What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

Noise & nuisance — New Glasgow, Nova Scotia: Noise Bylaw

In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Daytime 07:00-22:00; Schedule A Part 2 quiet periods e.g. weekdays before 7:00 a.m. and after 9:30 p.m. Construction hours: Construction exempt between 07:00 and 20:00 with a building permit. Fines: first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third $500-$10,000 (SOT out-of-court $237.50/$467.50/$697.50).

Noise Bylaw adopted bylaw

quiet hours	Daytime 07:00-22:00; Schedule A Part 2 quiet periods e.g. weekdays before 7:00 a.m. and after 9:30 p.m.	s. 2(f); Schedule A Part 2 'PROHIBITED TIMES'
construction hours	Construction exempt between 07:00 and 20:00 with a building permit	s. 9(h)
exemptions	Town/Province/Canada/NS Power/utility employees; snow removal; emergency personnel; daytime athletic/religious activities; permitted parades/festivals	s. 9
fine range	first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third $500-$10,000 (SOT out-of-court $237.50/$467.50/$697.50)	s. 21

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Regulates noise within the Town of New Glasgow; sets quiet hours and noise standards. Scanned image PDF (date not extractable).