Construction hours in Taunton, MA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Taunton restricts construction, demolition, alteration, and repair of buildings to 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM under Chapter 315. Work outside these hours requires a permit from the Building Commissioner, granted only for urgent public health/safety necessity for up to 3 days.
Under Chapter 315 of the Taunton Revised Ordinances, construction including excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair is only permitted between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The Building Commissioner may grant a permit for work outside these hours in cases of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety, limited to 3 days or less while the emergency continues. Violations carry fines of $100/$200/$300 for first/second/subsequent offenses.
Stop-work orders for violations. Fines $100 to $500 per occurrence. Repeat offenders may face permit issues.
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