Mackenzie noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines
What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Mackenzie?
Mackenzie's Noise Control Bylaw sets no single quiet-hours rule. It bans noise that would reasonably disturb people nearby, and sets decibel limits for day (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays and statutory holidays) and night (all other times).
Key facts
| General rule | No person may make or allow noise, or let an animal make noise, in the District or on a highway that would reasonably be expected to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people nearby.Noise Control Bylaw No. 1352, 2016, s. 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNo person shall make, cause or permit Noise or allow an animal to make, cause or permit Noise in the District |
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| Quiet hours | None set. Mackenzie's Noise Control Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours. |
| Construction hours | Construction noise or power-equipment noise is deemed disturbing if it exceeds 80 dB during the day or is made at night. Day is 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays; night is outside those hours.Noise Control Bylaw No. 1352, 2016, s. 3(f), (m); s. 6(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingmeans the period of time from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Construction Noise or Noise from Power Equipment that exceeds 80 dB during the Day or that is made or caused during the Night; Night” means the period of time from 8:00 p.m. every day until: |
| Other limits | Continuous noise (3 minutes or more in any 15 minutes) over 55 dB by day or 45 dB at night; non-continuous noise over 80 dB by day or 65 dB at night. Explosive vehicle exhaust, vehicle horns (unless lawful) and tire squeal are deemed disturbing. Emergency vehicles, utility repair, District work and snow clearing are exempt.Noise Control Bylaw No. 1352, 2016, s. 6, s. 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording55 dB during the Day; and 45 dB during the Night; 80 dB during the Day; and 65 dB during the Night. any Noise made or caused by any emergency vehicle for fire, police or ambulance purposes; |
| Who to call, business hours | Animal Control & Bylaw Services, 250-997-3882 (the District office is 250-997-3221). Complaints must be in writing with your name and phone number.Animal Control & Bylaw Services; Tickets & Fines, Report a Concern · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAnimal Control & Bylaw Services 1 Mackenzie Blvd Mackenzie, BC 250-997-3882 investigate concerns such as noise complaints Complaints must be made in writing. |
| Who to call, after hours | Not confirmed. The pages read name no after-hours noise number. |
| Fine | Municipal ticket: $100 for noise from people or animals (s. 5), motor vehicle noise (s. 6(a)), construction noise (s. 6(b)) or non-continuous noise (s. 6(d)); $125 for continuous noise (s. 6(c)).Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1465, 2022, amended by Nos. 1488 and 1502, Schedule 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording1. Noise from people/animals. 5. $100 4. Continuous noise. 6.(c) $125 3. Noise from construction. 6.(b) $100 |
| Bylaw | Noise Control Bylaw No. 1352, 2016.Noise Control Bylaw No. 1352, 2016, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThis bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “Noise Control Bylaw No. 1352, 2016.” |
How it works
The District of Mackenzie's Noise Control Bylaw No. 1352 bans noise, including noise from an animal, in the District or on a highway that would reasonably be expected to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people nearby. It does not set one set of quiet hours. Instead it defines "day" as 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays, and "night" as all other times.
Good to know
- Construction or power-equipment noise is deemed disturbing if it is over 80 dB by day or is made at night.
- Continuous noise (3 minutes or more in any 15 minutes) is over the limit above 55 dB by day or 45 dB at night. Non-continuous noise is over the limit above 80 dB by day or 65 dB at night. Levels are measured where the noise is received.
- Explosive vehicle exhaust, vehicle horns (unless lawful) and tire squeal are deemed disturbing.
- Exempt: emergency vehicles, utility repair, District work and snow clearing. Work on highways and public land is allowed 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. except Sunday. Blasting or air-hammering in a residential area is allowed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
- Tickets are $100, or $125 for continuous noise.
- To complain, write to Animal Control & Bylaw Services with your name and phone number; phone 250-997-3882 (District office 250-997-3221). The pages we read name no after-hours noise number, so ask the District.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Noise Control Bylaw No. 1352, 2016 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1465, 2022, amended by Nos. 1488 and 1502 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Animal Control & Bylaw Services, District of Mackenzie (read 2026-11-08)
- Tickets & Fines, District of Mackenzie (read 2026-11-08)
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