In the County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: No activity disturbing peace between 12 AM (midnight) and 7 AM; sound systems audible in another dwelling unit prohibited; construction hours: Construction exempt between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. for which a building permit has been issued; exemptions: Municipality/Canada/NS/NS Power/telecom employees; snow removal for health facility access; athletic/recreational/school activities 7 a.m.-12 a.m.; religious activities 7 a.m.-12 a.m.; emergency measures; agricultural activities; fines: not less than $50.00 and not more than $200.00; default imprisonment up to 60 days. Source: By-Law 065 — Noise Control, verified 2026-06-05.
By-Law 065 — Noise Control
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
No activity disturbing peace between 12 AM (midnight) and 7 AM; sound systems audible in another dwelling unit prohibited
s. 4; s. 4.1
construction hours
Construction exempt between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. for which a building permit has been issued
s. 7.3
exemptions
Municipality/Canada/NS/NS Power/telecom employees; snow removal for health facility access; athletic/recreational/school activities 7 a.m.-12 a.m.; religious activities 7 a.m.-12 a.m.; emergency measures; agricultural activities
s. 6; s. 7
fine range
not less than $50.00 and not more than $200.00; default imprisonment up to 60 days
s. 9
scout note
Noise Control By-law (#65) of the Municipality of the County of Richmond, enacted under MGA s.172. Regulates noise within county boundaries.