easily, so the maximum listening time reaches 5 hours a day. In-ear headphones and tablets – 1-2 hours.
- Don't combine alcohol with music. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages increases the negative impact of loud sounds.
- Don't skimp on your purchase. Give preference to proven brands. Most often they sell Chinese fakes for a low price. Please check the model for authenticity before purchasing.
- Set a timer. Sleeping at high and medium volumes has a detrimental effect on the functioning of the entire body. For those who like to fall asleep to music, it is recommended to set a timer for up to 30 minutes and listen to the audio at a very low level.
When neighbors love dogs and cats endlessly
If a neighbor's dog barks at night, the owner must take measures to eliminate disturbances to the general peace. But sometimes there are too many pets, and all residents of the entrance feel the harm from them. And pet owners are unable to cope because of their number.
Such people are compassionate old women who manage to fit up to 50 dogs and (or) cats in their one-room apartment. This not only contributes to unsanitary conditions, since the grandmother simply does not have time to clean up after them, but also creates unbearable tests on the nerves: howling and barking at night can be heard throughout the house. About this situation:
- bring to the attention of the police and prosecutor's office;
- notify the sanitary and epidemiological authorities (Rospotrebnadzor);
- as well as the administration.
Rules for keeping pets are determined by the laws of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation. Therefore, after an on-site inspection at the address, the form of exposure to the person keeping too many pets will be established. Thus, a certain number of dogs or cats are placed in special kennels. If the owner “collected” stray dogs, it is possible to isolate them from the population by taking them outside the municipality or to shelters.
Apathy and aggression
High background noise is very harmful to human health. Beyond the threshold of 40 decibels (dB), a negative effect on the nervous system begins, a person experiences discomfort and, as a result, irritability and headaches. Young children and elderly citizens are especially hard hit. With long-term exposure, apathy occurs and depression develops. If background noise exceeds 70 decibels, this can lead to hearing impairment.
According to WHO statistics, up to 70% of severe neuroses begin due to high noise levels in cities. Therefore, loud music can be regarded as a direct threat to the health of others.
However, the traffic rules do not directly prohibit listening to loud music in cars. The sound level of the radio is not regulated by the technical regulations of vehicles. Therefore, a traffic police officer is unlikely to fine drivers for playing loud music while driving.
Meanwhile, the external noise of the car, which includes the operation of the exhaust system, as well as aerodynamic sound waves, must comply with GOST R 52231-2004 standards.
Question answer
How long can you drive with the Check Engine light on?
External noise of a car is defined as a set of sounds produced by the mechanisms, systems and components of the car during its operation and representing the wave mechanical movement of particles (acoustic vibrations) of the air with a large number of frequencies of different amplitudes.
Therefore, it is sometimes possible to regard the operation of a music system as the noise of a vehicle polluting the background of a highway. Sometimes inspectors stop such loud cars and ask them to turn it down. However, the state standard sets a high bar for the permissible noise of passenger cars - 96 dB. It's loud enough. Sometimes the radio sounds much quieter.
The neighbors not only make noise, but also drink on the landing
If drinking alcohol, accompanied by loud fun, showdowns or fights, takes place in the entrance. Then there are grounds for bringing administrative (and sometimes criminal, if weapons or similar objects are used) liability for violating order in a public place. It does not matter whether the violation occurred once or is repeated periodically.
Links to legislative acts
- Federal Law of March 30, 1999 No. 52-FZ “On the sanitary and epidemiological welfare of the population”
- SNiP 23-03-2003 “Protection from noise”
Permissible decibels for noise in MKD
Table 1.
| A period of time | Level in dB |
| from 7 am to 11 pm | no higher than 40 |
| from 23:00 to 7:00 | no more than 30 |
In addition, a framework has been established that is not prescribed in the law, but exists behind the scenes - quiet time - from 13:00 to 14-15:00.
Noise norm and what it can be compared with
The daytime noise level is 40 dB, night - 30 dB.
In the hotel business, devices are often used, because a high-class hotel or boarding house has clearly established standards for the level of accommodation. One of these indicators is the silence in the rooms.
What can the permissible noise level (DB) be compared to:
- a steam locomotive (train) passing nearby – 100;
- conversation in a raised voice, turning into shouting is about 60;
- a plane taking off or landing has a volume of 120;
- musical equipment with speakers and a stereo effect, i.e. the song playing in the apartment is played up to 110;
- sound of a working hair dryer – 80;
- when the hammer is turned on at full power it reaches 140;
- playing the piano no more than 95;
- The spin mode in the washing machine averages 60-70 depending on the program;
- function of draining water in the toilet cistern – 75;
- working vacuum cleaner of old models – 85.
The moral side of the noise issue
Sound pressure level in Pa and dB
Living in close proximity to strangers in general is a difficult thing, because all citizens have differences, both on the physical and mental level
The norms of each person cannot coincide with their neighbor, so it is very important to find that golden mean in relations with people living nearby
Someone in the family has tiny children, elderly parents or disabled people. For these categories of people, maintaining calm and silence is the key to health. Loud music and noise are extremely annoying.
In addition, there are different psychotypes - “lark”, “night owl”. At the same time, every citizen of Russia has the right to personal life and expression of interests
But the important thing is that where the powers of one person cross the neighboring border, a conflict of interests begins. The ability to find compromises is the key to good relationships with others
Therefore, peaceful coexistence with respect and awareness that a person lives in an apartment building is the basis of a civilized society.
