Construction hours in Puyallup, WA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction in the right-of-way in Puyallup is restricted from 10 PM to 7 AM under PMC 11.05. Emergency work is exempt. Private property construction should comply with general quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM) under PMC Chapter 6.16.
PMC Chapter 11.05 (Right-of-Way Administration) requires right-of-way users to reduce noise, dust, and debris to the fullest extent practicable. Between 10 PM and 7 AM, no tool, appliance, or equipment producing noise of sufficient volume to disturb sleep of neighboring property occupants may be used without express written permission of the city engineer or in cases of emergency. 'Emergency work' is defined as work required to restore property to safe condition after a public calamity, protect persons or property from danger, or restore utility service. For private property construction, the general residential quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM) govern under PMC Chapter 6.16.
Construction outside permitted hours carries fines of $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations. Stop-work orders may be issued for repeat offenders.
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