Amplified Sound Policy

Title

Carolina Union: Amplified Sound Policy

Introduction

Purpose

This policy is meant to:

  • ensure sound in the Pit does not negatively impact libraries and classroom buildings during academic instruction times, and
  • provide a process for requesting amplified sound in advance with the Carolina Union.

Scope

This Policy applies to Carolina Union exterior locations and their usage by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("UNC-Chapel Hill" or "University") students, staff, faculty, and guests. This includes Registered Student Organizations, University Departments, and Non-Affiliates.

Policy

Policy Statement

  • Amplified sound is permitted outdoors on:
    • Fridays between 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.,
    • Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., and
    • Sundays from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Events with amplified sound are prohibited outdoors during class hours, regardless of the time of day, except for Monday through Friday between 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. in the:
    • Pit,
    • Plaza,
    • Lenoir Grounds,
    • Davis Courtyard, and
    • SASB Courtyard.
  • All outdoor events are subject to the noise provision of the Town of Chapel Hill Code of Ordinances (Chapter 11, Article III).
  • Organizations seeking to have events outdoors that involve sound must be explicit about their intent when making a reservation with Event Services.
  • Carolina Union staff are responsible for deciding what sound levels are acceptable.
  • Your event's sound levels must not exceed those acceptable levels.
  • If Carolina Union staff asks you to lower the sound level, you must do so immediately and without question. Failure to do so could result in the cancellation of your reservations for the balance of the semester and/or academic year.
  • This policy follows the UNC-Chapel Hill Facilities Use Policy.

Exceptions

  • You must submit all requests for exceptions to the Amplified Sound Policy in writing via email.
  • You must send the email to the Carolina Union's Event Services Office at eventservices@unc.edu.
  • Your email must contain the following information:
    • Subject Line: Amplified Sound Exception
    • Event Name
    • Date of Event
  • You must submit the exception request at least seven business days before the requested reservation date.

Related Requirements

External Regulations and Consequences

University Policies, Standards, and Procedures

Contact Information

Unit: Carolina Union, Office of Event Services

Email: eventservices@unc.edu

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