There are rules regarding music volume levels. These rules are outlined in the Music Guidelines. The rules are in place to maintain peace and order in the neighborhood.
What does this product or service mean?
It is always prohibited to cause a nuisance or noise disturbance to neighbors. This applies to everyone.
The Music Guidelines are agreements regarding noise. These agreements apply to everyone—residents as well as business owners.
The rules cover music coming from homes, stores, and other buildings. Outdoor music is also included. The goal is to prevent nuisance for nearby residents.
The guidelines supplement other permits, such as the liquor and hospitality permit.
How do you apply for this?
If you play music, you must comply with the noise standards. Do not play loud music that disturbs others.
Noise pollution occurs when sound levels exceed the values in the table below.
This refers to the average sound level over a longer period (Lar, LT) and the maximum sound level (Lamax). These levels are measured in dB(A), a unit of sound that accounts for how people perceive sound.
The measurements apply to the locations listed in the table, such as building facades and inside buildings. The noise levels include unamplified music. The additional 10 dB(A) penalty for clearly recognizable sound is not included in these values.
| 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. | |
| Long-term averages on building facades | 50 dB(A) | 45 dB(A) | 40 dB(A) |
| Long-term averages inside and adjacent to buildings | 35 dB(A) | 30 dB(A) | 25 dB(A) |
| Maximum noise level on building facades | 70 dB(A) | 65 dB(A) | 60 dB(A) |
| Maximum noise level inside and adjacent to buildings | 55 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) | 45 dB(A) |
Who can you contact?
If you have any questions about the Music Directive, please contact:
Directorate of Supervision and Enforcement (T&H)
Adress: Kaya Grandi 56-58
Telephone: (+599) 790 0707
Email: bisami_th@bonairegov.com
Opening hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
What do we do with your personal data?
When you submit an application or report, the Public Entity of Bonaire needs your personal data. The Public Entity of Bonaire handles your data with care.
The BES Personal Data Protection Act specifies how the Public Entity of Bonaire must do this.
The most important rules are:
- The Public Entity of Bonaire only requests data that is necessary for processing your application or report.
- They record and process your data securely, confidentially, and with care
- Your data will only be used for the application or report, or for something directly related to it.
- Your data will not be retained longer than necessary for the application or report.
- Other organizations will only receive your data if required by law.
- You may ask how your data is being used and what happens to it.
