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title: "Pemberton noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Pemberton?"
place: Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada
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# Pemberton noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

**Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Pemberton?

**Short answer:** In Pemberton, noise that disrupts sleep is restricted after 11 p.m. and before 7 a.m. Monday to Saturday, or before 9 a.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays. Construction has its own hours.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Pemberton, https://www.pemberton.ca)  
**Where:**
- Phone: Municipal Hall, 604-894-6135

## Key facts

- **General rule:** No person may make disturbing noise during quiet hours or allow it on their property. Section 4 also prohibits certain vehicle noises and unreasonably loud or excessive noise at any time.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012, consolidated, Sections 3–4, general and specific noise prohibitions](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/326264)
  - Official wording: "3. GENERAL 3.1. No person shall cause or make Noise during Quiet Hours. 3.2. No person being the owner or occupier of any premises or any real property shall allow or permit real property to be used to cause or make Noise during Quiet Hours. 3.3. No person or owner or occupier of any premises or any real property shall cause, make or allow any Noise prohibited under Section 4 of this Bylaw at any time. 4. PROHIBITED NOISES 4.1. The following Noises are prohibited:(a) motor vehicles without a functional muffler; (b) excessive vehicle noise such as excessive use of horn, squealing of tires, unattended car alarms, air horns, engine brakes or exhaust noise; and (c) unreasonably loud or excessive noise."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Quiet hours:** In Pemberton, noise that disrupts sleep is restricted after 11 p.m. and before 7 a.m. Monday to Saturday, or before 9 a.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012, consolidated, PDF p. 4](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/326264)
  - Official wording: "Quiet Hours (a) No person shall cause or permit noise of any kind, which by its nature is reasonably interrupting or would tend to interrupt the sleep of a person in the neighbourhood or vicinity, on a Monday to Saturday inclusive before 7:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m., or on a Sunday or statutory holiday before 9:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Construction hours:** Noisy construction generally runs 7 a.m.–8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday. Businesses are limited to 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on statutory holidays.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012, consolidated, PDF p. 4](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/326264)
  - Official wording: "Construction Noise (b) No person shall, on a Monday to Friday inclusive before 7:00am or after 8:00pm, on a Saturday before 8:00am or after 8:00pm, or on a Sunday before 10:00am or after 4:00pm, engage in or permit construction in such a manner as to create a noise." … "(d) No business may engage in or permit construction in such a manner as to create a noise inclusive before 10:00am or after 4:00pm on a statutory holiday."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Other limits:** For a construction exemption, show why compliance is impossible or impractical and that surrounding property owners were notified. Apply in writing for approval to vary the hours.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012, consolidated, Sections 7.1–7.2, construction exemptions](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/326264)
  - Official wording: "7. SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS 7.1. A person may submit an application for exemption from the provisions of this Bylaw to an Authorized Person regarding construction issues if it is impossible or impractical to comply. Where an Authorized Person considers that it is impossible or impractical to comply with Section 3, an Authorized Person may (a) exempt construction work from the provisions of section 5; and (b) determine the terms of an exemption under this subsection for a specific period of time. 7.2. The applicant must demonstrate that the surrounding property owners have been notified of the applicant's intent to vary the hours. Responsibility for obtaining written approval lies with the person carrying on the work. An application for exemption must be in writing and shall include the following:"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Who to call, business hours:** Not confirmed. Checked THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON; not found there.
- **Who to call, after hours:** Not confirmed. Checked THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON; not found there.
- **Fine:** Noise during quiet hours is $100, $75 early or $125 late. Construction noise is $250, $200 early or $300 late.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020, Bylaw Notice Enforcement schedule, Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, sections 3.1 and 5.1](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329)
  - Official wording: "Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012 3.1 Noise During Quiet Hours $100$75 $125 No Not Applicable 3.2 Permit Noise During Quiet Hours – $100 $75 $125 No Not Applicable 3.3 Prohibited Noise $100$75 $125 No Not Applicable 5.1 Construction Noise $250 $200$300 No Not"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Bylaw:** Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012, consolidated
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012, consolidated, PDF p. 1](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/326264)
  - Official wording: "Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012 Adopted June 5, 2012"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09

## How it works

How the rule applies depends on the source of the sound. Identify whether the disturbance comes from a work site, equipment, amplified music or another activity before looking for a time limit. Noisy construction generally runs 7 a.m.–8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday. Businesses are limited to 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on statutory holidays.

## Steps

1. Check the activity and hours in [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/326264). Make a record of the date, start and end times, location and what you could hear. For a recurring disturbance, record each occurrence separately.
2. Compare the activity and the day of the week with the applicable provision. When reporting it, explain how it affected you and whether the noise is still happening.

## Good to know

- For a construction exemption, show why compliance is impossible or impractical and that surrounding property owners were notified. Apply in writing for approval to vary the hours.
- Noise during quiet hours is $100, $75 early or $125 late. Construction noise is $250, $200 early or $300 late.
- No person may make disturbing noise during quiet hours or allow it on their property. Section 4 also prohibits certain vehicle noises and unreasonably loud or excessive noise at any time.
- If you are planning work, check the provision for that activity before arranging deliveries or booking equipment. A construction window alone does not answer a complaint about music or voices.
- For a question about the type of noise, the applicable hours and the location, call the Municipal Hall at 604-894-6135. Include the date and time in a complaint so the officer can identify the applicable provision.
- Read the applicable provisions in [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329).

## Related questions

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## Sources

- [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 699, 2012, consolidated (PDF)](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/326264) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Pemberton municipal office contact information](https://www.pemberton.ca/contact) (read 2026-11-09)

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