Construction hours in New Rochelle, NY — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction noise in New Rochelle is restricted to weekdays 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. No construction on Sundays or legal holidays without a special permit from the Building Department.
Chapter 213 exempts permitted construction during daytime hours only. Power tools, jackhammers, pile drivers, and concrete pours outside allowed windows require written waiver from the Commissioner of Development. Emergency repairs (gas, water, electric) are exempt. Large downtown redevelopment sites occasionally get extended permits with notice.
$250 per occurrence; up to $1,000 for repeat. Contractors may face stop-work orders. Building permits can be suspended for repeat noise violations.
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