Construction hours in South San Francisco, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
South San Francisco permits construction with a valid city permit weekdays 8 AM–8 PM, Saturdays 9 AM–8 PM, and Sundays/holidays 10 AM–6 PM. Equipment noise cannot exceed 90 dB at 25 feet. SSFMC §8.32.
SSFMC Chapter 8.32 allows permitted construction/alteration/repair and landscape maintenance: weekdays 8 AM to 8 PM; Saturdays 9 AM to 8 PM; Sundays and holidays 10 AM to 6 PM, or at other hours as authorized by the permit. At least one of the following noise conditions must be met: (1) no individual piece of equipment exceeds 90 dB at 25 feet; or (2) noise level at any point outside the project property plane does not exceed 90 dB. Emergency work is exempt.
Stop-work orders for violations. Fines $100 to $500 per occurrence. Repeat offenders may lose permit privileges.
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