Pinal County, AZ Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)
Construction hours in Pinal County, AZ, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Key Facts
- Summer hours (near homes)
- 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Winter hours (near homes)
- 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Weekends/holidays
- 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Concrete pour start
- 5am summer / 6am winter
- Override
- Permit from Planning Dept
Summary
In unincorporated Pinal County, near homes construction generally runs 6am-7pm (Apr 15-Oct 15) or 7am-7pm (Oct 16-Apr 14), and only 7am-7pm on weekends and holidays. Concrete pours may start earlier. Cities set their own hours.
From April fifteenth to October fifteenth, inclusive, all other construction or repair work shall not begin prior to 6:00 a.m. and must stop by 7:00 p.m. each day, in or within five hundred (500) feet of a residential property... From October sixteenth to April fourteenth, inclusive, all other construction or repair work shall not begin prior to 7:00 a.m. and must be stopped by 7:00 p.m.
Full Breakdown
Section 8.0 of the Excessive Noise Ordinance limits construction hours within 500 feet of residential property. April 15-October 15: work must not begin before 6:00 a.m. and must stop by 7:00 p.m. October 16-April 14: not before 7:00 a.m., stop by 7:00 p.m. Non-residential areas beyond 500 feet may start at 5:00 a.m. Concrete may be poured 5am-7pm (summer) or 6am-7pm (winter). On any Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, work runs 7am-7pm and concrete 6am-7pm. A permit from Planning and Development Services can authorize other times.
Violations & Fines
Working outside allowed hours without a permit is a class 1 misdemeanor (disorderly conduct) plus civil fines up to $750/day; each day is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can construction start before 6 a.m. in Pinal County?
Are weekends restricted?
Sources & Official References
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