For music and entertainment venues opening up in New Orleans, many owners are asking themselves “Am I disturbing my neighbors? Will they file a noise complaint?”
New Orleans is full of historic neighborhoods, and the culture of live music runs throughout. These venues are typically in close proximity to residents. Additionally, the building structures themselves tend to be historic and not in the necessary condition to attenuate sound.
Commercial Acoustics has combed through the New Orleans Noise Ordinance code, and knows exactly how to measure for compliance.
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We provided testing for a venue opening soon in the Bywater / Marigny district, prior to their meeting with New Orleans City Council members. Like many theaters in this area, multiple neighbors are adjacent to the space, and the space itself boats a stage on the back patio.
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Using an SPL meter, the code requires testing L10 and Lmax decibel levels for no less than a 10-minute reading at a specified distance away from the property line. The decibel levels required not to exceed are based on which ordinance district your venue falls under.
Please reach out to Commercial Acoustics for your noise ordinance compliance needs.
