Measurements of noise levels in Moscow and Moscow Region. Day and night measurements.

Acceptable noise level

Sanitary and epidemiological standards establish the maximum permissible noise level in residential premises. Their compliance is necessary so that all residents of apartment buildings feel comfortable in their apartments.

Thus, noise level standards in residential premises are not intended to spoil the lives of music lovers, but to protect the psychological health of all residents of the house.

In accordance with Sanitary Standards SN 2.2.4/2.1.8.562-96 “Noise in workplaces, in residential and public buildings and in residential areas,” the maximum noise level in residential premises is:

55 dB during the daytime (from 7.00 to 23.00);
45 dB at night (from 23.00 to 7.00).

The periods of daytime and nighttime are established by regional legislation. Therefore, they differ in different regions of the Russian Federation.

Noise level

Some regions, for example, Moscow, Omsk region, establish a period of silence during the daytime. It is intended for children's daytime sleep. At this time, you should also not make noise or do loud repair work in multi-story buildings. In Moscow, the period of daytime silence lasts from 13.00 to 15.00 hours, and in the Omsk region - from 13.00 to 14.00 hours.

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How to measure the noise level from neighbors at home, acceptable standards

The noise coming from neighboring apartments can seriously affect a person’s life, preventing him from resting. Therefore, you should know what level of sound is considered acceptable, what punishment is provided in case of its violation, where to complain when neighbors violate the requirements of the law.

How to measure the noise level in an apartment (in practice)

Many people living in multi-storey buildings often wonder how to measure the noise level at home?

Measuring the noise level can be done using:

Special technical devices;
Special programs developed for computers and tablets;
By calling a specialist from Rospotrebnadzor, who, at the end of the procedure, will draw up a document that will reflect the measurement result.
Subjective assessment by ear. To make such an assessment, look at the table or infographic below in the text.

Professional sound level meter

So, what is a sound level meter and how do you measure decibels with it?

A sound level meter is a device that measures sounds in decibels.

This device is equipped with a microphone, amplifier and filtering elements, detector and indicator. This device operates using a battery for approximately 60 hours without charging.

Sounds are measured using a microphone. The data received by the device is displayed on its screen.

Computer programs for noise measurement

With the development of modern technologies, you can measure the sound coming from your neighbors using various computer programs or applications for phones and tablets.

If the measurement is carried out using a computer, a microphone should be connected to it. With its help, the computer will receive reproduced noise, and the program will analyze it.

The same principle of operation applies to programs that are designed for tablets or phones.

Please note that you do not need to install a microphone in addition to the phone, since the device is already equipped with a built-in microphone.

Call a specialist

Currently, noise measurements can be carried out by contacting a specialist.

They provide sound level measurement services:

Forensic expert organizations in the process of judicial proceedings, on the basis of a decision of a judicial authority;
Authorized employees of Rospotrebnadzor, as well as structures that have non-state status and are accredited by Rospotrebnadzor to carry out these activities;
Design organizations, members of design and survey SROs.

Measurement of noise level by such specialists is carried out in several stages:

The apartment is being studied, as well as the apartment building in which it is located or another room in which it is necessary to measure sounds;
The noise outside is measured, as well as the noise in the room with open windows and closed ones;
The presence of ventilation or other structures in the room that are sources of air exchange is checked;
Measurements are taken at night (if necessary);
The noise level emitted by technical devices is measured;
The data is analyzed and a conclusion is drawn up.

We contact Rospotrebnadzor to measure noise

In order for a Rospotrebnadzor employee to measure the noise level, you should contact the authority with an application. In order for the procedure to be carried out promptly, it is allowed to call a specialist by telephone, which can be found in the territorial office of the authority at the place of residence.

The application must indicate:

Full name of the body;
Personal data of the applicant;
Data on the location of the room or other source of strong noise;
Requirement to measure noise levels.

After receiving the application, the authority sends a specialist with instruments.

The procedure for obtaining data is also carried out in several stages.

Upon completion of the work, the employee must draw up a report reflecting the data obtained as a result of the research.

Permissible noise standards by law

Experts have found that high noise levels have a negative impact on human health. In this regard, the state has established the permissible noise level at the legislative level.

The legal basis for assessing noise levels is the following regulatory and legal acts:

Federal Law No. 52 of March 30, 1999 “On the sanitary and epidemiological welfare of the population”;
Sanitary standards SN 2.2.4/2.1.8.562-96 “Noise in workplaces, in residential and public buildings and in residential areas”;
SanPin 2.1.2.1002-00 “Requirements for residential buildings.”

If you don’t want to study these laws in detail, then let’s briefly say that 55 dB is the limit for daytime noise. 45 - for night.

Noise sounds are measured in decibels.

These acts define the maximum noise level during the daytime (7.00 to 23.00). The upper noise limit cannot be more than 55 decibels during the day.

During the lunch period (13.00 – 15.00), in accordance with the law, any sounds that could disturb the peace of neighbors are prohibited.

For weekends or days recognized as holidays, other time limits are set, from 10:00 to 22:00, during which the noise level cannot exceed the specified level.

At night, which in accordance with the law is the period from 23.00 to 7.00, it is prohibited to make sounds that exceed 40 decibels.

When renovations are carried out in a residential apartment, the following requirements are established:

Work can only be carried out on weekdays, from 9.00 to 19.00;
The total period of time for repairs during the day cannot be more than 6 hours;
The maximum period for carrying out repair work is no more than three months.

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Responsibility for violation

For failure to comply with the noise level law, a person may be held liable.

The following places are identified where the reproduction of loud noise is punishable by law:
Apartment buildings, as well as premises in them;
Local areas;
Premises belonging to medical, cultural, recreational institutions;
Territories belonging to dacha communities.

Prosecution is carried out within the framework of administrative proceedings.

In order to bring the prescribed liability to the measures, an authorized employee must draw up a procedural document - a protocol.

At the federal level, the following penalties are provided:

For an individual from 100 to 1,000 rubles;
For a legal entity from 10,000 to 20,000.

Please note that local authorities may set other fines. For example, in Moscow, the fine for an individual is approximately 2,000, and for a legal entity up to 80,000 rubles.

Where to complain

There are several bodies that exercise the power to bring to justice in case of violation of the law on silence:

First of all, you can contact the police by calling 02, and also by filing a complaint about violating the silence with the local police officer. As a rule, based on the results of consideration of the application, the employee must draw up a report on violation of the law.
You can report your neighbors' violation of the law to the utility company that serves you. Such an appeal will be especially relevant if the silence is disturbed during the process of renovation in the apartment. After the application, employees must proceed to the apartment, however, the owners may not agree to a conversation with the employees.
Prosecutor's office. It is a body that oversees compliance with the laws of the country.
Rospotrebnadzor, as well as sanitary and epidemiological authorities.

Are there exceptions to the rules?

The law establishes the following cases in the event of which the established noise level is allowed to be exceeded:

Carrying out public events using music, as well as launching fireworks;
Activities that are aimed at detaining persons who have committed a crime;
In the event of an emergency, as well as in the event of measures aimed at preventing them.

Conclusion

Thus, exceeding the permissible noise level is an act punishable administratively. A person whose rights are violated has the opportunity to independently measure the noise level, as well as submit a corresponding application to the authorized bodies.

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When is noise allowed?

Regional regulations on silence establish exceptions to the general rule. Among them:

measures to apprehend the criminal;
emergency (fire, flood, hurricane, explosion);
actions aimed at preventing an emergency situation or eliminating its consequences;
holding public events (New Year's celebrations).

In addition, it will not be possible to hold neighbors accountable if the noise is explained by the residents’ activities (snoring, steps, children’s crying).

Where should I go if my neighbors’ children are constantly crying, making noise, or running around?

What should you do if your neighbors are making repairs that are very noisy and drill every day?

When is noise measurement necessary?

SES noise level measurement is ordered:

If it is necessary to assess working conditions,
For the purposes of production control (for example, at the request of Rospotrebnadzor, noise level measurements are mandatory),
Upon completion of construction and before putting the building into operation,
When registering a new plot of land for construction,
To organize environmental monitoring and production and environmental control during engineering and environmental surveys and construction,
To justify a new direction of production activity,
If it is necessary to conduct an independent examination of the background noise,
Also, upon one-time requests, a noise examination is carried out in an apartment or in industrial and retail areas.

How to prove that neighbors are noisy?

First, you need to determine why you need to prove that your neighbors are noisy. Most methods for determining sound volume will not have evidentiary value in a trial. Therefore, they can be used exclusively for yourself.

