Roskachestvo explained the ways to deal with noisy neighbors

Russians who violate the rules of silence in residential buildings can be brought to administrative responsibility, the press service of Roskachestvo reported on Wednesday, July 15. The organization's experts explained the current noise standards and the procedure for contacting law enforcement agencies.

According to the established rules, during the daytime from 7:00 to 23:00, the noise level in apartments should not exceed 40-55 decibels. For comparison, experts cite the volume of ordinary human speech (40 dB) and the sound of a running car engine (55 dB). At night, the standard is reduced to 30-45 decibels, which is comparable to the noise of a running refrigerator.

Additional restrictions may apply in Russian regions. In particular, in Moscow, repair work is allowed only on weekdays from 9:00 to 19:00 with a mandatory "quiet hour" from 13:00 to 15:00. At the same time, the rules on silence do not affect the elimination of the consequences of accidents, urgent work and noise associated with religious rituals.

Experts paid special attention to the noise made by children and animals. If a dog barks at the neighbors at the wrong time, the owner may be required to take training courses with her through contacting the district police officer. In the case of a crying baby, it is almost impossible to hold tenants accountable, since this is not considered a violation, however, if a child of conscious age runs and screams at night, this is a reason for complaint.

"If you have suspicions that a child is being mistreated, then you should complain to the guardianship authorities or the police," Roskachestvo stressed.

To solve the problem, experts recommend first calling the police or the district police officer to fix the violation and impose a fine. You can also contact the HOA or Housing and Communal Services for an explanatory conversation. If the noise continues, residents have the right to file a lawsuit by preparing sound recordings, witness statements, or the results of noise level measurements with special devices.

The organization warned citizens against attempts to deal with violators on their own. Threats, damage to property, or the use of force can lead to noisy neighbors filing a counterclaim.

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