Construction hours in Redwood City, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Redwood City prohibits construction noise in residential areas outside of 7 AM–8 PM weekdays. Construction on weekends and holidays is prohibited if it exceeds local ambient noise levels. The 110 dB limit applies at 25 feet.
City Code Section 24.30 prohibits construction/demolition noise between 8 PM and 7 AM on weekdays, and at any time on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays if noise exceeds the local ambient level within a residential district. The maximum construction noise limit is 110 dB measured at 25 feet from any single item of equipment. Emergency work and owner-occupied residential work on weekdays from 7 AM are exempt. Permits may specify additional conditions.
Stop-work orders for violations. Fines $100 to $500 per occurrence. Repeat offenders may lose permit privileges.
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