{"title":"Squamish noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","question":"What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Squamish?","slug":"noise-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/squamish","name":"Squamish","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":"District of Squamish","url":"https://squamish.ca"},"short_answer":"Squamish permits construction noise from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays. The rule includes work on your own property.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Daytime complaints","value":"604-815-5067"},{"type":"phone","label":"After-hours complaints","value":"604-892-6100"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"unsightly-property","title":"Squamish unsightly property rules and how to report","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/unsightly-property/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Squamish bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/lions-bay","name":"Lions Bay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/bowen-island","name":"Bowen Island","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/west-vancouver","name":"West Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/gibsons","name":"Gibsons","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/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":"An owner or occupier must prevent noise, sound or vibration from the property that disturbs the peace or enjoyment of people nearby.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 3","quotes":["4. No owner or occupier of real property shall use or permit such property to be used so that noise, sound or vibration emanating from the property disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of any person or persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"quiet_hours":{"label":"Quiet hours","value":"From 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., the bylaw restricts disruptive shouting or banging, and music or sound equipment used outdoors or audible outside. Warning people of danger or calling for help is an exception to the shouting and amplification rule.","short":"10 p.m. to 8 a.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 3","quotes":["5. Without limiting the generality of sections 3 and 4, the following noises, sounds and vibrations are deemed to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort of convenience of individuals or the public and are generally prohibited: (a) between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., use of a megaphone, microphone or other voice amplification device, shouting, clamouring, banging or making similarly disruptive sounds, whether produced out of doors or from within a premises that can be heard from outside, unless the sounds are made to warn of or address a safety risk, threat, emergency, or other practical necessity or to obtain attention or help in such situations; (b) between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., noise or sound from a radio, television, player or other sound equipment or playback device, public address system, amplification equipment, musical instrument, whether recorded or live, whether amplified or not, and whether produced outdoors or from within a premises that can be heard from outside;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"construction_hours":{"label":"Construction hours","value":"Squamish permits construction noise from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays and statutory holidays.","short":"Weekdays 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 10-4 p.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 3","quotes":["(c) Construction Noise made or caused, or permitted to be made or caused: (as amended by Bylaw No. 2541) (i) before 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on any day other than Saturday, Sunday or a statutory holiday; or (ii) before 8:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays; or (iii) before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. on Sundays and Statutory Holidays"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other limits","value":"Apply for a temporary exemption for exceptionally noisy work or qualifying work outside permitted hours. Fees apply.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/noise-bylaw/","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw","section":"Temporary Noise Exemption Permit","quotes":["## Temporary Noise Exemption Permit A Temporary Noise Exemption Permit may be obtained for those construction activities that are exceptionally noisy or for construction activity that must extend beyond the allowable hours because of exigent circumstances. * If planning any activities outside of these hours, you must apply for a Noise Exemption Permit (approval is not guaranteed). * Permit fees apply."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"contact_day":{"label":"Who to call, business hours","value":"Bylaw Enforcement at 604-815-5067, seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/","title":"Bylaws and Enforcement","section":"Bylaw Enforcement Office","quotes":["1000 Finch Drive Phone:  604.815.5067 Office hours: Sunday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"contact_after_hours":{"label":"Who to call, after hours","value":"Leave a message for Bylaw Enforcement for the next business day, or call the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-892-6100.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/","title":"Bylaws and Enforcement","section":"Bylaw Enforcement Office","quotes":["After regular business hours, please leave a message and an officer will return your call the next business day or contact the RCMP Detachment non-emergency line at 604-892-6100."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Disturbing noise or vibration is $200 ($180 within 14 days, $220 after 28 days). Construction at restricted times without a permit is $500 ($450 early, $550 late).","short":"$200 ($180 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/200801","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015 (PDF)","section":"Section 5 and Noise Regulation schedule, sections 3 and 5","quotes":["(b)    if received by the District within fourteen (14) days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the bylaw notice, the discounted penalty set out in Column 2 opposite the contravention; (c)    if more than twenty-eight (28) days after the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice, the late penalty set out in Column 3 opposite the contravention; or","3             Disturbing noise or vibration       $200             $180              $220          No","5 (a)         Disruptive noise –                  $500             $450              $550          No prohibited time period 5(b)          Radio, TV or other sound            $500             $450              $550          No device – prohibited time period 5 (c)         Construction Noise –                $500             $450              $550          No restricted times, no permit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"District of Squamish Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014 (PDF)","section":"PDF p. 1","quotes":["1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “District of Squamish Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014”."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":8,"matched":8,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nHow 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. From 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., the bylaw restricts disruptive shouting or banging, and music or sound equipment used outdoors or audible outside. Warning people of danger or calling for help is an exception to the shouting and amplification rule.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the activity and hours in [Noise Regulation Bylaw](https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/noise-bylaw/). Make a record of the date, start and end times, location and what you could hear. For a recurring disturbance, record each occurrence separately.\n2. 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.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Apply for a temporary exemption for exceptionally noisy work or qualifying work outside permitted hours. Fees apply.\n- Leave a message for Bylaw Enforcement for the next business day, or call the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-892-6100.\n- Bylaw Enforcement at 604-815-5067, seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n- Disturbing noise or vibration is $200 ($180 within 14 days, $220 after 28 days). Construction at restricted times without a permit is $500 ($450 early, $550 late).\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014 (PDF)](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167) and [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015 (PDF)](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/200801).","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/noise-bylaw/","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/","title":"Bylaws and Enforcement","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/200801","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","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/squamish/noise-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/noise-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/noise-rules.json"}}