Noise & nuisance — Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the Town of Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, quiet hours: 11:00 P.M. of any day to 7:00 A.M. of the following day for lawnmower, chainsaw, snow blower or other machinery; construction hours: No construction (including excavating), repairing, altering or demolishing between 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day; exemptions: RNC/RCMP/fire/emergency personnel and Town employees on duty; Town events; municipal snow clearing; snow clearing during and for 24 hours after a snowfall event; church bells/chimes. Source: Town of Torbay Noise and Nuisance By-Laws, verified 2026-06-05.
Town of Torbay Noise and Nuisance By-Laws
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
11:00 P.M. of any day to 7:00 A.M. of the following day for lawnmower, chainsaw, snow blower or other machinery
s. 7.1
construction hours
No construction (including excavating), repairing, altering or demolishing between 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day
s. 7.4
exemptions
RNC/RCMP/fire/emergency personnel and Town employees on duty; Town events; municipal snow clearing; snow clearing during and for 24 hours after a snowfall event; church bells/chimes
s. 12
scout note
Regulates noise and nuisance within the Town of Torbay. PDF confirms adoption on March 3, 2025 under the Towns and Local Service Districts Act, 2023.