Construction hours in Pasadena, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Pasadena permits construction from 7 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays. No construction is allowed on Sundays or holidays in residential areas without special approval.
Pasadena's noise ordinance restricts construction to 7 AM–7 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM–5 PM on Saturdays. Sunday and holiday construction in or near residential areas is prohibited. Emergency repairs, public utility work, and city-authorized projects may receive variances. All construction equipment must be properly muffled. Interior work that does not generate exterior noise may have more flexibility.
Construction outside permitted hours results in citations with fines starting at $250. Repeat violations may lead to stop-work orders and permit suspension.
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