Construction hours in Cobb County, GA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Cobb County Ch. 50, Art. VII — construction noise subject to 70 dB daytime limit. Sunday construction permitted 9 AM–6:59 PM (2023 amendment). Residential projects exempt from daytime commercial project noise rules.
Cobb County's noise code (§50-257) as amended in 2023 sets a 70 dB daytime limit for all noise including construction. The 2023 amendment specifically allowed Sunday construction from 9 AM to 6:59 PM, previously prohibited. The amendment focused on residential projects; commercial projects may have additional restrictions. Quiet hours (11 PM–7 AM) prohibit construction activity above 65 dB. Building permit conditions may impose further restrictions for specific projects. Emergency work authorized by a government agency is exempt.
First offense: $250 typical. Stop-work orders for egregious violations. Repeat: up to $1,000.
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