Construction hours in Salt Lake County, UT — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction permitted 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 8 PM weekends/holidays in unincorporated Salt Lake County. Outside these hours requires a special permit from the building division.
Salt Lake County Code 9.04 restricts impact tools, power equipment, and heavy machinery to daytime hours. Emergency utility work exempt. Cities within the county (Sandy, Draper, Herriman) set their own windows, generally 7 AM to 9 PM. Contact Salt Lake County at (385) 468-7000. This Salt Lake County ordinance applies to unincorporated areas (Magna, Kearns, White City, Copperton, Emigration Canyon, and similar unincorporated zones). Residents inside incorporated cities follow their own municipal code. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, penalty schedules, appeal processes, and any exemptions or grandfathering provisions, contact Salt Lake County at (385) 468-7000 or consult the county code library directly. Always verify with county staff before relying on summary information, as ordinances are updated periodically.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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