Construction hours in Alexandria, VA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Alexandria allows construction Mon-Fri 7 AM-6 PM, Sat 9 AM-6 PM; prohibited Sundays and holidays. Pile drivers more restrictive: M-F 9 AM-6 PM, Sat 10 AM-4 PM. Title 11 Chapter 5.
Construction in Alexandria is limited to designated hours set by local ordinance under VA Code §15.2-926. Most Virginia cities allow 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday with restricted or prohibited Sunday and holiday work. Equipment must have functioning mufflers. Emergency utility work by Dominion Energy, Appalachian Power, and other providers is exempt. Extended-hours permits available for large commercial projects. Violation complaints go to code enforcement.
First offense: $250 typical. Stop-work orders for egregious violations. Repeat: up to $1,000.
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