Noise & nuisance — Fredericton, New Brunswick

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

City of Fredericton has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

By-law No. S-17 — A By-law Respecting Disturbance by Noise adopted bylaw

Prohibits noise disturbances in Fredericton. Vehicles and motorcycles must not exceed regulated decibel levels; operators must not produce noise that disturbs others. Violations subject to fine. Bilingual PDF available.

By-law No. S-19 — A Nuisance By-law adopted bylaw

Adopted 23 May 2023 (incorporates amendment S-19.1); repeals former S-9. Addresses nuisances broadly, including fire pit and open burning rules requiring a free fire-department permit for wood-burning outdoor fireplaces; only dry seasoned wood permitted, 3 m clearance required.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: https://fredericton.ca/fr · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities