{"title":"North Saanich noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","question":"What are the noise rules and quiet hours?","slug":"noise-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/north-saanich","name":"North Saanich","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"District of North Saanich","url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca"},"short_answer":"North Saanich's Noise Bylaw 1383 bans noise that disturbs neighbours at any hour and sets no fixed quiet hours. It sets hours only for construction: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (not on a statutory holiday) and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bylaw lists no Sunday hours.","aliases":["quiet hours north saanich","construction hours north saanich","noisy neighbour north saanich","heat pump noise limit"],"cost":"Municipal ticket $390, or $300 if paid within 30 days (2022 amounts; may have changed). Court fine under the Noise Bylaw $300 to $2,000.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"250-655-5476"},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"bylawenforcement@northsaanich.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"Sidney/North Saanich RCMP non-emergency (after hours)","value":"250-656-3931"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"North Saanich Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (PDF)","url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/1383-North-Saanich-Noise-Bylaw-No.-1383-2015.pdf"},{"title":"Bylaw Complaint Form","url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/bylaw-complaint-form"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"North Saanich bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"fireworks","title":"North Saanich fireworks rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/fireworks/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/sidney","name":"Sidney","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/central-saanich","name":"Central Saanich","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/highlands","name":"Highlands","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/saanich","name":"Saanich","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/langford","name":"Langford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/view-royal","name":"View Royal","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/noise-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules/"},"facts":{"general_rule":{"label":"General rule","value":"No one may disturb or tend to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood by making or allowing any noise in a public or private place. Owners, tenants and occupiers may not let noise come from their property.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/1383-North-Saanich-Noise-Bylaw-No.-1383-2015.pdf","title":"North Saanich Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (2015) (PDF)","section":"s. 6","quotes":["No person shall disturb or tend to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of any person or persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity by:","making or causing or permitting to be made or caused, any noise in or on a public or private place; or"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"quiet_hours":{"label":"Quiet hours","value":null,"status":"none","note":"The Noise Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.","sources":[]},"construction_hours":{"label":"Construction hours","value":"Construction, repair, excavating or running machines or engines that disturb others is allowed only Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (not on a BC statutory holiday), and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bylaw lists no Sunday hours.","short":"Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; no Sun","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/1383-North-Saanich-Noise-Bylaw-No.-1383-2015.pdf","title":"North Saanich Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (2015) (PDF)","section":"s. 12","quotes":["Monday to Friday inclusive between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. of each day except where the day is a statutory holiday within British Columbia; and","Saturday between the hours of 8:00 am. to 4:00 p.m."]},{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/resident-services/police-bylaw-services","title":"Police & Bylaw Services, District of North Saanich","section":"Bylaw Services","quotes":["Noise complaints such as construction outside of permitted hours or on Sundays or Statutory Holidays can also be reported to the RCMP non-emergency line."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other limits","value":"Heat pumps: no more than 45 decibels at a point of reception in a residential area, and no disturbing noise. Also banned when they disturb others: cries from commercial enterprises, noisy animals or birds, amplified sound, outdoor lights, and loud or roaring motor vehicles. The bylaw does not apply to emergency vehicles.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/1383-North-Saanich-Noise-Bylaw-No.-1383-2015.pdf","title":"North Saanich Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (2015) (PDF)","section":"ss. 4, 7 to 11, 13","quotes":["No person shall operate or allow the operation of a heat pump resulting in a sound level:","in excess of 45 decibels at a point of reception located in a residential area","No person shall own, keep or harbour any animal or bird which by its cries disturb or tend to disturb","No person shall place, permit, or allow an Outdoor Light on a parcel of land such that the Outdoor Light disturbs","No person shall operate a motor vehicle which emits a Motor Vehicle Sound that:","This bylaw does not apply to emergency vehicles."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_day":{"label":"Who to call, business hours","value":"District Bylaw Services: 250-655-5476, bylawenforcement@northsaanich.ca. A written complaint from a North Saanich resident is needed (complaint form or email) with your name, address and contact information, a description and the location. Business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/resident-services/police-bylaw-services","title":"Police & Bylaw Services, District of North Saanich","section":"Bylaw Services, Submitting a Complaint","quotes":["investigations must be initiated by a written complaint from a resident of North Saanich either by using the District Bylaw Enforcement Complaint Form or by email bylawenforcement@northsaanich.ca.","Following up with Bylaw Services at bylawenforcement@northsaanich.ca or 250-655-5476 will allow us to have a record of your complaint.","normal business office hours of Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_after_hours":{"label":"Who to call, after hours","value":"Sidney/North Saanich RCMP non-emergency line, 250-656-3931.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/resident-services/police-bylaw-services","title":"Police & Bylaw Services, District of North Saanich","section":"Bylaw Services","quotes":["Please contact the RCMP by calling their non-emergency line at 250-656-3931."]},{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/bylaw-complaint-form","title":"Bylaw Complaint Form, District of North Saanich","section":"Bylaw Complaint Form","quotes":["PLEASE NOTE: if you’re emailing about parking and noise complaints outside of regular business hours, please contact the Sidney/North Saanich RCMP at 250-656-3931."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Municipal ticket (MTI Bylaw 1544, Schedule 4): $390, or $300 if paid within 30 days, for each noise offence, including construction outside permitted hours. Court fine under the Noise Bylaw: $300 to $2,000. Ticket amounts are from 2022 and may be out of date.","short":"Ticket $390 ($300 if paid in 30 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-1544.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1544 (Schedule 4) (PDF)","section":"Schedule 4","quotes":["Noise which disturbs others 6.1 $390.00 $300.00","Construction outside of permitted time period 12 $390.00 $300.00"]},{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/1383-North-Saanich-Noise-Bylaw-No.-1383-2015.pdf","title":"North Saanich Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (2015) (PDF)","section":"s. 16","quotes":["liable to a fine and penalty of not more than $2,000.00 and not less than $300.00 for each offence"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"North Saanich Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (2015)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/1383-North-Saanich-Noise-Bylaw-No.-1383-2015.pdf","title":"North Saanich Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (2015) (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["North Saanich Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (2015)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":1,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Noise Bylaw No. 1383](https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/1383-North-Saanich-Noise-Bylaw-No.-1383-2015.pdf), no one may disturb or tend to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood by making or allowing noise in a public or private place. Owners, tenants and occupiers may not let noise come from their property. The bylaw sets no decibel limit for general noise and no fixed quiet hours.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- **Construction hours:** repair, excavating or running machines or engines that disturb others is allowed only Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (not on a BC statutory holiday), and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bylaw lists no Sunday hours, and the District's Bylaw Services page treats Sunday and statutory-holiday construction as reportable.\n- **Heat pumps:** no more than 45 decibels at a point of reception in a residential area, and no disturbing noise.\n- Also banned when they disturb others: cries from commercial enterprises, noisy animals or birds, amplified sound, outdoor lights, and loud or roaring motor vehicles. The bylaw does not apply to emergency vehicles.\n- A noise offence is a $390 municipal ticket, or $300 if paid within 30 days. The court fine under the bylaw is $300 to $2,000. The ticket amounts are from 2022; the District has since passed 2026 ticket bylaws we could not read, so confirm the current amount.\n\n## Steps to report noise\n\n1. During business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), contact Bylaw Services at 250-655-5476 or bylawenforcement@northsaanich.ca. A written complaint from a North Saanich resident is needed, with your name, address and contact information, a description and the location. Use the Bylaw Complaint Form or email.\n2. Outside those hours, call the Sidney/North Saanich RCMP non-emergency line at 250-656-3931.\n3. Barking dogs go to CRD Animal Control at 250-478-0624 (after hours 1-800-884-0919).","sources":[{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/1383-North-Saanich-Noise-Bylaw-No.-1383-2015.pdf","title":"North Saanich Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (2015) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/resident-services/police-bylaw-services","title":"Police & Bylaw Services, District of North Saanich","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/Municipal-Ticket-Information-Bylaw-No.-1544.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1544 (Schedule 4) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.northsaanich.ca/bylaw-complaint-form","title":"Bylaw Complaint Form, District of North Saanich","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/noise-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/noise-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/noise-rules.json"}}