In the District municipality of Digby, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: in excess of 55 dBA before 7:00 am or after 10:00 pm; 65 dBA at other times; construction hours: Mon-Fri before 7:00 a.m./after 10:00 p.m.; Sat before 8:00 a.m./after 10:00 p.m.; Sun, Statutory Holiday or Remembrance Day before 9:00 a.m./after 9:00 p.m.; exemptions: emergency measures; Canada Day, New Year's Eve, Natal Day, religious holidays; bells at worship/schools; municipal utility work; fines: $100-$1,000. Source: Orderly and Peaceful Conduct Bylaw (Noise Bylaw), verified 2026-06-05.
Orderly and Peaceful Conduct Bylaw (Noise Bylaw)
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
in excess of 55 dBA before 7:00 am or after 10:00 pm; 65 dBA at other times
s. 5(a)(b)
construction hours
Mon-Fri before 7:00 a.m./after 10:00 p.m.; Sat before 8:00 a.m./after 10:00 p.m.; Sun, Statutory Holiday or Remembrance Day before 9:00 a.m./after 9:00 p.m.
Schedule "A" Part 2
exemptions
emergency measures; Canada Day, New Year's Eve, Natal Day, religious holidays; bells at worship/schools; municipal utility work
ss. 10-11
fine range
$100-$1,000
s. 23
scout note
Regulates noise and disorderly conduct in the Municipality of the District of Digby. Title page reads 'Orderly and Peaceful Conduct Bylaw', cited as 'Orderly Conduct Bylaw' or 'Noise Bylaw'.