Prince Rupert noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines
What are the noise rules and quiet hours?
Short answer
Prince Rupert sets no fixed quiet hours. Noise that disturbs nearby people is banned at any time under the Good Neighbour Bylaw 3558. Construction noise is barred before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m. there, but the older Noise Control Bylaw says 9 p.m., so confirm with the Bylaw Department.
Key facts
| General rule | No one may make or allow noise on a highway or public place, or let their property be used so that noise comes from it, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people nearby.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 3558, 2025, s. 6.3, 6.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingdisturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any PERSON or PERSONS in the neighbourhood or vicinity of that place. disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any PERSON or PERSON on the same |
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| Quiet hours | None set. Prince Rupert sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. |
| Construction hours | Good Neighbour Bylaw: no construction, repair, demolition or excavation noise that disturbs others before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m., any day of the week; the Chief Building Inspector may grant exemptions. The older Noise Control Bylaw 2430, not repealed, excepts such work only from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Sources differ: Older Noise Control Bylaw 2430, s. 3(1)(v) and (ix), excepts maintenance, repairs, construction and industrial work 'between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same day' (so 9 p.m., not 10 p.m.). Followed the newer Good Neighbour Bylaw; neither bylaw says it replaces the other. Good Neighbour s. 6.2 cites 's. 6.7 (e) and (f)'; the clauses are numbered 6.5(e) and (f).Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 3558, 2025, s. 6.5(e), (f); s. 6.2; Noise Control Bylaw No. 2430 (consolidated), s. 3(1)(v), (ix) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingon any day before 0700 hours or after 2200 hours, construct, erect, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish the CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR may, grant an exemption to carry out work Any maintenance or repairs or construction to property by the owner, occupier or agent of said property between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same day Construction or industrial work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same day |
| Other limits | No decibel limits found. Motorized lawn and garden equipment is barred 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (lawnmowers are exempt 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Amplified sound that disturbs neighbours is barred. Exempt: emergency work, public-service vehicles, trades in commercial/industrial zones within industry norms, household equipment, and approved special event or noise exemption permits.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 3558, 2025, s. 6.1, 6.5(a), 6.5(d) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingany motorized lawn-grooming or garden equipment in the CITY between the hours of 2200 hours and 0700 hours Approved Special Event Permit or Noise Exemption Permit issued by the City Performing works of an emergency nature for the preservation or protection of life, health or property The use of a lawnmower between the hours of 0700 hrs. and 2200 hrs. on any day |
| Who to call, business hours | Bylaw Department: 250-624-6852, bylaw@princerupert.ca, or the City's online complaint form (for noise give date/time, source and duration).File a Bylaw Complaint · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingPhone: 250-624 6852 Email: bylaw@princerupert.ca If this is a noise complaint, please include the Date/Time, Source of Noise, and Duration of Noise. |
| Who to call, after hours | Not confirmed. No after-hours bylaw line is stated. |
| Fine | No ticket amount found for the Good Neighbour Bylaw noise rules; court fine $100 to $10,000. The ticket schedule for the older Noise Control Bylaw 2430 lists $100 for each noise offence.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 3558, 2025, s. 9.2; Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2783 (consolidated to 2000), Schedule G · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingshall be liable to a fine or penalty not less than $100.00, and not exceeding $10,000 Noise disturbance 2 (i) $100.00 Noise from property 2 (ii) $100.00 |
| Bylaw | Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 3558, 2025 (Part 6, Noise Regulation); Noise Control Bylaw No. 2430, 1982 is also still postedSources differ: The Good Neighbour Bylaw has no repeal clause and the City's bylaw list still shows Noise Control Bylaw 2430; they differ on construction hours. Confirm which applies.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 3558, 2025, s. 1.1, Part 6; Noise Control Bylaw No. 2430 (consolidated), s. 10 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingCITY OF PRINCE RUPERT GOOD NEIGHBOUR BYLAW NO. 3558, 2025 CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT NOISE CONTROL BY-LAW NO. 2430, 1982 |
How it works
Prince Rupert sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. The Good Neighbour Bylaw 3558 bans noise on a street or public place, or coming from a property, that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people nearby, at any time. It sets specific hours only for certain activities. The older Noise Control Bylaw 2430 is still posted and has a similar general rule. Neither says it replaces the other.
Good to know
- Construction, repair, demolition or excavation noise that disturbs others is barred before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m., any day, under the Good Neighbour Bylaw. The Chief Building Inspector may grant exemptions.
- The older Noise Control Bylaw excepts such work only from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The two bylaws differ by an hour, so confirm with the Bylaw Department.
- Motorized lawn and garden equipment is barred from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Lawnmowers are exempt from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Amplified sound that disturbs neighbours is barred. No decibel limits were found.
- Exempt: emergency work, public-service vehicles, trades in commercial or industrial zones within industry norms, household equipment, and approved special event or noise exemption permits.
- Barking dogs fall under the Dog Control Bylaw.
- To report noise, call 250-624-6852, email bylaw@princerupert.ca or use the online complaint form; give the date, time, source and how long it lasted. No after-hours bylaw line is stated.
- Fines: the municipal ticket schedule (MTI Bylaw 2783) lists $100 for each offence under the older Noise Control Bylaw. No ticket amount was found for the Good Neighbour Bylaw; a court fine is $100 to $10,000.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 3558, 2025 (PDF), City of Prince Rupert (read 2026-11-05)
- Noise Control Bylaw No. 2430 (consolidated) (PDF), City of Prince Rupert (read 2026-11-05)
- Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2783 (consolidated to 2000) (PDF), City of Prince Rupert (read 2026-11-05)
- File a Bylaw Complaint, City of Prince Rupert (read 2026-11-05)
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