Construction hours in Edmonds, WA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction noise is exempt from Edmonds noise limits under ECC §5.30.110 on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and federal holidays. Violations are subject to civil penalties.
Edmonds's construction noise regulations limit the hours during which power tools, heavy equipment, and other noise-generating construction activities may operate in residential and mixed-use areas. Permitted hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No construction is allowed on Sundays or county-recognized holidays. Emergency repairs and public infrastructure projects may receive variances. Contractors must use muffled equipment where feasible and stage the noisiest operations early in the permitted window. The maritime to continental climate of Washington can affect seasonal construction schedules.
Construction outside permitted hours carries fines of $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations. Stop-work orders may be issued for repeat offenders.
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