Squamish noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Squamish?

Squamish, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-09

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.

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.Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014, PDF p. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 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.
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.Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014, PDF p. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 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;
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.Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014, PDF p. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 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
Other limits	Apply for a temporary exemption for exceptionally noisy work or qualifying work outside permitted hours. Fees apply.Noise Regulation Bylaw, Temporary Noise Exemption Permit · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 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.
Who to call, business hours	Bylaw Enforcement at 604-815-5067, seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Bylaws and Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement Office · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording 1000 Finch Drive Phone: 604.815.5067 Office hours: Sunday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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.Bylaws and Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement Office · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 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.
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).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015, Section 5 and Noise Regulation schedule, sections 3 and 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 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
Bylaw	District of Squamish Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014.Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014, PDF p. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 Official wording 1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “District of Squamish Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2312, 2014”.

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

Check the activity and hours in Noise Regulation 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.
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) and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015 (PDF).