Amplified Sound Policy

Title

Carolina Union: Amplified Sound Policy

Introduction

Purpose

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

Scope of Applicability

This policy applies to all students, staff, faculty, and guests in the Pit.

Policy

Policy Statement

  • Amplified sound is permitted outdoors on Fridays between 5pm - 10pm, Saturdays from 8am - 10pm, and Sundays from 8am - 7pm. 

  • Events with amplified events are prohibited outdoors during class hours, regardless of the time of day with the exception of Monday through Friday between 12pm - 1pm in the Pit, Plaza, 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.  

  • If asked by Carolina Union Staff 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. 

  • Amplified sound in the Pit, other than from personal systems such as “boom boxes” or pc speakers, is prohibited due to the proximity of libraries and classroom buildings. Any other sound system must be arranged in advance with Event Services and/or staffed by Carolina Union staff at an hourly cost to the client. 

  • The sound level is not to exceed acceptable levels as decided by the Carolina Union staff. 

  • This policy follows the UNC-CH Facilities Use Policy. 

Exceptions 

Exceptions to the Amplified Sound policy must be submitted and approved by the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. Approved exceptions should be communicated to Event Services in writing. 

Related Requirements

External Regulations and Consequences

University Policies, Standards, and Procedures

Contact Information

3103 FPG Student Union
Corner of South & Raleigh Road
209 South Road, CB # 5210
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5210

Carolina Union Guest Services
(919) 962-2285

Hearing Impaired
T-711 (NC Relay)

Details

Article ID: 132438
Created
Thu 4/8/21 9:31 PM
Modified
Tue 10/31/23 1:18 PM
Effective Date
If the date on which this document became/becomes enforceable differs from the Origination or Last Revision, this attribute reflects the date on which it is/was enforcable.
02/23/2022 12:00 AM
Issuing Officer
Name of the document Issuing Officer. This is the individual whose organizational authority covers the policy scope and who is primarily responsible for the policy.
Issuing Officer Title
Title of the person who is primarily responsible for issuing this policy.
Director, Event Services
Last Review
Date on which the most recent document review was completed.
07/20/2023 10:50 AM
Last Revised
Date on which the most recent changes to this document were approved.
07/20/2023 10:50 AM
Next Review
Date on which the next document review is due.
04/26/2024 12:00 AM
Origination
Date on which the original version of this document was first made official.
08/01/2012 12:00 AM
Responsible Unit
School, Department, or other organizational unit issuing this document.
Carolina Union