City of Portland, OR
04/16/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2025 20:58
Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat
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Effective May 15, 2025, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.
Published
April 16, 2025 6:00 pm
This interim rule will be in effect for 120 days and will expire on Sept 15, 2025.
Construction companies choosing to begin work early due to heat must email the Noise Control Office at [email protected] and notify neighbors within a 500-foot radius of the construction site, about the planned 6:00 a.m. start during high heat, within 3 to 5 days of early construction.
This interim rule excludes pile driving, concrete saws, jackhammers, rock crushers and Vactor trucks.
This interim rule does not apply to Sundays and legal holidays.
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