Madison, AL Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)
Construction hours in Madison, 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
- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday/holiday hours
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Off-hours allowed?
- Only if within general limit
- Trigger
- Noise beyond property line
- Citation
- Sec. 14-175
Summary
Construction noise crossing the property line is allowed only 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sundays and City-observed holidays. Quieter equipment may run any hour if it stays within the general noise limit.
It shall be a violation of this section to engage in any construction-related activity that produces noise extending beyond the property line of the land upon which construction is taking place except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and City-observed holidays.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Section 14-175 makes it a violation to engage in construction-related activity producing noise beyond the property line except 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon–Sat and 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday and City-observed holidays. However, construction equipment may operate at any hour so long as it does not produce noise violating the general prohibition of Sec. 14-172. The standard is verbatim from Ord. 2012-256 amending Chapter 14 (Municode Ch. 22, Art. II).
Violations & Fines
Fined a minimum $100 first offense, $250 second, $500 plus at least 24 hours jail on third; each day of violation is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can crews work before 7 a.m. in Madison?
Do the hours differ on Sundays?
Sources & Official References
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