Construction hours in Ulster County, NY — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction hours are set by each municipality. Most Ulster County towns allow construction 7am to 6pm or 7pm Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday construction except for emergencies.
Kingston restricts construction noise to 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Saturday under Chapter 270. Woodstock allows construction 8:00am to 6:00pm weekdays, 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays, with no Sunday or legal holiday construction. New Paltz limits construction to 7:00am to 8:00pm weekdays and 9:00am to 6:00pm weekends. Emergency repairs and homeowner DIY projects may be exempt in some jurisdictions. Commercial contractors generally need to observe stricter hours than residential owners working on their own property.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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