Noise & nuisance — Fort St. John, British Columbia
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia, quiet hours: 10:00 pm to 8:00 am (amplified sound/megaphone); 8:00 pm to 8:00 am (animal noise); construction hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, not on Sunday or statutory holiday if contractor receiving compensation; exemptions: Emergency services, municipal/government contractors, church bells, fire/building code alarms, farm operations in ALR; fines: $100 (standard); $75 early payment; $125 late payment; construction: $100/$250/$500 for 1st/2nd/3rd offences. Source: Noise Regulation Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Noise Regulation Bylaw
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
10:00 pm to 8:00 am (amplified sound/megaphone); 8:00 pm to 8:00 am (animal noise)
s. 5(a), s. 5(b) (10:00 pm–8:00 am); s. 5(c) (8:00 pm–8:00 am)
construction hours
7:00 am to 10:00 pm, not on Sunday or statutory holiday if contractor receiving compensation
s. 6(a), s. 6(b)
exemptions
Emergency services, municipal/government contractors, church bells, fire/building code alarms, farm operations in ALR
s. 7(a)–(e)
fine range
$100 (standard); $75 early payment; $125 late payment; construction: $100/$250/$500 for 1st/2nd/3rd offences
Schedule A - Municipal Ticket Information Offences
scout note
Regulates noise levels and disturbances within Fort St. John.