Noise & nuisance — London, Ontario

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the City of London, Ontario, noise & nuisance rules are set by Sound By-law - PW-12, verified 2026-09-25. Construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weekdays); 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sundays). Fines: $175–$5,000 (first conviction); $500–$10,000 (subsequent). Exemptions: Emergency vehicles, railways/airports, city operations, normal farm practices, special events, fireworks, religious bells.

Sound By-law - PW-12 adopted bylaw
construction hours 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weekdays); 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sundays) s. 2.4(d)
exemptions Emergency vehicles, railways/airports, city operations, normal farm practices, special events, fireworks, religious bells s. 6.1(a)–(u)
fine range $175–$5,000 (first conviction); $500–$10,000 (subsequent) s. 7.2(a)–(b)
scout note

Regulates unreasonable noise, deemed prohibited sounds, exemptions, and enforcement for sounds likely to disturb inhabitants.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: https://london.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Noise & nuisance across Ontario · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities