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title: "Squamish noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines"
question: "What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Squamish?"
place: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Bylaws, noise and complaints
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owner_body: District of Squamish
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# Squamish noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

**Question:** What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Squamish?

**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.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Squamish, https://squamish.ca)  
**Where:**
- Phone: Daytime complaints, 604-815-5067
- Phone: After-hours complaints, 604-892-6100

## Key facts

- **General rule:** An owner or occupier must prevent noise, sound or vibration from the property that disturbs the peace or enjoyment of people nearby.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014, PDF p. 3](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Quiet hours:** 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.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014, PDF p. 3](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Construction hours:** 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.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014, PDF p. 3](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167)
  - Official wording: "(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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Other limits:** Apply for a temporary exemption for exceptionally noisy work or qualifying work outside permitted hours. Fees apply.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw, Temporary Noise Exemption Permit](https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/noise-bylaw/)
  - Official wording: "## 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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Who to call, business hours:** Bylaw Enforcement at 604-815-5067, seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  - Source: [Bylaws and Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement Office](https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/)
  - Official wording: "1000 Finch Drive Phone: 604.815.5067 Office hours: Sunday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Who to call, after hours:** Leave a message for Bylaw Enforcement for the next business day, or call the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-892-6100.
  - Source: [Bylaws and Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement Office](https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/)
  - Official wording: "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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Fine:** 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).
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015, Section 5 and Noise Regulation schedule, sections 3 and 5](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/200801)
  - Official wording: "(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: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
- **Bylaw:** District of Squamish Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014.
  - Source: [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014, PDF p. 1](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167)
  - Official wording: "1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “District of Squamish Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014”."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09

## How it works

How 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.

## Steps

1. 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.
2. 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.

## Good to know

- Apply for a temporary exemption for exceptionally noisy work or qualifying work outside permitted hours. Fees apply.
- Leave a message for Bylaw Enforcement for the next business day, or call the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-892-6100.
- Bylaw Enforcement at 604-815-5067, seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 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).
- 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).

## Related questions

- [Squamish unsightly property rules and how to report](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/unsightly-property.md)
- [Squamish bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/bylaw-fines.md)

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- [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/noise-rules.md)

## Sources

- [Noise Regulation Bylaw](https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/noise-bylaw/) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Bylaws and Enforcement](https://squamish.ca/public-safety-services/bylaws-and-enforcement/) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014 (PDF)](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/99167) (read 2026-11-09)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015 (PDF)](https://squamish.civicweb.net/document/200801) (read 2026-11-09)

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