Construction hours in Tempe, AZ — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Tempe permits construction noise Monday through Saturday from 6 AM to 10 PM, with seasonal adjustments allowing earlier starts from May 1 to October 15 to protect workers from extreme heat. Concrete pouring may begin as early as 4 AM during summer months.
Under Tempe City Code Chapter 20, construction activity is allowed between 6 AM and 10 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. From May 1 to October 15, general construction may start earlier to comply with Arizona state law addressing extreme heat conditions, and concrete pouring may begin at 4 AM. Sunday and holiday construction requires special authorization from the city manager. Off-hours construction applications are available through Neighborhood Services.
Construction outside permitted hours without authorization violates the noise ordinance. Contractors may receive stop-work orders and face misdemeanor charges with fines up to $2,500.
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