Glendale makes it unlawful to play sound equipment loud enough to be heard more than 125 feet from the premises when it disturbs a reasonable person. From 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., excessive or offensive noise heard off the premises is unlawful. We found no decibel number in the code.
Commercial audio visual company in Glendale, AZ
Enzo Audio Visual is a commercial audio visual company in Glendale that designs, installs and services sound, video, security and network systems for restaurants, bars, offices and warehouses. Below is what we install here, and the Glendale rules worth knowing before you start.
From Westgate and the Sports and Entertainment District to downtown Glendale.
What we install in Glendale
Each link below covers one system in Glendale: what we install, how the job goes and which local rules apply.
Sound and video
Commercial audioMusic heard past 125 feet can be unlawful, and quiet hours start at 10 p.m.TV and video distributionCardinals home games and the Dec. 30 Fiesta Bowl run on a set schedule.LED video wallsA screen facing the street can count as a window sign: 30% of the glass.Digital signage and menu boardsDrive-through menu boards can carry video, up to 64 sq ft.Conference room AVMeeting rooms where the call starts on time.Event audio and videoSound and screens for events and conferences.AV control systemsOne tablet or wall panel for TVs, music and lights.
Security and access
Networks and connectivity
Structured data cablingCat6 and fiber, labeled, tested and certified.Fiber optic installationFiber between floors, buildings and racks.Business WiFiCoverage planned room by room, patio included.Business phone systemsDesk and cordless phones on your own network.Backup internetStorm drain trenching on 47th Ave runs through spring 2027.
Checked November 2026
Before you install in Glendale
Each rule below comes from the City of Glendale and changes how we plan a job here, so we check it before we quote.
A Glendale bar or cocktail lounge must be at least 100 feet from single-family-zoned property, and its outdoor seating and patio at least 200 feet from residentially zoned property. Check your own parcel's zoning.
Glendale treats anything placed inside a building so it is meant to be seen from the public right-of-way as a window sign, capped at 30% of the exterior window area. We confirm with Planning before we hang a screen that faces out.
Where your district allows one, a building gets one electronic reader panel, up to 32 square feet, static text only with at least an 8 second hold. Drive-through menu boards are separate: video and audio allowed, up to 64 square feet, 2 per lane, 100 feet from residential use.
Source: Glendale Unified Development Code 35.4.310 and 35.4.311
Glendale's amended electrical code treats any area where food or beverage is prepared, served or dispensed as a kitchen for GFCI protection, so bars are covered.
Source: Glendale 2024 building code amendments (NEC 210.8(B)(2))
Glendale Fire's key box regulation calls for UL 1037 boxes mounted 60 to 72 inches high, within 5 feet of the door on the swing side. It cites the 2018 code, so confirm current requirements with Fire Prevention.
Source: Glendale Fire Regulation 506
Glendale permits at a glance
- Codes for new plans
- 2024 codes, effective Jan. 9, 2026, with the 2023 NEC. Plans submitted after July 9, 2026 follow the 2024 codes.
- Low-voltage permits
- No low-voltage rule found on the city's pages. Its homeowner permit Q&A says extending a circuit or adding outlets needs a permit and does not mention low-voltage wiring, so we ask on each job.
- Building permits
- Development Services, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., 623-930-2800. Plans go in by email as one PDF.
- Fire inspections
- After a permit is issued, call (623) 915-3263
- Noise complaints
- Glendale Police non-emergency, 623-930-3000
Where we work in Glendale
Westgate and the Sports and Entertainment District
The district covers about 6 square miles around State Farm Stadium, and the city-owned Desert Diamond Arena anchors Westgate. Game days and arena shows run on a published schedule, and parking around both venues charges on event days. See TV and video distribution in Glendale and event audio and video.
VAI Resort
The resort project sits across from State Farm Stadium. Its own FAQ lists 11 dining spots and 27 bars and cocktail lounges across four hotels, and no opening date has been announced. Venues like that need commercial audio planned zone by zone.
Camelback Ranch
Spring training starts February 19, 2027, with the Dodgers and White Sox. Game days bring crowds, so conference room AV and digital signage matter too.
Downtown and Grand Avenue
The city's Central Core Sidewalk Infill project covers 11 streets near downtown, with construction slated to begin in January 2026. ADOT's US 60 pavement rehabilitation runs from 85th Avenue to I-17 (check ADOT for current status). Shops and offices here can add backup internet and door access.
Questions about AV and security work in Glendale
How loud can my Glendale patio music be?
We found no decibel limit in the city code. Sound heard more than 125 feet from the premises that disturbs a reasonable person is unlawful, and from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. excessive or offensive noise heard off the premises is unlawful. We aim speakers and lock the maximum level to stay inside that.
Does a TV in my front window count as a sign in Glendale?
It can. Glendale defines a window sign as one placed immediately behind a window pane to attract people outside, and caps it at 30% of the exterior window area. Screens only seen inside are exempt, and we confirm with Planning for a screen that faces out.
Which building code does Glendale use?
The 2024 International Codes with Glendale's amendments, effective January 9, 2026, and the 2023 National Electrical Code. Plans submitted after July 9, 2026 must comply with the 2024 codes.
Who do I call about permits in Glendale?
Development Services at 623-930-2800, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fire inspections after a permit is issued are scheduled at (623) 915-3263.
What hours do you work?
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Call (602) 769-7992 or request service.
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