Construction Hours: Bloomfield vs Newark
How do construction hours rules compare between Bloomfield, NJ and Newark, NJ?
Bloomfield has fewer restrictions than Newark.
Bloomfield, NJ
Essex County
Heavy construction equipment (pile drivers, pneumatic hammers, hoists) prohibited 6 p.m.–8 a.m. and on Sundays and legal holidays under Ch. 380.
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Essex County
Newark Ch. 20:3 prohibits construction noise before 7 a.m. on weekdays. Weekend/holiday construction restrictions apply. After-hours construction requires a noise variance permit.
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| Fact | Bloomfield | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Ch. 380 (Noise) | Ch. 20:3 (Noise Control) |
| Allowed Hours | Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | - |
| Prohibited | Before 8 a.m., after 6 p.m., Sun/holidays | - |
| Enforcement | Township Code Enforcement | - |
| Weekdays | - | No construction before 7 a.m. |
| Loading/Unloading | - | Prohibited 10 p.m.–6 a.m. |
| Variance | - | Required for after-hours work |
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Bloomfield FAQ
What are the allowed construction hours in Bloomfield?
Heavy construction equipment (pile drivers, pneumatic hammers, hoists) prohibited 6 p.m.–8 a.m. and on Sundays and legal holidays under Ch. 380.
Can construction work happen on weekends in Bloomfield?
Code: Ch. 380 (Noise). Allowed Hours: Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.. Prohibited: Before 8 a.m., after 6 p.m., Sun/holidays. Enforcement: Township Code Enforcement.
Newark FAQ
What are the allowed construction hours in Newark?
Newark Ch. 20:3 prohibits construction noise before 7 a.m. on weekdays. Weekend/holiday construction restrictions apply. After-hours construction requires a noise variance permit.
Can construction work happen on weekends in Newark?
Code: Ch. 20:3 (Noise Control). Weekdays: No construction before 7 a.m.. Loading/Unloading: Prohibited 10 p.m.–6 a.m.. Variance: Required for after-hours work.
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