Construction is a necessary—but often noisy—part of a growing and vibrant Vancouver.
Construction can take place at any time, so long as the noise does not affect others. Noisy construction activities that disturb others are only permitted during specific hours and days.
The Noise Control By-law Section 16 defines when you can make construction-related noise.
Construction-related noise is permitted during the following hours:
| Day | On private property | On city streets, lanes, and boulevards |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 8pm | 7am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 8pm | 7am - 8pm |
| Sunday or holiday (day of) | No construction-related noise permitted | 10am - 8pm |
Outside of these hours, construction noise is only allowed with a noise by-law exception permit.
| Holiday | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | January 1 |
| Family Day | February 20 | February 19 |
| Good Friday | April 7 | March 29 |
| Easter Monday | April 10 | April 1 |
| Victoria Day | May 22 | May 20 |
| Canada Day | July 1 | July 1 |
| BC Day | August 7 | August 5 |
| Labour Day | September 4 | September 2 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30 | September 30 |
| Thanksgiving | October 9 | October 14 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11 | November 11 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | December 25 |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | December 26 |
Regulates noise: construction, garbage/recycling trucks, carpet cleaning trucks, leaf blowers, animals, people, and more.
A noise bylaw exception permit allows construction outside of the specified hours. Download the form, view the bylaw, find the fees, and more.