Construction hours in Glendale, AZ — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Glendale regulates construction noise under Sec. 25-68 with seasonal hours. Concrete work allowed from 5 AM to 7 PM (April 15 to October 15) and 6 AM to 7 PM (October 16 to April 14). No construction on Sundays or state/federal holidays without a permit.
Section 25-68 of the Glendale City Code restricts construction of buildings and other projects, including operation of pile drivers, power shovels, pneumatic hammers, derricks, and power hoists. Concrete pouring has seasonal hours: April 15 through October 15, concrete may be poured from 5 AM to 7 PM; October 16 through April 14, from 6 AM to 7 PM. The early summer start accommodates extreme desert heat that regularly exceeds 110°F. No outside construction or repair work on Sundays or state and federal holidays unless an appropriate permit has been obtained. Emergency construction work is exempt. Equipment must have functioning mufflers. Extended-hours permits are available through the Building Safety Division for qualifying projects.
Violation is a misdemeanor under Ch. 25. Stop-work orders for unpermitted work. Fines up to $2,500 per offense. Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.
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