Noise & nuisance — Prince George, British Columbia

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the City of Prince George, British Columbia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control Bylaw No. 3848, 1982 (consolidated Feb 2017), verified 2026-10-18. Fines: $100.00-$2,000.00; up to $10,000.00.

Noise Control Bylaw No. 3848, 1982 (consolidated Feb 2017) adopted bylaw
construction hours 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. of the same day (construction/industrial work); 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. of the same day (maintenance/repairs/construction by owner, occupier or agent) s. 3(1)(v), s. 3(1)(ix)
exemptions Emergency equipment/vehicles; City/Ministry/Utility maintenance; emergency repairs; snow removal; public transportation; code-required public address systems; permitted activities; construction/industrial work 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. s. 3(1)(i)-(ix)
fine range $100.00-$2,000.00; up to $10,000.00 s. 7(ii); s. 6.4
scout note

Prohibits noise disturbing the peace; property maintenance noise allowed 7 a.m.-10 p.m., construction/industrial work 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; noise permits for necessary short-term noise.

Good Neighbour Guide (noise section)

City explainer of Noise Control Bylaw: excessive noise, permitted hours, permit for under 48 hours.

Prince George Bylaws page

Bylaw listing.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: https://princegeorge.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Noise & nuisance across British Columbia · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities