Building construction in Phoenix is generally only permitted during daytime weekday hours, unless an extended hours construction permit has been issued.
Construction noise could be in violation of Phoenix City Code Noise Ordinance 23-12 if construction work is creating unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise as described by Phoenix City Code 23-14(h): Building construction. Construction including erection, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of any building within 500 feet of any inhabited structure, other than between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. from May 1 to and including September 30 and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. beginning October 1 and including April 30 on non-holiday weekdays.
- Because the City of Phoenix issues Extended Construction Work Hours permits, on-call inspectors will research whether the project has an after-hours permit before responding.
- On-call inspectors will only investigate construction noise complaints related to construction projects that require permits under the Phoenix Building Construction Code (such as roofing a new home).
- Complainants must provide their contact information for call back by the on-call inspector. If the inspector cannot reach the complainant, the complaint will not be investigated.
- On-call inspectors will respond within two hours.
- Complaints related to noise issues that do not meet the above criteria should be directed to the Phoenix Police Department non-emergency line at 602-262-6151.