Construction hours in Worcester County, MA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
No county ordinance. Construction hour restrictions are set by individual cities and towns within Worcester County. Contact the relevant city or town building department.
Construction activity in Worcester County is regulated by local noise bylaws or ordinances. Standard permitted hours are 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday. Sunday and holiday construction is generally prohibited. MA State Building Code (780 CMR) governs building activity statewide. Emergency utility work is exempt. Boston and larger cities may have slightly different hours.
Stop-work orders for violations. Fines $100 to $500 per occurrence. Repeat offenders may face permit issues.
Worcester County, MA
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Worcester County, MA
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