Kitimat noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Kitimat?

Kitimat, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Kitimat's residential areas, yelling and shouting are prohibited from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and tools and motors from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (9 p.m. to 7 a.m. in June, July and August). Lawn mowers are barred from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Code sets no decibel limit.

Key facts

General rule	Council declares certain acts objectionable noise: racing a motorized conveyance, squealing tires or racing an engine, running an engine or construction equipment in a residential area without working mufflers, and using a motorized conveyance other than on a driveway, road or parking lot.Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02, s. 9.12.1.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording to result in sounds which are objectionable or race a motorized conveyance except in a legally regulated operate a motor vehicle in such a way that the tires squeal
Quiet hours	In a residential area, yelling, shouting, hooting or whistling is prohibited from 7 p.m. one day to 7 a.m. the next day, if clearly audible at a point of reception. Operating any tool, household appliance, motor or other device is prohibited 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (9 p.m. to 7 a.m. in June, July and August), except snow removal or cutting grass. Lawn mowers: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. all year. Loading, unloading or handling containers, products or refuse: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. all year, unless necessary for essential services or moving household effects.Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02, s. 9.12.1.3 table · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Yelling, shouting, hooting, 1900 one day to 700 next day The operation of a lawn mower 2100 one day to Loading, unloading, delivering,
Construction hours	Operating construction, maintenance or other equipment in a residential area is prohibited from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (9 p.m. to 7 a.m. in June, July and August), except snow removal or maintaining essential services. The Code does not set different hours for Saturdays, Sundays or holidays.Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02, s. 9.12.1.3 table · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording The operation of construction, maintenance or other equipment except when used for snow removal or the maintenance of essential services.
Other limits	No decibel limits. Persistent barking or similar animal noise, playing instruments, and amplified sound are prohibited at all times in a residential area if clearly audible at a point of reception. Exceptions: emergency measures, traditional festive and religious activities and sanctioned community events, and work approved by the Municipal Engineer.Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02, s. 9.12.1.3-4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Persistent, repeated or regular The playing of a musical instrument or the operation of At all times sounds associated with traditional festive and religious any activities directed or approved to be performed by the
Who to call, business hours	Make a written complaint on the District's Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form (phone 250-632-8900). Complaints are sent to a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form, Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form, header; Procedures 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Ph. 250-632-8900 Fax: 250-632-4995 Forward to Bylaw Enforcement Officer when completed Bylaw enforcement investigation will be commenced on submission of written complaints.
Who to call, after hours	Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
Fine	Bylaw notice: $250 ($200 if paid within 14 days; $350 late) for prohibited noise at the times and places in 9.12.1.3 and for excessive barking; $100 ($50 early; $150 late) for prohibited sounds in 9.12.1.2. Municipal ticket: $1,000 ($500 if paid within 30 days).Municipal Ticket Information System, Part 1 Division 3 of the Kitimat Municipal Code, Part 9 table; Municipal Enforcement Bylaw No. 2086, 2026, council agenda copy of May 19, 2026, Schedules A and B, rows 73, 191, 192 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording an obstruction to traffic 9.10.1.2 $100 Creating Noise Disturbance 9.12.1.2(a)-(d) $100 Creating Noise Disturbance 9.12.1.3 $100 191 Prohibited Sound 9.12.1.2(a) - (d) $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 150.00 192 Prohibited noise per Schedule [A/B/C] clearly audible at point of reception 9.12.1.3 $ 250.00 $ 200.00 $ 350.00 73 Excessive barking or howling 5.5.5.1 $ 250.00 $ 200.00 $ 350.00 191 Prohibited Sound 9.12.1.2(a) - (d) $1,000.00 $500.00
Bylaw	Kitimat Municipal Code, Part 9, Division 12 - Environmental Control, Subdivision 1 - NoiseKitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02, s. 9.12.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording PART 9 - PLANNING Division 12 - Environmental Control Subdivision 1 - Noise 9.12.1. Interpretation 1. In this Subdivision:

How it works

Part 9, Division 12 (Noise) of the Kitimat Municipal Code bans certain noise in residential areas if it is clearly audible at a point of reception.

Yelling, shouting, hooting or whistling: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Operating any tool, household appliance, motor or other device, and construction, maintenance or other equipment: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., or 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. in June, July and August. Snow removal and cutting grass are excepted from the tool rule.
Lawn mowers: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. all year.
Loading, unloading or handling containers, products or refuse: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. all year, unless needed for essential services or moving household effects.
Persistent barking or similar animal noise, playing instruments, and amplified sound: prohibited at all times in a residential area.

The Code also declares certain acts objectionable, such as racing a motorized conveyance, squealing tires, and running an engine without a working muffler. The Code does not set different hours for weekends or holidays, and it has no decibel limits.

Steps

Try talking to the neighbour first if you feel comfortable.
Otherwise fill out the District's Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form, or call 250-632-8900. Written complaints are sent to a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

Good to know

Exceptions: emergency measures, traditional festive and religious activities, sanctioned community events, and work approved by the Municipal Engineer.
Prohibited noise or excessive barking: a bylaw notice is $250 ($200 if paid within 14 days; $350 late); a municipal ticket is $1,000 ($500 if paid within 30 days).
No after-hours noise contact was found.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated 2026-02 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
Municipal Enforcement Bylaw No. 2086, 2026, council agenda copy of May 19, 2026 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
Municipal Ticket Information System, Part 1 Division 3 of the Kitimat Municipal Code (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form, District of Kitimat (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)

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