In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: 65 dBA between 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; 55 dBA between 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; construction hours: Construction exempt between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for which a building permit has been issued; exemptions: Town/Canada/NS/NS Power/railway/telecom employees; snow removal; athletic/recreational/school activities 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; religious activities 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; emergency services; agricultural activities; fines: $250.00 per occurrence. Source: Noise Control By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
Noise Control By-Law
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
65 dBA between 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; 55 dBA between 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
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construction hours
Construction exempt between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for which a building permit has been issued