Construction hours in Irvine, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Irvine strictly limits construction to 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM-6:00 PM on Saturdays. No construction is permitted on Sundays or federal holidays without a temporary waiver from the Chief Building Official.
Under IMC Title 6, Division 8, Chapter 2 (Noise), construction activities and agricultural operations may occur between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Saturdays. No construction activities are permitted outside these hours or on Sundays and federal holidays. A temporary waiver may be granted by the Chief Building Official or authorized representative for work requiring extended hours. The waiver process requires justification and may include conditions such as noise mitigation. This applies to all construction, repair, remodeling, grading, and demolition activities.
Construction outside permitted hours without a waiver is a noise ordinance violation subject to citations and fines. Repeat violations may result in stop-work orders.
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