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Noise levels in an apartment in dBA

Which daytime and nighttime noise levels are commonly specified for residential premises and why measurements are needed.

Noise levels

Common reference levels for residential premises are up to 40 dBA during the day and up to 30 dBA at night; the maximum permissible values are 55 dBA during the day and 45 dBA at night. For court, it is important that measurements are performed correctly and linked to a specific noise source.

Enquiry

Describe the noise and attach evidence

The lawyer will assess where to complain, what evidence is needed, whether a lawsuit has prospects and what remedies can be sought: stopping the noise, remedying the violation, and recovering compensation for non-pecuniary harm and costs.

neighbour noise, renovation, music, stomping, tenants;
complaints to the police, ОАТИ, Rospotrebnadzor and the property management company;
drafting formal demands, lawsuits and motions;
legal support during expert examinations and noise measurements;
representation in court.

Situation Your name Contact telephone or email * Address / district / building Briefly describe the noise * Attach video, audio, responses, complaints, official records and opinions

Up to 10 files of 10 MB each. Retain the original recordings; arrange submission of large materials separately.

I give consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of considering and responding to my enquiry.

How data is processed: Personal Data Processing Policy. Attach only materials relevant to the noise; redact unnecessary data about other people.

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Dates and times of noise, videos, complaints to the police/ОАТИ/Rospotrebnadzor and responses from the authorities are useful for an initial assessment.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.