Noise & nuisance — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the City of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise By-Law No. 1405, verified 2026-08-29. Quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily for loading/unloading, construction equipment, domestic tools, and refuse compacting. Construction hours: Construction equipment prohibited 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily within 100 metres of a Residential Zone. Exemptions: RNC, RCMP, fire department, City employees on duty; and Special Events.

Noise By-Law No. 1405 adopted bylaw
quiet hours 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily for loading/unloading, construction equipment, domestic tools, and refuse compacting s. 3(4)-(7)
construction hours Construction equipment prohibited 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily within 100 metres of a Residential Zone s. 3(5)
exemptions RNC, RCMP, fire department, City employees on duty; and Special Events s. 6
scout note

Prohibits clearly audible sound at residential receptors. Quiet hours 11 pm–7 am for construction, loading, and domestic tools. Vehicle idling over 20 min banned in residential zones. Engine brakes prohibited except emergencies. Fireworks require fire-official authorization. Council may grant exemptions up to six months.

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