Noise & nuisance — Fort St. James, British Columbia

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the District Municipality of Fort St. James, British Columbia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 993, 2018, verified 2026-10-15. Quiet hours: 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; if following day is Sunday or statutory holiday, 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Fines: $100.00 first instance, $250.00 second instance, $500.00 third or subsequent instance; up to $1,000.00 per individual offence on summary conviction. Exemptions: Emergency measures; church bells; permitted fireworks; special events under legislation or permit; permitted parades.

Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 993, 2018 adopted bylaw
quiet hours 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; if following day is Sunday or statutory holiday, 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. s. 4(o)(i)-(ii)
exemptions Emergency measures; church bells; permitted fireworks; special events under legislation or permit; permitted parades. s. 9(a)-(b)
fine range $100.00 first instance, $250.00 second instance, $500.00 third or subsequent instance; up to $1,000.00 per individual offence on summary conviction s. 11(a)-(b); Schedule "A"
scout note

Regulates noise; quiet hours 9 pm-7 am weekdays and 9 pm-9 am weekends/holidays; adopted June 2018.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: http://www.fortstjames.ca · Last verified 2026-10-15 · Noise & nuisance across British Columbia · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities