Construction hours in Corpus Christi, TX — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Corpus Christi limits construction noise under Chapter 31. Construction must comply with 70 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime limits. Emergency utility repairs are exempt. Contact Code Compliance at 311 for complaints.
Construction activity in Corpus Christi is subject to the same Chapter 31 noise limits as other sources: 70 dBA during daytime hours and 60 dBA during nighttime. Section 31-6 provides exceptions for construction of public improvements and emergency utility work. The city does not impose separate weekday-versus-weekend construction hour windows beyond the general decibel thresholds, but nighttime construction that exceeds 60 dBA would violate the ordinance. Equipment must have functioning mufflers per Section 31-2 which lists engine exhaust without a proper muffler as an enumerated nuisance. Building permits are administered by the Development Services Department. Code Compliance handles construction noise complaints during business hours and CCPD handles after-hours complaints. Call 311 or (361) 826-2489 to report issues.
Fine up to $500 per offense. Stop-work orders may be issued for egregious violations. Repeat offenders face escalating fines up to $2,000.
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