Fishers, IN Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)
Construction hours in Fishers, IN, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Key Facts
- Summer hours
- 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (May 15–Sep 15)
- Winter hours
- 7 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sep 16–May 14)
- Covers
- Mowers, generators, power tools
- Exempt
- City-approved construction/road work
Summary
Fishers restricts lawn mowers, generators, and construction or repair equipment to 7 a.m.–10 p.m. from May 15 to September 15, and 7 a.m.–9 p.m. the rest of the year.
The use and operation of lawn mowers, weed blowers, garden tractors, construction and repair equipment, go-carts, generators and power tools and the like, shall be limited to the following hours: between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. May 15 to September 15, and 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. September 16 to May 14 only.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).
Full Breakdown
Fishers City Code § 98.02(E) limits the use and operation of lawn mowers, weed blowers, garden tractors, construction and repair equipment, go-carts, generators, and power tools to specific hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from May 15 through September 15, and 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from September 16 through May 14. Section 98.03(I) exempts construction or road work approved by the city or another governmental entity, plus projects with a Nickel Plate District Construction Waiver from the Board of Public Works and Safety. Fishers Police Department cites violations under § 98.99.
Violations & Fines
Cited by Fishers Police Department under § 98.99; fine set by the Ordinance Violations Bureau schedule in § 36.08, escalating to Fishers City Court if unpaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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