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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Red Deer, Alberta
Confirm quiet hours, decibel limits, construction schedules, and reporting steps so you can keep the peace in your neighbourhood.
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Default quiet hours: General prohibition on noise that disturbs a reasonable person; specifically, noise audible in a residential building is prohibited 22:00-07:00.
Weekends/holidays: Same as weekdays (22:00-07:00) unless otherwise exempted.
Construction weekdays: No separate posted schedule; construction that creates unreasonable noise cannot disturb residences 22:00-07:00 (exemptions for City works may apply).
Construction weekends: Same as weekdays (quiet hours 22:00-07:00); check for project-specific exemptions.
Red Deer addresses noise through the Community Standards Bylaw 3669/2021, which prohibits unreasonable noise and, among other provisions, bans noise audible in a residence between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.. See the City’s Noise Complaints page for enforcement and fines.
Residential quiet hours
General prohibition on noise that disturbs a reasonable person; specifically, noise audible in a residential building is prohibited 22:00-07:00.
Weekends & holidays: Same as weekdays (22:00-07:00) unless otherwise exempted.
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
No separate posted schedule; construction that creates unreasonable noise cannot disturb residences 22:00-07:00 (exemptions for City works may apply).
Weekends: Same as weekdays (quiet hours 22:00-07:00); check for project-specific exemptions.
Lawn equipment
Not set as a separate schedule; apply the general standard (avoid 22:00-07:00 and ensure noise is not unreasonable).
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Unreasonable or disturbing noise is prohibited; if clearly audible in a dwelling after 22:00 it is enforceable. Police/RCMP respond to active disturbances.
Typical fines
Tickets typically start at $250 (first offence), then $500, then $1,000; serious or continuing offences can face higher penalties under the bylaw.
First offense: ~$250 (varies by case)
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via RCMP/Police for active noise; City Inspections & Licensing for private-property bylaw concerns; see City’s noise complaint guidance.. Provide dates, times, and source details so dispatchers can prioritise the call. Anonymous complaints are accepted but detailed contact information helps with follow-up.
- Document the issue (record short clips, note times, and track duration for at least two nights if possible).
- Share a polite note with the neighbour or property manager. See the message templates below.
- Submit a complaint via https://www.reddeer.ca/city-services/police-rcmp/report-a-crime/noise-complaints/ or call RCMP/Police for active noise; City Inspections & Licensing for private-property bylaw concerns; see City’s noise complaint guidance.. Ask for the incident number for reference.
- If the noise continues, follow up with enforcement referencing the incident number. Keep your documentation for any tribunal or landlord board filings.
Ready-to-send messages
Neighbour note
Hi — quick note about the late-night noise at [address]. Red Deer’s bylaw treats noise audible in a residence after 10 p.m. as an offence. Could you keep it down overnight? Thanks for understanding.
Landlord / property manager
Hello, we’re experiencing recurring noise from [unit/address]. Under Red Deer’s Community Standards Bylaw 3669/2021, unreasonable noise and sound audible in a residence after 22:00 are prohibited. Please remind tenants/contractors and help resolve; I have a brief log and can share recordings if helpful.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: City of Red Deer — Community Standards Bylaw 3669/2021
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- For late-night disturbances, call police/RCMP while the noise is occurring; provide address, description, and duration.
- Keep a dated log; if repeated, reference prior complaint numbers and note whether noise was audible inside your dwelling after 22:00.
- Project or event exemptions can alter hours; ask the City if an exemption applies when you file.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.