In the County municipality of Kings, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: Residential 45 dBA 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. / 55 dBA 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; Commercial/Institutional 65 dBA day / 55 dBA night; construction hours: Construction activities permitted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. where a Building Permit has been issued; exemptions: municipal/government/NS Power/Maritime Tel employees on duty; emergency measures; agricultural activities by a farm operation; snow removal for health facilities; athletic/recreational/religious/community activities 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; fines: not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00). Source: By-law 84 — Noise Control, verified 2026-06-05.
By-law 84 — Noise Control
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
Residential 45 dBA 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. / 55 dBA 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; Commercial/Institutional 65 dBA day / 55 dBA night
s. 4(1)
construction hours
Construction activities permitted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. where a Building Permit has been issued
s. 8(3)
exemptions
municipal/government/NS Power/Maritime Tel employees on duty; emergency measures; agricultural activities by a farm operation; snow removal for health facilities; athletic/recreational/religious/community activities 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
ss. 7-8
fine range
not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00)
s. 10
scout note
Regulates noise within the Municipality of the County of Kings under the Municipal Government Act, using the Ontario Municipal Model Noise Code as a reference for sound levels.