What are SF Noise Ordinance construction hours?
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Short answer
SF Police Code Article 29 limits construction noise above 80 dBA at the property line to 7am-8pm Monday-Saturday and prohibits most construction on Sundays and holidays. A variance from DBI's Noise Complaint and Construction Management staff is possible for extended hours but requires advance filing and mitigation (typically $500-$2,500 and 2-4 weeks). Interior work behind closed windows that does not exceed the decibel threshold can sometimes run longer hours.
In detail
SF Police Code Article 29 limits construction noise above 80 dBA at the property line to 7am-8pm Monday-Saturday and prohibits most construction on Sundays and holidays. A variance from DBI's Noise Complaint and Construction Management staff is possible for extended hours but requires advance filing and mitigation (typically $500-$2,500 and 2-4 weeks). Interior work behind closed windows that does not exceed the decibel threshold can sometimes run longer hours.
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