Commercial and large residential construction projects may resume regular construction hours effective immediately (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Weekends, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). Construction activity on one- and two-family dwellings remains restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The City has determined relaxing these restrictions will facilitate balancing work on commercial and large residential projects and L&I’s safety guidelines, such as social distancing, worker limitations, and staggered shifts.
All other COVID-19-related safety guidelines remain in effect on all job sites, including the requirement to appoint a trained and certified Pandemic Safety Officer and create a safety plan. The City has made this guidance available through the L&I website, and our attorneys are available to work through these regulations with you as you prepare to resume operations, including our previous guidance on
construction safety and operation regulations
and
the status of permitting and appeals
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Work is permitted on projects for which permits were issued on or before March 20, 2020. All work for permits issued after March 20, 2020 remains prohibited, except for emergency work or work related to healthcare or critical infrastructure projects.
We will continue to monitor these operational directives and update you on any developments.