Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality
137 placesWhat the bylaws of 137 places in British Columbia say on the same question, side by side. Each cell is a short form of a fact that is sourced, quoted and checked on the place's own page.
| Place | Quiet hours | Construction hours | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mile House | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $110 if paid in 14 days; $245 after 28 days |
| Abbotsford | None set; amplified sound banned 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Notice $500 ($450 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000 |
| Anmore | None set; music banned after 9 p.m. Sun-Thu, 10 p.m. Fri-Sat | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; no Sun | Notice $250 ($175 if paid in 14 days) |
| Armstrong | None set | 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. banned every day | Ticket $150 ($100 if paid in 30 days) |
| Ashcroft | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $130 ($91 if paid in 5 days) |
| Barriere | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $100 ($75 if paid early) |
| Belcarra | None set | Not Sundays; not 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Ticket $100 |
| Bowen Island | None set | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; other days 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Notice $50 first offence; $200 second; $500 further |
| Burnaby | None set; limits drop at 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; no Sun | Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 15 days) |
| Campbell River | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Ticket $250 |
| Canal Flats | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | No ticket yet; $100 to $10,000 in court |
| Castlegar | None set; disturbing noise banned only if it disturbs | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily | Ticket $100 |
| Central Saanich | 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., not Sundays | Ticket $300 |
| Chetwynd | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Ticket $100 |
| Chilliwack | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; no Sundays | Notice $500 ($490 if paid in 14 days) |
| Clearwater | None set | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (no days named) | Ticket $100 ($75 if paid in 30 days) |
| Coldstream | None set; lower decibel limits at night | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Notice $250 ($200 if paid early); ticket $250 |
| Colwood | None set; amplified sound banned 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no Sun or holidays | Notice $200 ($160 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200 |
| Comox | None set | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily | Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200 |
| Coquitlam | None set | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; other days 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Notice $500; ticket $1,000 |
| Courtenay | None set; power tools banned 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Notice $500 ($375 if paid in 14 days) |
| Cranbrook | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; no Sunday work for profit | Notice $125 ($100 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100 |
| Creston | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun and holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Notice $75 ($50 if paid in 14 days) |
| Cumberland | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | $50 first offence ($25 if paid early); $100 second |
| Daajing Giids | 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays; to 9 a.m. weekends | Banned 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays; to 9 a.m. weekends | Ticket $50 first offence; $100 repeat |
| Dawson Creek | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; no Sunday work for profit | Notice $250 ($200 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500 |
| Delta | None set for homes | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; no Sun | Ticket $300 (disturbing noise from property) |
| District of North Vancouver | None set; night is 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Banned 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.; Sun/holidays to 9 a.m. | Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200 |
| Duncan | None set; lower limits 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Weekdays 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days) |
| Elkford | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Not confirmed |
| Enderby | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $100 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100 |
| Esquimalt | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.; to 9 a.m. Sat, Sun, holidays | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; no Sun | Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days) |
| Fernie | 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily | Ticket $250 ($500 second offence) |
| Fort St James | 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. (to 9 a.m. before Sun or holiday) | Banned 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. (to 9 a.m. before Sun or holiday) | Ticket $100 first; $250 second; $500 third or later |
| Fort St. John | 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (animals 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.) | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun and holidays not for profit | Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100 |
| Fruitvale | None set; noise devices banned 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; none on Sundays | Notice $100; ticket $250 ($200 if paid in 30 days) |
| Gibsons | Mon-Thu 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.; Fri-Sun 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Notice $200 ($150 if paid early) |
| Gold River | None set; amplified sound banned 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Not confirmed |
| Golden | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun noon to 9 p.m. | Notice $100 ($80 if paid in 14 days) |
| Grand Forks | None set; amplified sound and animals 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Weekdays 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 10-6 p.m. | Ticket $100 |
| Granisle | None set; amplified sound and animals 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Ticket $100 |
| Harrison Hot Springs | None set | Mon-Sat 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; no Sundays | $200 ($190 if paid early) |
| Highlands | None set | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or sunset, whichever is latest | Notice $200 ($160 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200 |
| Hope | None set | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily | Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000 |
| Invermere | None set | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat-Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Ticket $100 |
| Kamloops | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | $100 |
| Kaslo | 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Ticket $100 (audio device in Quiet Time $500) |
| Kelowna | None set; applies at any hour | Weekdays 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Not confirmed |
| Kent | None set; amplified sound banned 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; Sun not for profit | No ticket amount set; court penalties apply |
| Keremeos | None set | Weekdays 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | $150 (construction hours, nuisance) |
| Kimberley | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Ticket $200 first offence; $500 later |
| Kitimat | 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (9 p.m. in June to Aug for devices) | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (to 9 p.m. in June to Aug) | Notice $250 ($200 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000 |
| Ladysmith | None set | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., not Sundays | Ticket $100 |
| Lake Country | None set | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily | Notice $100 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100 |
| Lake Cowichan | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | $100 |
| Langford | None set; amplified sound banned 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; no Sun | Not confirmed |
| Langley City | None set | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; no Sun | Ticket $100 |
| Lantzville | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Ticket $150 |
| Lillooet | None set; amplified sound 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat night to Sun 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. | Notice $200 ($100 if paid in 14 days) |
| Lions Bay | None set; lower limit 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Weekdays and Sat 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; no Sun | Notice $110 ($100 if paid in 14 days) |
| Logan Lake | Not confirmed | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | $100 |
| Lumby | None set; equipment and loading banned 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with building permit | $200 first offence; $500 second and later |
| Lytton | None set; amplified sound and animals 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily | Up to $2,000 on conviction |
| Mackenzie | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Ticket $100 |
| Maple Ridge | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; no Sun or holidays | Notice $300 ($250 if paid in 14 days) |
| Merritt | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days) |
| Metchosin | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun and holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Ticket $200 |
| Midway | 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | No ticket; $100 to $1,000 in court (first offence) |
| Mission | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Notice $500 ($350 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500 |
| Montrose | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | None set; Offence Act maximum fine applies |
| Nakusp | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Notice $125 ($100 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100 |
| Nanaimo | None set; amplified sound banned 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | $100 ($75 if paid early) |
| Nelson | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; Sun/holidays not for profit | Notice $150 ($100 if paid in 14 days) |
| New Denver | None set; general rule applies at any time | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Not confirmed |
| New Westminster | None set; night is 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; no Sun | Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000 |
| North Cowichan | None set; stereo banned before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Notice $100 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200 |
| North Saanich | None set | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; no Sun | Ticket $390 ($300 if paid in 30 days) |
| North Vancouver | None set; lower limits after 8 p.m. | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; no Sun | $200 ($150 if paid early) |
| Northern Rockies | None set | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily | Notice $100 ($90 if paid in 21 days) |
| Oak Bay | None set | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., not Sundays, under permit | Ticket $130 ($100 if paid in 30 days) |
| Osoyoos | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Notice $100 ($80 if paid in 14 days); ticket $150 |
| Parksville | None set; sound equipment banned 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun/holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days) |
| Peachland | Not confirmed | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun/holidays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Notice $100 ($90 if paid in 14 days); no ticket |
| Pemberton | 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (to 9 a.m. Sun and holidays) | Weekdays 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 10-4 p.m. | $100 ($75 if paid early) |
| Penticton | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $100 ($90 if paid in 14 days) |
| Pitt Meadows | None set | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; no Sun work for profit | Notice $100 ($80 if paid in 14 days) |
| Port Alberni | None set; amplified sound banned before 8 a.m./after 11 p.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $150 ($112.50 if paid in 14 days) |
| Port Coquitlam | None set; amplified sound and animals 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun own home | Notice $300 ($210 if paid in 30 days) |
| Port Edward | None set | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily | No ticket; $100 to $10,000 in court |
| Port Hardy | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Sun from 9 a.m.) | Ticket $250 (undue noise); $100 for most others |
| Port McNeill | None set; certain noises banned 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Ticket $100 |
| Port Moody | None set | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun own home | Ticket $100 first; $500 second; $1,000 after |
| Pouce Coupe | 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily | None set | $100 |
