Construction hours in Bernalillo County, NM — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction noise in unincorporated Bernalillo County is regulated under the county noise ordinance (Chapter 30, Art. IV) and general nuisance provisions. Building permits from County Planning & Development Services may include construction hour conditions.
Construction in Bernalillo County is limited to designated hours under the municipal code. Most New Mexico cities allow 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday, with Sunday and holiday work restricted or prohibited. Equipment must have functioning mufflers. Emergency utility work by providers like PNM or Xcel Energy is exempt. Extended-hours permits available for large projects through the building department.
First offense: $100 to $500. Stop-work orders for violations outside permitted hours. Repeat offenses: up to $1,000.
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