{"title":"Richmond noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","question":"What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Richmond?","slug":"noise-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/richmond","name":"Richmond","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 Richmond","url":"https://www.richmond.ca"},"short_answer":"Richmond's Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856 sets no single set of quiet hours. It bans noise that disturbs neighbours, amplified music from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., and animal noise lasting over half an hour. Report noise to Community Bylaws at 604-276-4345.","aliases":["richmond noise bylaw","construction hours richmond","lawn mower hours richmond","barking dog bylaw richmond","loud party richmond"],"cost":"A bylaw notice for noise is $200 ($175 if paid within 28 days, $225 after 60 days).","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Community Bylaws","value":"604-276-4345","note":"Regular business hours."},{"type":"email","label":"Community Bylaws","value":"bylawrequest@richmond.ca"},{"type":"online","label":"Report a Problem","value":"https://infocentre.richmond.ca/app/ask_pre/"},{"type":"phone","label":"RCMP non-emergency (yelling, shouting, parties)","value":"604-278-1212"},{"type":"phone","label":"BC SPCA Richmond Animal Services (barking dogs)","value":"604-709-4668"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856 (PDF)","url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8856_07242369236.pdf"},{"title":"Noise Regulations page","url":"https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/bylaws/property/noise.htm"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Richmond bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/vancouver","name":"Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/burnaby","name":"Burnaby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/new-westminster","name":"New Westminster","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/delta","name":"Delta","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/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 a sound in a street, park or similar public place that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest or enjoyment of people nearby. An owner or occupier must not make or allow a sound on the property that can be easily heard off the premises and disturbs the neighbourhood. Animal noise (such as a barking dog) going on continually, sporadically or erratically for over half an hour is prohibited. Decibel limits also apply.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8856_07242369236.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 3.1.1, 3.2.1(a)","quotes":["must not make or cause a sound in a street, park, plaza or similar public","place which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment,","which can be easily heard by a person not on the same","for any period in excess of one-half hour of time;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"quiet_hours":{"label":"Quiet hours","value":"No single set of quiet hours for ordinary noise. The decibel limits drop at 'nighttime', defined as any time outside daytime (daytime is 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays). Amplified music, live or recorded, is prohibited from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. any day.","short":"None set; amplified music banned 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8856_07242369236.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"definitions; s. 3.2.1(e)","quotes":["from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday;","from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a Sunday or holiday;","means any period of any day not specifically defined as daytime;","the sound made by amplified music, whether pre-recorded or live, after","11:00 p.m. and before 8:00 a.m. on any day;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"construction_hours":{"label":"Construction hours","value":"Construction noise is allowed only: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (not a holiday); Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (not a holiday); Sunday or a holiday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., only for construction on a residential building or structure done personally by the owner or occupier (construction sites and crews may not work). The sound must not exceed 85 dBA measured at 15.2 m (50 ft) from the source.","short":"Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun owner only","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8856_07242369236.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 4.1.1(m)","quotes":["85 dBA when measured at a distance of 15.2m (50 feet) from that source of","between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday that is not a","between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Saturday that is not a holiday for","between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on a Sunday or holiday, provided","undertaken personally by the owner or occupier of the"]},{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/bylaws/property/noise.htm","title":"Noise Regulations, City of Richmond","section":"Construction Noise","quotes":["Construction sites and crews may not conduct work."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other limits","value":"Outdoor decibel limits by zone, measured at the receiver: a residential (quiet-zone) receiver may be exposed to 55 dBA by day and 45 dBA at night from a quiet-zone source (60 and 50 from other zones); 70 dBA in activity zones. Also prohibited: engines without mufflers, misused horns, audio advertising heard on a street, and lawn and garden power equipment outside permitted hours. Exempt: emergency vehicles, permitted events, daytime garbage collection, outdoor sport 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., normal farm practices.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8856_07242369236.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 2.1-2.3, Schedule B, 3.2.1, 4.1.1","quotes":["55 dBA or 65 dBC when received at a point of reception in a Quiet","45 dBA or 55 dBC when received at a point of reception in a Quiet","the sound made by a combustion engine that is operated without using an","sound produced by audio advertising which:","by outdoor athletic activity that takes place between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30","by a garbage collection service during the daytime;","by normal farm practices on a farm operation as defined by and protected by","where the source of the sound and the point of reception is within the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_day":{"label":"Who to call, business hours","value":"Community Bylaws, 604-276-4345 or bylawrequest@richmond.ca, or the online Report a Problem form; City Hall main line 604-276-4000. Noise that does not need police attention is handled by Community Bylaws in regular business hours.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/bylaws/property/noise.htm","title":"Noise Regulations, City of Richmond","section":"Intro / Report a Problem","quotes":["can be investigated by the Community Bylaws Department within regular business hours.","complete the Report a Problem form online to have the right department contact you, or call us at 604-276-4000."]},{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/culture/social/homelessness/contacts.htm","title":"Concerned? Who to Talk to, City of Richmond","section":"I have a concern related to a bylaw infraction","quotes":["excessive noise/amplified sound","Contact: 604-276-4345 or email bylawrequest@richmond.ca"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_after_hours":{"label":"Who to call, after hours","value":"Richmond RCMP non-emergency line, 604-278-1212, for disturbances such as yelling, shouting or parties.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/bylaws/property/noise.htm","title":"Noise Regulations, City of Richmond","section":"Report a Problem","quotes":["Disturbances such as yelling, shouting or parties should be reported to the Richmond Non-Emergency RCMP at 604-278-1212."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice (Bylaw 8122 Schedule A): $200 for exceeding permitted sound levels or noise that disturbs the neighbourhood ($175 if paid within 28 days; $225 if paid after 60 days). Prohibited types of noise (such as barking dogs, amplified music at night): $300 ($250 early; $350 late). Prohibited construction noise: $500 ($450 early; $550 late). Missing construction noise sign: $300.","short":"Notice $200 ($175 if paid in 28 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf","title":"Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122, Schedule A (PDF)","section":"Schedule A - Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856","quotes":["Making or causing noise in a quiet zone which 2.1.1 No $ 200.00 $ 175.00 $ 225.00 n/a","Making or causing a noise which disturbs the 3.1.1 No $ 200.00 $ 175.00 $ 225.00 n/a","Making or causing a prohibited type of noise 3.2.1 No $ 300.00 $ 250.00 $ 350.00 n/a","Prohibited construction noise 3.2.1 (h) No $500.00 $450.00 $550.00 n/a","Failure to install or maintain construction noise 4.1.2 No $ 300.00 $ 250.00 $ 325.00 n/a"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8856_07242369236.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"title","quotes":["NOISE REGULATION BYLAW NO. 8856"]}],"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\n[Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856](https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8856_07242369236.pdf) does not set one set of quiet hours for ordinary noise. Nobody may make a sound in a street, park or similar public place that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest or enjoyment of people nearby. An owner or occupier must not make or allow a sound that can be easily heard off the property and disturbs the neighbourhood. Animal noise that goes on continually, sporadically or erratically for over half an hour is prohibited. Decibel limits by zone also apply, and they drop at night. Daytime is 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. The City does not regulate aircraft noise; YVR Noise Management handles it.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Amplified music, live or recorded, is prohibited from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. on any day.\n2. Construction noise is allowed Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (not a holiday), and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (not a holiday). On Sundays and holidays it is allowed 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., only for work on a residential building done personally by the owner or occupier. Crews and construction sites may not work then.\n3. Lawn and garden power equipment: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.\n4. To report noise, use the online Report a Problem form or call Community Bylaws at 604-276-4345 in regular business hours. For yelling, shouting or parties, call the RCMP non-emergency line, 604-278-1212. For barking dogs, call BC SPCA Richmond Animal Services at 604-709-4668.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Where construction is valued over $150,000, a construction-noise sign is required. The General Manager may grant an exemption of up to 48 hours.\n- Other banned noise includes engines without mufflers, misused horns, and audio advertising heard on a street. Emergency vehicles, permitted events, daytime garbage collection and normal farm practices are exempt.\n- Bylaw notices: $200 for exceeding permitted sound levels or disturbing the neighbourhood ($175 early, $225 late). Prohibited types of noise such as barking dogs or night amplified music are $300 ($250 early, $350 late). Prohibited construction noise is $500 ($450 early, $550 late). A missing construction-noise sign is $300. A court fine on conviction can be up to $10,000.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/bylaws/property/noise.htm","title":"Noise Regulations, City of Richmond","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8856_07242369236.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856 (consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/dog_owners_info11507.pdf","title":"Information for Dog Owners brochure (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/BL_8122_02092678501.pdf","title":"Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122, Schedule A (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.richmond.ca/culture/social/homelessness/contacts.htm","title":"Concerned? Who to Talk to, City of Richmond","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/richmond/noise-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/noise-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/noise-rules.json"}}