Hoover, AL Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)
Construction hours in Hoover, AL, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Key Facts
- Weekday/Saturday hours
- 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Sunday hours
- 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Max fine
- $500 per day
- Max jail
- 180 days
Summary
Hoover restricts exterior construction to 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday, with exceptions by application only.
"Exterior work authorized under this permit shall be performed only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, unless written exception is granted by the building official or other official of the City of Hoover."
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23).
Full Breakdown
Every permit for grading, construction, demolition, or exterior additions in Hoover must carry a legend limiting exterior work to 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday, per City Code § 6-4. The building official can further restrict weekend hours near homes, churches, and related facilities, and can grant written exceptions on application.
Violations & Fines
Violating the posted hours is cause for permit revocation and is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500, up to 180 days in jail, or both; each day of violation is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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