Construction hours in Waukegan, IL — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction, demolition, and repair noise is exempt from Waukegan's excessive noise ordinance between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Work outside those hours is subject to the noise ordinance.
Waukegan Code of Ordinances Chapter 11, Article II exempts sound generated by construction, demolition, or repair work between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Emergency construction and public improvement work authorized by a governmental body are exempt at all hours. Construction noise outside the 7 AM-8 PM window is subject to standard noise enforcement.
Construction outside permitted hours carries fines of $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations. Stop-work orders may be issued for repeat offenders.
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