| Powell River | None set; certain noises banned 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Banned 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Ticket $100 |
| Prince George | None set | 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for owner work) | Notice $100 if paid in 30 days; $125 later |
| Prince Rupert | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | No ticket; $100 to $10,000 in court |
| Qualicum Beach | None set; amplified sound banned 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun/holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Ticket $150 |
| Quesnel | None set | Weekdays 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Ticket $100 first; $300 second; $500 after |
| Radium Hot Springs | None set; sound equipment banned 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no Sun or holidays | $250 |
| Revelstoke | 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (to 9 a.m. Sun and holidays) | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Notice $250 ($125 if paid in 14 days); ticket $250 |
| Richmond | None set; amplified music banned 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun owner only | Notice $200 ($175 if paid in 28 days) |
| Rossland | Not confirmed | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily | Not confirmed |
| Saanich | None set | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., not Sundays, with building permit | Notice $300 ($250 if paid in 14 days); ticket $300 |
| Salmo | None set | Banned 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | No ticket amount found; up to $500 in court |
| Salmon Arm | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Ticket $100 |
| Salt Spring Island | None set | 7 a.m. (8 a.m. Sat-Sun) to 7 p.m. or sunset, whichever later | Ticket $100 first; $200 second; $500 after |
| Sayward | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Up to $10,000 on conviction |
| Sechelt | 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (to 9 a.m. Sun and holidays) | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun/holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Notice $200 |
| Sidney | None set | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun by permit | Notice $390 ($300 if paid in 14 days); ticket $390 |
| Smithers | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $350 or $400 (nuisance); no clear noise line |
| Sooke | None set; amplified sound banned 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun/holidays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Ticket $200 |
| Spallumcheen | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily | Ticket $75 ($50 if paid in 14 days) |
| Sparwood | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Restricted 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | $250 ($125 if paid in 14 days) |
| Squamish | 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. | Weekdays 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 10-4 p.m. | $200 ($180 if paid in 14 days) |
| Summerland | None set | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily | Notice $250 ($225 if paid in 14 days); ticket $250 |
| Sun Peaks | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Notice $500 |
| Surrey | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; no Sun work for profit | Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $250 |
| Tahsis | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Ticket $200 |
| Telkwa | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | $212.60 |
| Terrace | None set | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; no Sun or holidays | Ticket $100 first; $300 later |
| Tofino | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (continuous sound) | Notice $200 ($160 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500 |
| Township of Langley | None set; music banned 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; no Sun or holidays | Notice $200 (general disturbing sound) |
| Trail | None set | Banned 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Ticket $100; court $100 to $2,000 |
| Tumbler Ridge | Not confirmed | Banned 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Ticket $100 |
| Ucluelet | None set; noise devices banned 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days) |
| Valemount | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $200 ($160 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200 |
| Vancouver | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (to 10 a.m. Sun and holidays) | Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; no Sun | Not confirmed |
| Vanderhoof | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (6 a.m. if industrial) | No notice amount; $100 to $2,000 in court |
| Vernon | None set | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily | Notice $100 ($90 early); ticket $200 |
| Victoria | None set; lower limits 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no Sun | Notice $350 ($262.50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $350 |
| View Royal | None set | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; no Sun or holiday work for profit | Ticket $100 |
| Warfield | None set | Banned 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Ticket $100 first; $250 second; $500 third |
| West Kelowna | None set | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily | Notice and ticket $500 |
| West Vancouver | None set; night limits 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Weekdays 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; no Sun | $100 ($90 if paid early) |
| Whistler | 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. | Banned 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (to 9 a.m. Sun/holidays) | Notice $500 ($400 if paid in 14 days) |
| White Rock | Not confirmed | Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 9-6 p.m. | $200 first; $350 second; $500 third and later |
| Williams Lake | None set | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily | Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days) |
Reading this table
- Quiet hours: stated for 63 places, none set in 67, not confirmed for 7.
- Construction hours: stated for 134 places, none set in 1, not confirmed for 2.
- Fine: stated for 130 places, not confirmed for 7.
Each cell is a short form of the fact on that place's own page. Open the place to see the full wording, the bylaw and section it comes from, and the official text it was matched against. None set means the bylaw that was read sets no such rule. Not confirmed means it could not be established from the official sources, for example because the bylaw is posted as a scanned image.
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