What are the allowable hours for construction noise and what is considered to be construction noise?

Construction noise is permitted between: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday and between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday. Homeowners working on their own property, other than constructing a new home, can also work between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday or holidays. Noise from construction for profit or gain is not permitted on Sunday or holidays. 

Construction noise means any noises or sounds made on or associated with a construction site, in carrying on work in connection with the construction, demolition, reconstruction, alteration, or repair of any building or structure, in carrying on any excavation or other operation, or in moving or operating any machine, engine, or construction equipment. Please call the bylaw department to report any construction noise which disturbs and is occurring outside permitted hours. 

On occasion, sites may need to complete construction work such as large continuous concrete pours that cannot be completed within the allowable hours. As a result, a noise exemption permit from the Engineering Department prior to working outside the allowable hours must be obtained. Prior neighbourhood notification of the noise exemption permit is a requirement.   


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