New Noise Regulation Bylaw hours

On Tuesday, July 4, 2017 the District of Squamish updated its Noise Regulation Bylaw 2312, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No.2541, 2017.

Please note that it is an offence for Construction Noise to be made from construction activity during the following hours:

• Weekdays: before 7 a.m. or after 8 p.m. (previously after 9 p.m.)
• Saturdays: before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m.;
• Sundays and statutory holidays: before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. (previously before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m.)

“Construction Noise” means any noise, sound or vibration made on or associated with a construction site including one’s own property:

• in carrying on work in connection with the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or demolition of any building structure or thing;
• in carrying on any excavation, filling or other operation; or
• in moving, or operating any machine, engine or equipment;

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 you are planning any activities outside of these hours, you must apply for a Noise Exemption Permit (approval is not guaranteed).
• Permit fees apply. 

Construction work which does not generate noise is allowed outside of these hours. Please ensure all trades are in compliance.  

July 7, 2017