{"title":"Port Coquitlam noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","question":"What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Port Coquitlam?","slug":"noise-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","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":"City of Port Coquitlam","url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca"},"short_answer":"Port Coquitlam's Noise Regulation Bylaw 4273 sets no general quiet period. It bans continuous disturbing noise at any hour, and between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. it also bans amplified music or speech audible outside and animal noise audible outside the property. Construction hours are set separately.","aliases":["quiet hours port coquitlam","construction hours port coquitlam","leaf blower hours poco","barking dog noise","loud neighbours port coquitlam"],"cost":"Bylaw notices: $300 for noise that disturbs; $350 for amplified music or speech after hours and for construction or power equipment outside permitted hours. See the bylaw fines answer.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"604-927-5440","note":"Officers on duty daily 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m."},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw Services","value":"bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca"},{"type":"online","label":"Report a bylaw concern","value":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/service-requests"},{"type":"phone","label":"After 10 p.m., urgent only (Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency)","value":"604-945-1550"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 4273 (PDF)","url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/4273%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf"},{"title":"Bylaw Services","url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/bylaw-services"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Port Coquitlam bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"unsightly-property","title":"Port Coquitlam unsightly property rules and how to report","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/unsightly-property/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/coquitlam","name":"Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-moody","name":"Port Moody","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/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 make continuous noise, vibration or sound (more than three minutes, or more than three minutes total in any fifteen) from property or a highway that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood. Noise in parks and public places and from animals that disturbs others is also banned.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/4273%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273 (PDF)","section":"s. 3.1, 4.1, 4.2","quotes":["“Continuous Noise” means any noise or sound occurring for a duration of more than","three minutes, or occurring continually, sporadically, or erratically but totaling more than","Make, or cause to be made, any continuous noise, vibration or sound on, in, or","emanating from real property or a highway, to disturb or tend to disturb the quiet,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"quiet_hours":{"label":"Quiet hours","value":"The Noise Regulation Bylaw sets no general 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. quiet period. Between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. it bans amplified music or speech audible outside the premises, and animal noise audible outside the property.","short":"None set; amplified sound and animals 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/4273%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273 (PDF)","section":"s. 4.3, 4.5","quotes":["between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00","a.m. the following day;","p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day; or"]},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/bylaw-services","title":"Bylaw Services, City of Port Coquitlam","section":"FAQ","quotes":["The Noise Regulation Bylaw prohibits noise from properties between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The Bylaw Services page says the bylaw prohibits \"noise from properties\" between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, and that unreasonable noise at other times may also be investigated. The bylaw text applies the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. window only to amplified music or speech (s. 4.3) and animal noise (s. 4.5), and to heat pump-type devices (s. 4.7 sets lower decibels at that time). The bylaw wins."},"construction_hours":{"label":"Construction hours","value":"Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (not holidays). Sundays and holidays: only construction on a private residence, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., if not done for profit or gain. Other times need a temporary exemption from the Manager, Building or Manager, Bylaw Services.","short":"Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun own home","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/4273%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.1(i)-(j), 6.1","quotes":["on Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between the","hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturdays (excluding holidays) between","construction on a private residence on a Sunday or a Holiday between the hours","of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., provided that such construction is not being carried","out for profit or gain;","may grant or deny consent, in writing, to carry on the erection,"]},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/bylaw-services","title":"Bylaw Services, City of Port Coquitlam","section":"FAQ","quotes":["Sundays and statutory holidays: No construction permitted"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The Bylaw Services page says no construction on Sundays and statutory holidays and does not mention the private-residence exception in s. 5.1(j). \"Holiday\" in the bylaw includes Sundays, and Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Canada Day, Victoria Day, BC Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Remembrance Day."},"other_limits":{"label":"Other limits","value":"Heat pumps, air conditioners and ventilation devices: 55 decibels from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 50 decibels from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., measured at the neighbour's property. Power equipment (mowers, leaf blowers and so on): allowed 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. No amplified music or speech audible outside after 11 p.m. Exempt: emergency vehicles, authorized events, sports and school events, dogs in off-leash parks, City work, garbage collection, permitted fireworks.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/4273%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273 (PDF)","section":"s. 4.7, 5.1","quotes":["55 decibels between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm; or","50 decibels between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 am the following day.","the operation of Power Equipment between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.;","from dogs in a designated City off-leash dog park;","fireworks with valid permit issued by Fire Chief."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_day":{"label":"Who to call, business hours","value":"Bylaw Services: 604-927-5440 or bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca (officers on duty daily 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Complaints can also be made online or in person at City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/bylaw-services","title":"Bylaw Services, City of Port Coquitlam","section":"FAQ","quotes":["Bylaw Officers are on duty daily from 7:30am-10:00pm.","Email bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca","Call 604.927.5440","Anonymous complaints will not be accepted."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_after_hours":{"label":"Who to call, after hours","value":"After 10 p.m., for an urgent complaint call the Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency line, 604-945-1550.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/bylaw-services","title":"Bylaw Services, City of Port Coquitlam","section":"FAQ","quotes":["To submit an urgent complaint after hours, please call Coquitlam RCMP (non-emergency) 604.945.1550."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Noise that disturbs: $300 (bylaw notice); $210 if paid within 30 days, $375 if paid after 90 days. Amplified music or speech after hours: $350 ($245 / $425). Construction or power equipment outside permitted hours: $350 ($245 / $425). Animal noise $300; after-hours animal noise $350. Heat pump noise $300 or $350 after hours.","short":"Notice $300 ($210 if paid in 30 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/3814%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3814, Schedule A (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, Noise Regulation Bylaw","quotes":["Noise which disturbs 4.1 300 210 375 N/A","Music/speech 4.3 350 245 425 N/A","Construction 5 (i) 350 245 425 N/A","equipment 5 (l) 350 245 425 N/A"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/4273%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This Bylaw is cited as “Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273”."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":8,"matched":8,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe [Noise Regulation Bylaw 4273](https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/4273%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf) bans continuous noise, vibration or sound (more than three minutes, or three minutes in total in any fifteen) from property or a highway that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood. Noise in parks and public places, and animal noise that disturbs others, is also banned. The bylaw sets no general 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. quiet period, but between those hours it bans amplified music or speech audible outside the premises and animal noise audible outside the property.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Construction: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (not holidays). Sundays and holidays: only construction on a private residence, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., if not done for profit or gain. Other times need a temporary exemption from the Manager, Building or the Manager, Bylaw Services.\n- Power equipment (mowers, leaf blowers and so on): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.\n- Heat pumps, air conditioners and ventilation devices: 55 decibels from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 50 decibels from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., measured at the neighbour's property.\n- Exempt: emergency vehicles, authorized events, sports and school events, dogs in off-leash parks, City work, garbage collection and permitted fireworks.\n- The City's Bylaw Services page describes the rules more broadly (all property noise 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., no Sunday or holiday construction). The bylaw is narrower; confirm with Bylaw Services.\n- Tickets: $300 for noise that disturbs ($210 if paid within 30 days, $375 after 90 days); $350 for after-hours amplified sound or construction or power equipment outside permitted hours ($245 / $425).\n\n## Steps to complain\n\n1. Call Bylaw Services at 604-927-5440, email bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca, use the online form, or go to City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.\n2. After 10 p.m., for an urgent complaint call the Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency line, 604-945-1550.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/4273%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/services/bylaw-services","title":"Bylaw Services, City of Port Coquitlam","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/3814%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3814, Schedule A (PDF)","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 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/noise-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/noise-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/noise-rules.json"}}