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Noise and construction hours in Paramount

Paramount'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 Paramount Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Paramount's code says

Paramount code What Paramount's code adds
Construction hours on weekdays
  • Construction is allowed only from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Applies: Every day, including weekends; work with a City building permit; emergency work is exempt.
    § 9.12.060 · code text
    the construction, repair or remodeling does not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Noise limit at homes
  • The noise limit is 62 decibels.
    Applies: R1 and R2 zones, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    § 9.12.040 · code text
    | R1 and R2 | 62 decibels | 57 decibels |
  • The noise limit is 57 decibels.
    Applies: R1 and R2 zones, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
    § 9.12.040 · code text
    | R1 and R2 | 62 decibels | 57 decibels |
  • The noise limit is 67 decibels.
    Applies: R3 and R4 zones, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    § 9.12.040 · code text
    | R3 and R4 | 67 decibels | 62 decibels |
  • The noise limit is 62 decibels.
    Applies: R3 and R4 zones, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
    § 9.12.040 · code text
    | R3 and R4 | 67 decibels | 62 decibels |
  • Noise may not exceed 55 dBA in a neighboring unit.
    Applies: Inside multi-family buildings, measured in any adjoining unit, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
    § 9.12.060 · code text
    it is unlawful for any person to create, maintain or cause to be created or maintained, any noise within the interior of any multiple family dwelling unit which exceeds 55 dBA as measured. In any adjoining dwelling unit between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the noise rules and construction hours in Paramount?

Paramount's code: Construction is allowed only from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Every day, including weekends; work with a City building permit; emergency work is exempt.) (§ 9.12.060); The noise limit is 62 decibels. (R1 and R2 zones, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) (§ 9.12.040).

General information, not legal advice.

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