Builders have a couple houses being built on our street and it sounds like a Tejano Music Festival all day. I work from home so my conference calls sound like i am doing it from a bar.

Any thing that can be done? I looked up code enforcement but saw nothing about noise. I do not really care if they play music, but i can hear every song word for word from my home office.

Can anything be done? I asked to turn it down, but different crew every few days so its never ending.

Call nonemergency police and let them know. They can tell you if they're allowing an exception. When there used to be Albertsons at Texas and SW Pkwy and they would fire very annoyingly loud cannons to try to scare off grackles, they actually had permission so the police wouldn't make them stop.

For construction noise itself, I think there's a restriction as far as what hours they're aloud to be over a certain decibel level.

Noise cancelling headphones? They work really well on planes and might provide an easy solution.

I'm on calls etc all the time from noisy places.
I have these and they work great. Canceling outside noise both from your hearing and it doesn't come though your mic.

https://www.amazon.com/Poly-USB-Plantronics-Bluetooth-Compatible/dp/B092TFTF4P/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3UPN8BPH42895&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.49j935T6znQacUA27DI6knsMPn5ndPWyvqoNsWDuXQjdttiDK6K4M_FJTdQoHEEEm7ATpjYR0j5ir1PUXul--rLUT-F7Gfz7UNUMXVl3XrNYT4Eos2qKvjP-KbbAN6UGwJ0OGPftIW9yVx8FA0HcPSnKsJp1w6HH3b8F9WJD9MrojguCAy9wcryYcHxW2dAYps9bxY9ks5tWlKVcBAaozg.ux5LRJbUVWDa7SrAiwndeWRpQE7i_bec50ktEUfsXFI&dib_tag=se&keywords=poly+headset+wireless&qid=1720832657&sprefix=poly+head%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-3

Scruffy said:

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I'm on calls etc all the time from noisy places.
I have these and they work great. Canceling outside noise both from your hearing and it doesn't come though your mic.

https://www.amazon.com/Poly-USB-Plantronics-Bluetooth-Compatible/dp/B092TFTF4P/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3UPN8BPH42895&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.49j935T6znQacUA27DI6knsMPn5ndPWyvqoNsWDuXQjdttiDK6K4M_FJTdQoHEEEm7ATpjYR0j5ir1PUXul--rLUT-F7Gfz7UNUMXVl3XrNYT4Eos2qKvjP-KbbAN6UGwJ0OGPftIW9yVx8FA0HcPSnKsJp1w6HH3b8F9WJD9MrojguCAy9wcryYcHxW2dAYps9bxY9ks5tWlKVcBAaozg.ux5LRJbUVWDa7SrAiwndeWRpQE7i_bec50ktEUfsXFI&dib_tag=se&keywords=poly+headset+wireless&qid=1720832657&sprefix=poly+head%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-3

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That's interesting....I need to get one.

We use poly headsets at my work to connect to the computer and we use the computer's voice recorder app to record our phone calls.

I have headsets and special microphone for conference calls. That's not the answer.

The default level for noise to be considered a nuisance is 85 decibels, which is actually very loud. I've used a decibel meter inside Reed Arena during the music portion of Breakaway and it didn't get that high.

The city of Bryan may have lower levels set for residential areas. You'd have to ask.

Here's your regulation.


DIVISION 2. - NOISE Sec. 50-121. - General prohibition. Any unreasonably loud, disturbing, unnecessary noise which causes material distress, discomfort, or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof is hereby declared to be a nuisance and, as such, is liable to be abated, is hereby prohibited, and the person guilty of causing, permitting, or suering them or any of them upon any premises or upon any building occupied or controlled by him or her or in any street, alley, sidewalk, or gutter immediately adjacent to such premises shall, upon conviction, be ned as provided in section 1-14. Any noise of such character, intensity, and continued duration which substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities is hereby declared to be a nuisance and, as such, is liable to be abated, is hereby prohibited, and the person guilty of causing, permitting, or suering same upon any premises or in or on any building occupied or controlled by him or her or in any street, alley, sidewalk, or gutter immediately adjacent to such premises shall, upon conviction, be ned as provided in section 1-14. (Code 1975, 17-20; Code 1988, 11-46) Sec. 50-122. - Enumeration. The following acts, among others, are declared to be noise nuisances in violation of this division, but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive: Musical instruments. The playing of any radio, record player, or other musical instrument in such manner or with such volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons of ordinary sensibilities in any dwelling, hotel, or other type of abode. Loudspeakers and ampliers. The use of any stationary loudspeaker or amplier in such manner or with such volume that it disturbs persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof; or The operation of such loudspeaker or amplier at any time on Sunday; provided, however, upon application by the user of such devices, the city council or his or her designee may make special exemption or exception to this clause for such time or times as the council, city manager or his or her designee feels will serve the public welfare, as provided in this article.

Construction work. The erection, including excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair work on any building other than between the hours 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety and convenience, and then only by permit from the city manager or his or her designee, which permit may be renewed during the time the emergency exists. "

https://www.nonoise.org/lawlib/cities/ordinances/Bryan,%20Texas.pdf

Sounds like you have a case to request the sound lowered. The GC may plead the 7am to 7pm stipulation?

Is it going to be of such a volume close by for any length of time?

I am in the new build subdivisions two to three times a week most weeks and in most instances there is no need for the music to be as loud as it is.

I totally agree, but I bet if you called the police they would ask you if you had gone over and talked to the GC to resolve it quickly.

The "noise ordinance" around here is basically: If its a nuisance to you, you can call the 5-0. There might be some kind of decibel rating, but cops don't have a meter and they don't know how to acctually use them AND most imprtantly the code doesn't say at what weighting and over how much time the reading should be taken.

Measuring noise level is a science unto itself and just whipping out a phone app doesn't cut it.

Long story short, if its bothering you, you can call the cops, and they will come out and make a judgement call as to whether its warranted or not.

Thanks . All I was trying to say is meet people half way. They usually respond. Don't call the GC or the cops as your first reaction. Reach out yourself

I had Larry Young Paving working on sidewalks near my house and rattling my windows with their bass for 6 months... I feel your pain.

Maybe install a small window unit in the room. It drowns out any noise.

Let me help you, OP.


"Estoy trabajando. Puedes bajar la msica por favor?"

As someone who had animal control called on her because her dogs were outside barking at 4:30 in the afternoon, I would have much rather had my neighbors who called and narked on me talk to me before calling the cops. I mean, tell me it's bothering you and I can do something about it. Now if they don't resolve it, THEN CALL THE COPS.

"Estoy trabajando. Puedes bajar la msica por favor?"

Wrong.

Say:

"Bajenle a su pinche pedo, mensos"


That will do the trick.

nm

That'll do something.

They are "on your street" ? Man, are your walls made of paper?

I don't pay any attention to this kind of thing. Since Covid, everyone expects non office noise. I've had calls with 5 dogs losing their mind in my house, chickens, geese, and guineas squawking, kids screaming….it is what it is. I find it tough to believe this is causing an issue from inside your house unless they are Nextdoor and even then I'd be surprised. I'm betting it's not audible On the other end.

NM