Construction Hours: San Francisco vs Seattle
How do construction hours rules compare between San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA?
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco County
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Seattle, WA
King County
Under SMC 25.08, construction is permitted 7 AM–7 PM on weekdays and 9 AM–7 PM on weekends and legal holidays. Construction noise may not exceed 75 dBA. SDCI enforces; violations may result in stop-work orders.
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| Fact | San Francisco | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Code | - | SMC 25.08 |
| Weekday Hours | - | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Weekend/Holiday Hours | - | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Max dBA | - | 75 dBA |
| Enforcement | - | SDCI, (206) 615-0808; stop-work orders possible |
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San Francisco FAQ
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Seattle FAQ
What are the allowed construction hours in Seattle?
Under SMC 25.08, construction is permitted 7 AM–7 PM on weekdays and 9 AM–7 PM on weekends and legal holidays. Construction noise may not exceed 75 dBA. SDCI enforces; violations may result in stop-work orders.
Can construction work happen on weekends in Seattle?
Code: SMC 25.08. Weekday Hours: 7 AM–7 PM. Weekend/Holiday Hours: 9 AM–7 PM. Max dBA: 75 dBA.
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