Harrison Hot Springs noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines
What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Harrison Hot Springs?
In Harrison Hot Springs, the Noise Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood and sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. Power equipment is banned from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and construction noise on Sundays and from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Key facts
| General rule | It is unlawful to make, cause or allow any noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of people nearby.Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025, s. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingIt shall be unlawful for any person or persons or the owner or occupier of any convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity or of individuals or |
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| Quiet hours | None set. The Noise Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. |
| Construction hours | Construction noise is banned on Sundays, and on any other day between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the next day. So it is allowed Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025, s. 4 (second item lettered "(f)") · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingConstruction Noise at any time on Sundays or on any day from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day |
| Other limits | No power lawn mower or power equipment 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Also banned: amplified sound, shouting or banging heard outside, disturbing animal noise, loud exhaust, horns, idling vehicles in residential zones, noise near schools or churches. No decibel limits. Exempt: Village work, emergency vehicles, permitted activities. Noise Exemption Permit needs 48 hours' written notice to neighbours within 30 m.Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025, s. 4 and 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe operation of any power lawn mower or power equipment between 10:00 may, on the form and in the manner specified by the CAO, apply for a Noise at least 48 hours in advance any vehicle or employee of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs while engaged any emergency response vehicle and the use of sirens or other warning |
| Who to call, business hours | Call the Village Office at 604-796-2171, email the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca, or use the online Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement page; Contact Us, Contact Us page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingplease report these to the Village Office at 604-796-2171 or complete the Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form Abate and Control of Noise Bylaw Enforcement Officer bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca Monday - Friday : 8:30am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 4:30pm |
| Who to call, after hours | Not confirmed. The Village pages give no after-hours noise line. |
| Fine | $200 ($190 early, $210 late) for noise that disturbs, amplified sound or shouting, power equipment at night, noise near a school or church, or loading and unloading that disturbs. $100 for animal noise, exhaust, horns and idling vehicles. $500 for construction noise on a Sunday or between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026), Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingMake noise which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, 200.00 190.00 210.00 Disturb the peace with birds or animal noise 100.00 90.00 110.00 Construction noise at any time on Sunday or on any other day 500.00 490.00 510.00 |
| Bylaw | Village of Harrison Hot Springs Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025.Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording1. CITATION This Bylaw shall be cited as the Village of Harrison Hot Springs "Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025". |
How it works
The Noise Bylaw No. 1218 makes it unlawful to make, cause or allow any noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of people nearby. It sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise and no decibel limits.
It does set hours for some noise. Power lawn mowers and other power equipment are banned from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Construction noise is banned on Sundays and, on other days, from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next day, so it is allowed Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The bylaw says nothing about statutory holidays.
Also banned: amplified sound, shouting or banging heard outside, disturbing animal noise, loud exhaust, horns, idling vehicles in residential zones, and noise near schools or churches. Village work, emergency vehicles and permitted activities are exempt.
Steps
- During office hours, call the Village Office at 604-796-2171, email bylaw@harrisonhotsprings.ca, or use the online Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form.
- The Village pages give no after-hours noise line. The RCMP non-emergency line is 604-796-2211. In an emergency call 9-1-1.
- For a noise that you plan, a Noise Exemption Permit needs 48 hours' written notice to neighbours within 30 m.
Good to know
- Tickets under the Village's Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855: $200 ($190 early, $210 late) for noise that disturbs, amplified sound or shouting, power equipment at night, noise near a school or church, or loading and unloading that disturbs; $100 for animal noise, exhaust, horns and idling vehicles; $500 for construction noise on a Sunday or between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
- A barking dog is also an offence under the FVRD animal bylaw ($100).
- The after-hours number 1-866-924-5173 is for utilities and public works emergencies only.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Noise Bylaw No. 1218, 2025 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Harrison Hot Springs (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact Us, Village of Harrison Hot Springs (read 2026-11-08)
- Community Safety, Village of Harrison Hot Springs (read 2026-11-08)
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