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title: "Coquitlam noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours?"
place: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
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# Coquitlam noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

**Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours?

**Short answer:** Coquitlam's Noise Regulation Bylaw 1233 bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood at any hour; it sets no fixed quiet hours. Construction is allowed 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, with limits. Report noise to Bylaw Services at 604-927-3580.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (City of Coquitlam, https://www.coquitlam.ca)  
**Cost:** Bylaw notice $500 for noise that disturbs and for construction noise; $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days) for some others. Municipal ticket $1,000. Noise Bylaw Exemption Permit $79.70 ($160.45 if applied for 5 business days or less ahead). Amplified Noise Permit $115.50.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services, 604-927-3580
- Phone: Noise from businesses, 604-927-3085
- Phone: Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency, 604-945-1550

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No one may make, or allow, noise in a public or private place that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood. Owners, tenants and occupiers may not let their property be used so that disturbing noise comes from it. Playing sound equipment so as to disturb the neighbourhood, and keeping an animal or bird whose cries unduly disturb the neighbourhood, are also banned.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017), s. B.1-B.4](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)
  - Official wording: "No person shall make or cause, or permit to be made or caused, any noise in or" … "on a public or private place which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace," … "No person being the owner, tenant or occupier of real property shall allow or" … "No person shall play or operate any radio, stereophonic equipment or other" … "No person shall own, keep or harbour any animal or bird which by its cries"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Quiet hours:** None set. The Noise Regulation Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours.
- **Construction hours:** Monday to Friday (not holidays): 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outside those hours it is banned if it disturbs the neighbourhood. Pile driving on a Saturday is limited to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No construction for profit or gain on Sundays or holidays; an owner-builder building a new home counts as working for profit. Written approval for other hours can be given by Council or the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017), s. C.1-C.3](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)
  - Official wording: "on any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, before 07:00 hours or after 20:00 hours" … "on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, before 09:00 hours or after 18:00 hours" … "drive piles into the ground on any Saturday before 09:00 hours or after 17:00 hours" … "No person in the City shall for profit or gain on a Sunday or holiday construct," … "an owner builder building a new home shall be deemed to be working for profit or gain." … "the Council or General Manager of Engineering and Public Works may give written approval" … "which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood"
  - Source: [Noise, Construction Noise](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise)
  - Official wording: "Construction noise is permitted between: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday." … "Homeowners working on their own property, other than constructing a new home, can also work between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday or holidays."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule F, Noise Bylaw Exemption Permit](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Noise Bylaw Exemption Permit" … "If application is received more than 5 business days prior to the start of proposed event $ 79.70" … "If application is received less than 5 business days prior to the start of proposed event $ 160.45"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Other limits:** No decibel limits found. Also banned: operating an outdoor public address system without a permit from the City, and noise from a snow vehicle, motorboat or motorcycle. A residential amplified noise permit (one per calendar year, $115.50) allows amplified noise in a residential neighbourhood; it must end by 10 p.m. Engine brakes are not allowed in residential neighbourhoods except in an emergency. Noise inside a strata or rental property goes to the strata council.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017), s. D.1-D.2](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)
  - Official wording: "No person shall operate any outdoor public address system in the City without" … "No person shall operate a snow vehicle, motorboat or motorcycle which makes"
  - Source: [Noise, What You Need to Know](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise)
  - Official wording: "Residential Amplified Noise Permit: One permit per calendar year may be issued to allow for amplified noise in a residential neighbourhood. All amplified noise must end by 10 p.m." … "Engine brakes are not permitted to be used in residential neighbourhoods, except in an emergency situation." … "must be reported to the strata council or strata management company for enforcement."
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025, Schedule I](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879)
  - Official wording: "Amplified Noise Permit $ 115.50"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Enforcement & Animal Services: 604-927-3580 (or 604-927-7387), or email Bylaw Services. Reporting hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Noise from businesses: 604-927-3085. Complaints are not accepted anonymously.
  - Source: [Noise, How to Report](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise)
  - Official wording: "To report a Noise Regulation Bylaw concern, call 604-927-3580 or email Bylaw Services."
  - Source: [Complaint Process, Complaint Process; Reporting Hours](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process)
  - Official wording: "Phone: 604-927-7387" … "Monday to Friday 8 am to 8:30 pm" … "Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays 9 am to 4:30 pm"
  - Source: [Complaints and Enforcement, Report a Bylaw Complaint](https://www.coquitlam.ca/551/Complaints-Enforcement)
  - Official wording: "please call 604-927-3085." … "The City will not accept anonymous complaints."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Who to call, after hours:** No live after-hours noise line found. Outside reporting hours an answering machine takes messages and staff return the call the next working day; you can also leave a message or email.
  - Source: [Complaint Process, Reporting Hours](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process)
  - Official wording: "After-hours, an answering machine will be in place. Please leave a message and staff will return your call the next working day."
  - Source: [Complaints and Enforcement, Report a Bylaw Complaint](https://www.coquitlam.ca/551/Complaints-Enforcement)
  - Official wording: "If after hours, please leave a message or send an email and a staff member will be in touch with you."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notice: $500 (no early-payment discount) for noise that disturbs, noise from property, noise from audio equipment, and construction noise (all kinds). $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days) for noise from a musical instrument, from an animal or bird, vocal noise, a public address system without a permit, or snow vehicle, motorboat or motorcycle noise. Municipal ticket: $1,000 for each.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule A, Noise Regulation Bylaw](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017)
  - Official wording: "Noise that disturbs B.1 n/a 500" … "Noise from real property B.2 n/a 500" … "Noise from audio equipment B.3 n/a 500" … "Noise from musical instrument B.3 100 150" … "Noise from animal or bird B.4 100 150" … "Vocal noise B.5 100 150" … "Construction noise – general C.1(a) n/a 500" … "Construction noise – C.1(b) n/a 500" … "Construction noise – pile C.1(c) n/a 500" … "Commercial construction noise C.2(a) n/a 500" … "Operating outdoor public D.1 100 150" … "Excessive noise from snow D.2 100 150"
  - Source: [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026), Schedule B-10](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001)
  - Official wording: "Noise that disturbs B.1 1000" … "Construction noise – general C.1(a) 1000" … "Noise from animal or bird B.4 1000"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** City of Coquitlam Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017), s. F](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)
  - Official wording: "City of Coquitlam Noise Regulation"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

