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Davenport, IA Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Construction hours in Davenport, IA, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.

Key Facts

Allowed
Daytime 7 AM-10 PM
Sunday/Holiday
Restricted
Max Level
85 dBA at property line
Exempt
City crews & utilities
Code
Sec. 8.19.070(E)

Summary

Construction tools are allowed daytime hours (7 AM to 10 PM) on weekdays and Saturdays. Nighttime, Sunday, and holiday work that disturbs homes is prohibited, and noise cannot exceed 85 dBA at any property line.

At any other time so that the sound level across a real property boundary exceeds the limit of eighty-five dBA.

Source: Davenport Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4820400; v43 updated 2026-03-11; through 03-11-2026).

Full Breakdown

Section 8.19.070(E) bars operating construction, drilling, or demolition tools during nighttime hours on weekdays and Saturday, or any time on Sunday or holidays, when the sound creates a noise disturbance across a residential property boundary. At all other times, construction noise cannot exceed 85 dBA across a real property boundary. City public-services crews, city-contracted work, and public utilities are exempt. Daytime hours are defined as 7 AM to 10 PM (Sec. 8.19.020). Domestic power tools are handled separately under Sec. 8.19.070(M).

Violations & Fines

Simple misdemeanor under Sec. 8.19.170: $25 to $100 fine and up to 30 days jail, each day a separate offense. The environmental officer may issue an abatement order under Sec. 8.19.140.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run construction equipment on Sunday?
No. Sec. 8.19.070(E) prohibits construction, drilling, and demolition tools any time on Sundays or holidays when the noise carries across a residential property line.
Is there a decibel cap during allowed hours?
Yes. Construction noise cannot exceed 85 dBA measured across a real property boundary.

Sources & Official References

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