Erie, PA Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)

The City of Erie's Codified Ordinances do not contain a dedicated construction-hours provision setting permitted start and stop times (such as 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays). Instead, construction noise is policed under the general disorderly conduct standard in Article 705: Section 705.01 prohibits disturbing the good order and quiet of the City by clamor or noise, and Section 705.02(d) makes it disorderly conduct to shout or make a noise either outside or inside a building during the nighttime to the annoyance or disturbance of any number of persons. As a practical matter, early-morning or late-night construction that disturbs residents can be charged under these provisions, while ordinary daytime construction is generally tolerated. Motorized construction equipment used on a highway is also subject to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code muffler and noise-control requirement (75 Pa.C.S. Section 4523). Residents seeking firm construction-hour limits should confirm any project-specific conditions through the City of Erie's Planning and Neighborhood Resources / Zoning office, since none are fixed in the noise ordinance itself.