Many people share in the common complaint of a noisy neighbor. It may be noisy children, pets or loud music.
If an open line of communication exists attempts can be made to resolve the problem. If there is a threat of a verbal or physical confrontation, notify HPD at 911. The HPD officer will make a "subjective" determination on wether the noise is unreasonable taking into consideration the circumstances surrounding the nuisance (i.e. the time of day or night, volume, etc.).
The appropriate Honolulu Police Department district station can also assist with finding a long term solution. The appropriate telephone numbers are listed on the back of this manual.
Another useful method is to contact mediation services such as the Mediation Center of the Pacific at 521-6767. Mediation is a process in which the parties to a dispute meet with a trained impartial person (a mediator) who helps them resolve their dispute. The mediator meets with all sides, together and separately, and uses a variety of techniques to help the parties come to a resolution.
(b) In all other districts, sound pressure levels from any activity shall not exceed, at any point at or beyond the lot boundaries, the maximum number of decibels for each of the octave bands as set forth in the table below provided, however, that where such districts permit residences or where such districts adjoin districts which permit residences, apartments or hotels, the maximum sound pressure levels at or beyond the lot boundary shall be reduced seven decibels from the levels indicated in said table for hours between eight a.m. and six p.m., and shall be reduced 10 decibels between six p.m. and eight a.m.
Octave Band Center Frequency
(Hertz)Sound Pressure Level
(Decibels)31.5 79 63 79 125 74 250 66 500 59 1,000 53 2,000 47 4,000 41 8,000 39