Construction hours in Reedley, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Reedley has no specific construction hour limits. All construction noise falls under the general noise ordinance RMC 5-1-18 with its 25-foot audibility and 5-dB-over-ambient standards.
The City of Reedley does not codify dedicated construction hour limits separate from its general noise ordinance. All construction-related noise falls under RMC 5-1-18, which prohibits excessively loud noise that annoys or disturbs other persons and uses the 25-foot audibility test and 5-dB-over-ambient threshold as prima facie standards. Reedley adopts the California Building Code under Title 9 of the municipal code, and building permits are issued by the Community Development Department. Contractors should be aware that while no specific restricted hours are codified, noise complaints can be filed at any time and may result in enforcement under the general nuisance provisions. The Central Valley climate with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit often leads to early-morning construction starts, which is not specifically prohibited by the code but could trigger noise complaints if it disturbs neighbors. Emergency repairs and public infrastructure projects are generally exempt under the authorized public activity exception in RMC 5-1-18(F)(4).
Construction noise violating RMC 5-1-18 is a misdemeanor. Stop-work orders may be issued by the Building Division for permit violations. Noise declared a public nuisance is subject to abatement.
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