Construction hours in Takoma Park, MD — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Takoma Park adopts Montgomery County construction noise standards (MoCo Code 31B-6) by reference. Weekday construction is allowed 7 AM to 5 PM at up to 75 dBA (85 dBA with a Noise Suppression Plan). Evenings, weekends, holidays, and nighttime have stricter residential limits of 65 dBA or 55 dBA.
Takoma Park's noise ordinance (Chapter 14.12) incorporates Montgomery County Code Section 31B-6 for construction noise standards. During the weekday exempted period of 7 AM to 5 PM, construction noise may reach 75 dBA at the receiving property without a Noise Suppression Plan, or 85 dBA with an approved plan. Outside these hours, standard residential limits apply: weekday evenings (5 PM to 9 PM) and weekend/holiday daytime (9 AM to 9 PM) allow 65 dBA at residential properties. Nighttime periods (9 PM to 7 AM weekdays, 9 PM to 9 AM weekends/holidays) are limited to 55 dBA for residential areas. Noise is measured at the receiving property boundary, a minimum of 50 feet from the source. Prohibited nighttime activities include delivering materials or equipment, loading or unloading in residential areas, and operating equipment with audible backup warning devices. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection has concurrent enforcement authority alongside Takoma Park enforcement officers. Violations may result in civil penalties, abatement orders, or stop-work orders. Construction in this dense, walkable city near the DC border requires careful attention to these limits given the proximity of homes to any work site.
Violations may result in civil penalties, abatement orders, or stop-work orders. Noise ordinance violation fines up to $200 first offense, $400 repeat offense within one year.
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