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Noise and construction hours in Belmont

Belmont's own rules on noise and construction hours, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Belmont Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Belmont's code says

Belmont code What Belmont's code adds
Construction hours on weekdays
  • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
    Applies: Construction needing a city permit; the Building Official may allow other hours for emergencies, sites over 300 feet from homes, or listed reasons.
    § 15-102 · code text
    all construction and related activities which require a city permit, including the use of powered equipment in connection with such activities, are allowed only during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except Holidays
Construction hours on weekends and holidays
  • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
    Applies: Construction needing a city permit; the Building Official may allow other hours for emergencies, sites over 300 feet from homes, or listed reasons.
    § 15-102 · code text
    and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
  • Not allowed.
    Applies: Sundays and holidays; work needing a city permit; Building Official may allow other hours for emergencies, sites over 300 feet from homes, or listed reasons.
    § 15-102 · code text
    all construction and related activities which require a city permit, including the use of powered equipment in connection with such activities, are allowed only during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except Holidays, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Leaf blowers and equipment
  • 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekends and holidays; gas tools need unmodified factory mufflers.
    Applies: Powered equipment used for non-construction work.
    § 15-102 · code text
    powered equipment used for non-construction activities, is allowed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Noise limit at homes
  • No more than 55 dBA.
    Applies: Measured from any residential property during nighttime hours.
    § 15-102 · code text
    (A) "Nighttime" hours— 55 dBA
  • No more than 65 dBA.
    Applies: Measured from any residential property during daytime hours.
    § 15-102 · code text
    (B) "Daytime" hours— 65 dBA
  • No more than 35 dBA.
    Applies: Inside a multifamily building, sound through a shared wall, floor or ceiling, during nighttime hours.
    § 15-102 · code text
    (A) "Nighttime" hours— 35 dBA
  • No more than 45 dBA.
    Applies: Inside a multifamily building, sound through a shared wall, floor or ceiling, during daytime hours.
    § 15-102 · code text
    (B) "Daytime" hours— 45 dBA

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Frequently asked questions

What are the noise rules and construction hours in Belmont?

Belmont's code: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. (Construction needing a city permit; the Building Official may allow other hours for emergencies, sites over 300 feet from homes, or listed reasons.) (§ 15-102); No more than 55 dBA. (Measured from any residential property during nighttime hours.) (§ 15-102).

General information, not legal advice.

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