Alameda County unincorporated areas allow leaf blowers during general construction/maintenance hours. California AB 1346 bans the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers statewide as of 2024, though use of existing equipment is not prohibited.
Alameda County Code regulates leaf blowers primarily through the noise ordinance and construction-hour restrictions rather than a standalone blower ban. Use is generally permitted weekdays 7am to 7pm and weekends 8am to 6pm in unincorporated areas. Statewide, California AB 1346 (signed 2021) prohibited the sale of new small off-road gas engines including gas leaf blowers beginning in 2024, enforced by CARB. Several Alameda cities such as Berkeley and Piedmont have adopted stricter local bans on gas blowers. In unincorporated zones the county relies on decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and nuisance complaints. Electric and battery blowers are encouraged and are not restricted beyond general noise rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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