Phoenix City Code Chapter 23 limits construction-equipment noise to roughly 75 dBA at the receiving property line during permitted construction hours. Operating outside hours or above the limit triggers civil penalties and stop-work orders.
Phoenix Code Chapter 23 (Noise) and Chapter 36 zoning combine to regulate construction sound. Construction is generally permitted Monday-Saturday 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (5:00 a.m. start helps avoid summer heat) and prohibited Sundays and major holidays except for emergency work. Equipment noise must not exceed approximately 75 dBA at the nearest residential property line during permitted hours. Specialized loud activities (pile driving, rock breaking) need separate noise-variance approval. Generators, compressors, and idling diesel engines fall under the same limit. Variances for after-hours work require written approval from the Planning and Development Department for traffic or weather-driven scheduling.
Construction noise violations are civil infractions under Chapter 23 with fines starting around $100 and escalating to Class 1 misdemeanor levels (up to $2,500) for repeats. Inspectors can issue Stop Work Orders halting projects until compliance is shown.
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