Options that have evidentiary value require significant financial costs.

Note! These costs will be compensated only if you go to court. Moreover, in order for the court to decide to recover the costs of the sound level examination from the defendant, it is necessary to win the case.

As practice shows, it is very difficult for a plaintiff to win such disputes in court. Especially if the claim is filed by one applicant, and not by neighbors collectively. Therefore, there is a high probability that the costs of the examination will be paid from the plaintiff’s budget.

If the plaintiff is ready to sacrifice an amount of 20,000 - 30,000 rubles, then measurements must be taken. To go to court, it is necessary not only to measure the noise level, but also to issue an expert report that proves that the maximum level has been exceeded.

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Why is it best to order a noise level measurement from a SES?

As they say, everyone has to do their job. That is why, when contacting the sanitary and epidemiological service, you are sure that:

All laboratory and instrumental noise measurements carried out will comply with existing standards, rules and GOSTs,
The organization conducting the measurement is accredited by the Russian Accreditation Service and the system of the federal service Rospodrebnadzor,
All means and instruments for measuring noise undergo routine inspection and are included in the state register,
The SES uses the most modern high-precision instruments,
The study will be carried out by professional ecologists who know their business and have extensive experience in this field,
An individual research program will be developed for your organization or residential premises, including measurements of noise levels (day and night),
An acceptable price for measuring noise levels will be justified by the completeness and reliability of the study,
Based on the results of measurements, our specialists will prepare a noise level measurement report that meets the standards with detailed recommendations (if necessary) for reducing values that do not meet the standards by isolating noise sources, adjusting the technological process, remodeling premises, soundproofing them, organizing regular medical examinations; in special cases the use of personal protective equipment may be required.

How to measure?

To measure the noise level you can use:

programs and mobile applications;
household sound level meter.

You can also order a professional study from a specialized private company that has a license for this type of activity, or from Rospotrebnadzor.

Programs and applications

In 2021, you can find a program and application for measuring noise on any device: computer, laptop, smartphone.

Popular options:

MacOS: Sound Level Meter, dB Meter, Decibel Meter Pro, Decibel 10th;
Android: decibel, Noise Meter, Decibel Meter, Sound Meter;
Windows: Decibel Meter Pro, Cyberx Decibel Meter, Decibel Meter Free.

If the program is installed on a computer or laptop, you must connect a microphone to the device. It is with the help of it that sounds will be read. The program will analyze the sound level and display the result. However, the conclusion of the program or application will not be considered as evidence in government agencies.

Sound level meter

There are special devices to change the noise level. A sound level meter measures sound in decibels.

The device consists of:

indicator;
detector;
filtration elements;
amplifier;
microphone.

The device operates using a battery. The sound is measured using a microphone, and the result is displayed on the device screen.

Note! The readings from a household sound meter are not evidence in court or before an administrative commission.

Rospotrebnadzor

There is an opinion that specialists from Rospotrebnadzor can be called to measure any noise. However, this issue is not within their competence.

Note! If your neighbors are noisy, there is no need to call Rospotrebnadzor employees. Department specialists are not involved in monitoring compliance with the level of silence.

Rospotrebnadzor employees will help if the noise comes from:

from a sports and fitness facility built into the house;
nightclub located in the house;
when operating construction equipment (if the construction site is located near the house);
from air conditioners of retail outlets located in the house.

That is, to apply to Rospotrebnadzor, it is necessary that the noise was caused by equipment, and not by people’s behavior (speech, swearing, singing, playing musical instruments), mass events or car alarms.

To measure noise in an apartment, you must contact directly the Rospotrebnadzor office at your place of residence. This cannot be done electronically.

Private specialist

A private specialist is an expert who has a license and equipment to change the noise level. This can only be a person with a higher environmental or technical education and completion of courses on this expert topic.

The noise measurement service is provided under an agreement concluded with an expert. The cost of services varies depending on how the result is presented to the customer:

research protocol – from 10,000 rubles;
expert opinion (pre-trial examination) – from 20,000 rubles;
expert opinion (forensic examination) – from RUB 30,000.

The cost also increases if measurements need to be taken at night.

An appraisal report is an official document that can be presented in court as evidence.

How to measure the level of background noise in an apartment

One of the most popular and important services is the determination of noise and vibration levels in private houses, apartments, and new buildings.

