Port Coquitlam noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines
What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Port Coquitlam?
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.
Key facts
| General rule | 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.Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273, s. 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording“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, |
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| Quiet hours | 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.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.Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273, s. 4.3, 4.5; Bylaw Services, FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingbetween 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day; p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day; or The Noise Regulation Bylaw prohibits noise from properties between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. |
| Construction hours | 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.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.Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273, s. 5.1(i)-(j), 6.1; Bylaw Services, FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingon 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, Sundays and statutory holidays: No construction permitted |
| Other limits | 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.Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273, s. 4.7, 5.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording55 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. |
| Who to call, business hours | 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.Bylaw Services, FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingBylaw Officers are on duty daily from 7:30am-10:00pm. Email bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca Call 604.927.5440 Anonymous complaints will not be accepted. |
| Who to call, after hours | After 10 p.m., for an urgent complaint call the Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency line, 604-945-1550.Bylaw Services, FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingTo submit an urgent complaint after hours, please call Coquitlam RCMP (non-emergency) 604.945.1550. |
| Fine | 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.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3814, Schedule A, Schedule A, Noise Regulation Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNoise 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 |
| Bylaw | Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThis Bylaw is cited as “Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273”. |
How it works
The Noise Regulation Bylaw 4273 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.
Good to know
- 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.
- Power equipment (mowers, leaf blowers and so on): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 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.
- Exempt: emergency vehicles, authorized events, sports and school events, dogs in off-leash parks, City work, garbage collection and permitted fireworks.
- 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.
- 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).
Steps to complain
- 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.
- After 10 p.m., for an urgent complaint call the Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency line, 604-945-1550.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Noise Regulation Bylaw 2022, No. 4273 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Services, City of Port Coquitlam (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3814, Schedule A (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
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