🔊 Noise Ordinances/Construction Hours

Construction Hours: Boston vs Chelsea

How do construction hours rules compare between Boston, MA and Chelsea, MA?

Chelsea has fewer restrictions than Boston.

Boston, MA

Suffolk County

Heavy Restrictions

Boston limits construction to weekdays only, 7 AM to 6 PM, with no weekend or holiday work unless an Off Hours Permit is obtained from Inspectional Services.

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Chelsea, MA

Suffolk County

Some Restrictions

Construction noise regulated under Chelsea Code Ch. 16 and MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10. Standard hours are Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–5 PM; no construction on Sundays or holidays. Permits may specify narrower windows.

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Key Facts Comparison

Fact	Boston	Chelsea
Weekday Hours	7 AM - 6 PM	-
Weekends	Permit required	-
Permit Fee	$100 per event	-
Fine	$300 per day	-
Weekdays	-	7 AM – 6 PM
Saturdays	-	8 AM – 5 PM
Sundays/Holidays	-	Prohibited
Authority	-	Chelsea Code Ch. 16 / 310 CMR 7.10

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Boston FAQ

What are the allowed construction hours in Boston?

Boston limits construction to weekdays only, 7 AM to 6 PM, with no weekend or holiday work unless an Off Hours Permit is obtained from Inspectional Services.

Can construction work happen on weekends in Boston?

Weekday Hours: 7 AM - 6 PM. Weekends: Permit required. Permit Fee: $100 per event. Fine: $300 per day.

Chelsea FAQ

What are the allowed construction hours in Chelsea?

Can construction work happen on weekends in Chelsea?

Weekdays: 7 AM – 6 PM. Saturdays: 8 AM – 5 PM. Sundays/Holidays: Prohibited. Authority: Chelsea Code Ch. 16 / 310 CMR 7.10.

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