Edison, NJ Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)

The §12-27.7 amendment to the Edison noise ordinance specifically addresses the days and hours during which construction, demolition, alteration, repair, and similar activity may be carried out within the township. The amendment limits these activities, along with lawn equipment and power tools, to between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekday limits track the underlying noise standard - construction is allowed during normal working hours but cannot push continuous airborne sound at any neighboring residential property line above the N.J.A.C. 7:29-1.2 daytime cap of 65 dBA. Impulsive sound (such as pile driving) is subject to a separate 80 dB Lmax standard under the state code. Edison's Construction Code Official enforces UCC (N.J.A.C. 5:23) construction permitting; noise enforcement is concurrently handled by the Edison Police Department and the Health Department under §12-27. Permit holders who need to work outside the allowed windows (for utility cuts, road work, etc.) must obtain a noise variance from the township in advance.