Construction hours in Waltham, MA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction noise in Waltham is restricted to daytime hours to protect residential neighborhoods and students living near Brandeis and Bentley Universities.
Waltham restricts construction activity to 7:00 AM through 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays. Sunday and holiday construction is generally prohibited except for emergency repairs. The Building Department enforces these limits under Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code. Contractors working along the 128 corridor for firms like Raytheon or Thermo Fisher must obtain special permits for any after-hours work. Violations carry fines starting at 100 dollars per day. Residents can file complaints with Waltham 311 or call the Building Department at 781-314-3240.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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