Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs bill allowing early morning construction in summer

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizonans might now hear construction crews working earlier in the morning during summertime.

This week, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed SB1182, which prohibits any restrictions by city, town or county governments on early morning construction work from May 1 to Oct. 15.

This new law allows for construction activities from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays.

It also states that concrete must be allowed to be poured at least an hour before the time that construction activities are scheduled to begin.

ANSWER THE POLL: Is 5 a.m. on weekdays in the summer too early for construction projects to begin?

The new law is aimed at protecting workers from the extreme Arizona summer heat, but some are concerned about the noise coming earlier.

“More than 50% of cities in Arizona already allow construction to start at 5 a.m., and this is only during the extreme heat of the summer months, so I think it’s important for people to realize for people to build our cities, that build our communities are safe,” State Sen. Analise Ortiz (D-24) said.

SB1182 takes effect immediately.

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