Construction hours in Gwinnett County, GA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction in unincorporated Gwinnett generally limited to 7 AM-9 PM weekdays and 8 AM-9 PM Saturdays/Sundays. Emergency repairs and utility work exempt.
Gwinnett County Code Chapter 74 restricts construction noise to daytime hours. Standard window: 7 AM-9 PM Monday-Friday, 8 AM-9 PM Saturday and Sunday. Commercial/industrial projects with valid permits may extend hours with county approval. Emergency utility repair and public works projects exempt. Incorporated cities set their own construction hours.
Stop-work order possible. Civil fines $250-$1,000 per day of violation. Contractors licensed in Gwinnett risk license review on repeat violations.
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