The [Noise Regulation Bylaw 1233](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051) bans making or allowing noise, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood. It covers property used so that disturbing noise comes from it, sound equipment played to disturb the neighbourhood, and an animal or bird whose cries unduly disturb. No fixed quiet hours and no decibel limits are set.

## Steps

1. Report noise to Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services at 604-927-3580 (or 604-927-7387) or by email, with the exact address. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.
2. Reporting hours are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Outside those hours an answering machine takes messages and staff return the call the next working day.
3. Noise from a business: 604-927-3085. Noise inside a strata or rental property goes to the strata council or management company.

## Good to know

- Construction: Monday to Friday (not holidays) 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pile driving on a Saturday is limited to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No construction for profit or gain on Sundays or holidays; an owner-builder of a new home counts as working for profit.
- Written approval for other hours can come from Council or the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works. A Noise Bylaw Exemption Permit costs $79.70 if applied for more than 5 business days ahead and $160.45 if less.
- A Residential Amplified Noise Permit (one per calendar year, $115.50) allows amplified noise in a residential neighbourhood; it must end by 10 p.m. Outdoor public address systems need a City permit.
- Engine brakes are not allowed in residential neighbourhoods except in an emergency. Place heat pumps and pool equipment in the rear yard.
- Bylaw notice: $500 (no early discount) for noise that disturbs, noise from property, audio equipment and construction noise; $150 ($100 if paid within 14 days) for musical instruments, animals or birds, vocal noise, public address systems without a permit, and snow vehicle, motorboat or motorcycle noise. A municipal ticket is $1,000 for each.

## Official forms and pages

- [Noise page, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise)
- [Noise Regulation Bylaw 1233, 1982 (PDF)](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051)

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## Sources

- [Noise, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/1061/Noise) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 1233, 1982 (consolidated June 2017) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=2650051) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Complaint Process, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/528/Complaint-Process) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Complaints and Enforcement, City of Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/551/Complaints-Enforcement) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5484, 2025 (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6285879) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3749, 2006 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303017) (read 2026-11-05)
- [Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 4320, 2012 (consolidated July 2026) (PDF), City of Coquitlam](https://publicdocs.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamdoc/getdocIF.asp?doc=6303001) (read 2026-11-05)

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