Construction hours in Long Beach, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction with a city permit is allowed weekdays 7 AM–7 PM and Saturdays 9 AM–6 PM. No construction noise on Sundays or holidays.
LBMC §8.80 limits permitted construction activity to weekdays 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Sunday and holiday construction is not permitted. The Noise Control Officer may grant a variance permit for extended hours upon showing of good cause. Under LBMC Ch. 8.80, residential construction is restricted to Monday-Friday 7 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM. Sunday and holiday construction is generally prohibited except for emergency repairs. Contractors working outside these hours face stop-work orders and escalating fines. Building permits must be posted visibly on site. Report after-hours construction to the Long Beach Code Enforcement Division at (562) 570-2633.
Fines and potential imprisonment per LBMC §8.80. Co-defendants may include the landowner, contractor, and employer.
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