Noise/Amplified Sound

This page is taken from the Stanford University Student Organization Handbook 2003-2004 Event Planning section.

Office of Student Activities Tresidder Memorial Union, 2nd Floor, 723-2733

Residential Education Old Union, 3rd Floor, 725-2800

Since Stanford is a residential community, everyone has a responsibility to moderate noise. University policies on noise are based upon local ordinances. Current guidelines include:

* Amplified sound is not permitted during class hours in areas that could disturb classes.

* Amplified sound is only permitted in White Plaza between noon and 1 p.m. on weekdays.

* Amplified sound at evening events must be significantly curtailed by 10 p.m. on weekdays and 1 a.m. on weekends.

* For indoor events, open only windows and doors that face away from neighbors who are likely to be disturbed.

* Distribute a flyer beforehand to neighbors likely to be disturbed with the date and time of the event and a phone number and contact person whom neighbors can call before calling the police.

For further information, please view the revised guidelines on noise/amplified sound policy from the University's Office of the General Counsel.