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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in London, Ontario
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: Night noise offence under the Noise Act 1996 applies 23:00-07:00 with indoor permitted levels.
Weekends/holidays: Same night noise offence hours; construction hours vary by borough (typically no noisy works Sundays/Bank Holidays).
Construction weekdays: Typical borough guidance: noisy works 08:00-18:00 (check local authority for exact rules).
Construction weekends: Common pattern: 08:00-13:00 Saturday; no noisy works Sunday/Bank Holiday without permission (varies by borough).
London councils enforce the Noise Act 1996 (night noise 23:00-07:00 with indoor permitted levels) and local construction hours, often 08:00-18:00 Mon-Fri and 08:00-13:00 Sat with no noisy works on Sundays/Bank Holidays. Check your borough's rules via GOV.UK.
Residential quiet hours
Night noise offence under the Noise Act 1996 applies 23:00-07:00 with indoor permitted levels.
Weekends & holidays: Same night noise offence hours; construction hours vary by borough (typically no noisy works Sundays/Bank Holidays).
Decibel limits
Qualitative limits enforced
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
Typical borough guidance: noisy works 08:00-18:00 (check local authority for exact rules).
Weekends: Common pattern: 08:00-13:00 Saturday; no noisy works Sunday/Bank Holiday without permission (varies by borough).
Lawn equipment
Falls under statutory nuisance and borough rules; keep to daytime hours to avoid enforcement.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Night noise warnings can lead to Fixed Penalty Notices if indoor permitted levels are exceeded after a warning notice.
Typical fines
Fixed Penalty Notice up to ??110 for dwellings (??500 for licensed premises); prosecution can reach ??1,000 for dwellings, plus potential equipment seizure.
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via Report to your borough council's environmental health/noise team; use GOV.UK to find the correct council.. 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.gov.uk/report-noise-pollution-to-council or call Report to your borough council's environmental health/noise team; use GOV.UK to find the correct council.. 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
Hello - councils enforce night noise rules between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Could you please keep the noise down during those hours? Thank you.
Landlord / property manager
Hello, there has been recurring noise or out-of-hours work at {{address}} that appears to breach the 11 p.m.-7 a.m. night noise rules or local construction hours. I have a log and will contact the council if it continues. Could you help address it?
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Noise Act 1996 and borough construction codes
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Keep a noise diary and invite council officers to witness the noise inside your dwelling if safe.
- Check your borough's construction hours and out-of-hours approval process before reporting building work.
- Ask about equipment seizure powers if repeated offences continue after warnings or Fixed Penalty Notices.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.