Construction hours in Salt Lake City, UT — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction noise allowed 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 8 PM weekends/holidays per SLC Code 9.28.060. After-hours work requires a noise variance.
SLC Code 9.28.060 restricts construction, demolition, and heavy equipment operation to 7 AM-8 PM Mon-Fri and 8 AM-8 PM Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays. Emergency repairs to utilities are exempt. Contractors can apply for a noise variance from the Civil Enforcement Division for extended hours. Contact Salt Lake City at (801) 535-7704.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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