Galloway Township, NJ Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)
Construction hours in Galloway Township, NJ, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Key Facts
- Mon–Sat hours
- 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Sunday hours
- 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Emergency permit
- Up to 3 days, Code Official
- Chapter
- Code Chapter 253, Noise
- Max fine
- $2,000 per offense
Summary
Under Galloway Township Code Chapter 253, building erection, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair is prohibited except 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, unless an urgent public-health/safety permit is issued.
Construction or repairing of buildings: the erection (including excavating), demolition, alteration or repair of any building other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4814540; v36 updated 2026-03-10; through 03-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 253 lists construction and repair of buildings among regulated noises. The erection (including excavating), demolition, alteration or repair of any building is limited to daytime hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. In cases of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety, the Construction Code Official may issue a permit for up to three days while the emergency continues, renewable while it persists. Outside those windows, construction noise is a Chapter 253 violation enforced by the Township.
Violations & Fines
A Chapter 253 conviction carries a fine up to $2,000, up to 90 days jail and/or up to 90 days community service; each day of violation is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can contractors work on Sunday in Galloway?
What about emergency repairs after hours?
Sources & Official References
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