Typically, a measurement consists of several sequential processes:

The features of a house or apartment are studied - what the load-bearing walls are made of, on what floor the object under study is located, types of windows, etc.
Special instruments (sound level meters, etc.) measure the sound pressure outside, from the street - from vehicles. For comparative analysis, the measurement is carried out first with the windows closed, and then with them open.
The room is also examined for the presence of air exchange sources - these can be ventilation systems, air conditioners, etc.
If necessary and if there are complaints, noise levels are measured at night.
The operation of the refrigerator, ventilation systems, pumps and air conditioners in the apartment is assessed.
If there are industrial or construction sites near a residential building, specialists measure the levels of vibration and noise emanating from them.
After analyzing the results, the environmental specialist voices the conclusion and compliance of the noise level with standards, and gives practical recommendations.

When will construction and technical expertise be needed?

In a noise situation, neighbors are not always to blame. Sometimes the reason is poor sound insulation. The problem is popular for modern new buildings. When carrying out repairs, first of all it is necessary to pay attention to sound insulation.

If excessive audibility has arisen in an old house, and only recently, you need to find out whether the neighbors have undergone renovations. In pursuit of high ceilings and fashionable finishes, apartment owners remove floors and lay laminate directly on the ceiling. As a result, due to the lack of soundproofing coating, audibility between apartments increases significantly.

To prove problems with sound insulation you must:

Talk to your neighbors. Perhaps they are not aware of the situation. In this case, you can try to negotiate peacefully.
If neighbors refuse to resolve the conflict voluntarily, then it is necessary to order a construction and technical examination.

The specialist will conduct an inspection and make a conclusion about compliance with the standards of the soundproofing coating. The result of the work will be an expert opinion. It can be used as evidence in court.

If the court satisfies the plaintiff’s demands, then it will be possible to additionally deduct from the defendant the costs of examinations, legal support and state fees to the court.

Responsibility measures

For violation of the law on silence, you can be subject to the following types of liability:

Administrative. In accordance with Art. 6.4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a fine of 500 to 1,000 rubles is imposed on the guilty person. The decision is made by an administrative commission under the local administration. To bring a neighbor to justice, you must submit an application to the local police officer to draw up a protocol on an administrative violation.
Civil law. If noise from a neighbor’s apartment leads to health problems, then you can recover compensation for moral damages from the culprits. The applicant will have to prove a cause-and-effect relationship between the health disorder and the noise from the neighboring apartment. In practice, such requirements are rarely met.

In 2021, there are no serious measures to address noisy neighbors. The only option is eviction at the request of the district administration. But this requires a whole range of violations (non-payment of bills, noise, dirt). In this case, the court can evict the owner, sell the apartment, and transfer the proceeds from the sale to the former owner.

Lawyer's answers to private questions

I can't sleep at night. In the apartment above there lives an old woman who watches TV loudly at night. I wanted to call Rospotrebnadzor to measure the noise, but they refused. What to do and where to complain?

This issue is not within the competence of Rospotrebnadzor. In such a situation, contact the local police officer. He will have an explanatory conversation with the neighbor. And if she refuses to comply with the rules, she will draw up an administrative protocol.

The apartment across the wall is rented daily. Either there was silence for weeks, then there were drinking sessions, partying, and company. There is no peace day or night. How to punish neighbors?

File a complaint with the Federal Tax Service that the apartment is rented daily. If a neighbor does not pay taxes, he will receive a large fine. Complaints can be repeated regularly until the owner finds permanent residents.

A neighbor installed an air conditioner near my balcony. I can’t open the window to ventilate in the summer. Terrible noise. How to measure noise and prove its fault?

In this situation, you need to call Rospotrebnadzor. They will take measurements and issue an administrative protocol to the neighbor.

What is the permissible noise level (in decibels) in an apartment

According to sanitary standards, this is a volume that does not harm the ears, even if the sounds are emitted for a long time.

Objectively, it is very difficult to determine the difference between noise and sounds; individual perception plays a significant role here, as well as the hearing acuity of a particular citizen.

According to Russian SNIP, the permissible noise level in decibels is:

30 dB at night (from 10 pm to 8 am);
40 dB during the day (from 8 am to 10 pm).

Despite the fact that for a person the normal noise level in dB ranges from 30-50, there are many different circumstances in which the permissible noise level in a residential area may be exceeded, for example, the prolonged crying of a newborn baby.