Construction hours in Sacramento, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Sacramento City Code §8.68.080(D)(E)(G) restricts construction noise. Permitted hours are 7 AM–6 PM weekdays, 8 AM–5 PM Saturdays. Construction is prohibited Sundays and city holidays. All equipment must use factory-installed mufflers.
Sacramento Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 8.68.080 subdivisions (D), (E), and (G) govern construction noise and hours. Construction, demolition, paving, and grading are exempt from maximum noise level requirements only if performed within allowed hours. Weekday hours: 7 AM–6 PM. Saturday hours: 8 AM–5 PM. Sunday and legal holidays: prohibited. Contractors must use best available noise-control technology and properly muffled equipment. Emergency repairs are exempt from hour restrictions.
Stop-work order for violations. Fines per citation. City Building Inspection and Code Enforcement have authority to issue notices.
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