Construction hours in Tucson, AZ — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Tucson Code §16-31 prohibits construction noise from 8 PM through sunrise Monday–Saturday, and all day Sunday and holidays. Personal residence work allowed sunrise–8 PM Mon–Sat.
Under §16-31, any noise created by construction activities (repair, remodeling, demolition, drilling, wood cutting, excavation) from 8 PM through sunrise Monday–Saturday and at any time on Sundays and legal holidays is prohibited. Exception: a person may engage in such work at their own residence from sunrise through 8 PM on Monday–Saturday. Tucson's hot climate commonly leads to early-start practices that comply with this framework.
Civil infraction under §16-31. Fines may apply; police response available for active violations.
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