Columbia Blowing whistles ordinance (§ 16-261)
Chapter 16: Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions · Article III. Noise
The blowing of any locomotive whistle or whistle attached to any stationary boiler, except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work, or as a warning of fire or danger, or upon request of proper city authorities, is hereby declared unlawful.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 16-261
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.