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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Laval, Quebec
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: 21:00-07:00 (night period with lower permitted levels).
Weekends/holidays: 21:00-07:00.
Construction weekdays: 07:00-19:00 (Monday-Friday).
Construction weekends: Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sundays and statutory holidays not permitted.
Laval's Reglement L-12423 (bruit communautaire) sets residential maxima of no more than 55 dBA (07:00-21:00) and no more than 50 dBA (21:00-07:00) outdoors, and no more than 45 dBA by day / 40 dBA at night indoors. Construction is allowed Monday-Friday 07:00-19:00 and Saturday 09:00-17:00 (not on Sundays or holidays). See the City's noise page and the codified bylaw PDF.
Residential quiet hours
21:00-07:00 (night period with lower permitted levels).
Weekends & holidays: 21:00-07:00.
Decibel limits
55 dBA daytime / 50 dBA night
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
07:00-19:00 (Monday-Friday).
Weekends: Saturday 09:00-17:00; Sundays and statutory holidays not permitted.
Lawn equipment
Monday-Friday 07:00-20:00; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 09:00-17:00.
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Sound generated by persons or musical devices is regulated; disturbances are handled by police and must remain within the bylaw dBA maxima at the point of reception.
Typical fines
Individuals: $200-$1,000 CAD first offence, $400-$2,000 CAD repeat. Corporations: $400-$2,000 CAD first offence, $800-$4,000 CAD repeat.
First offense: ~$200 (varies by case)
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via 311 Laval (or 450-978-8000) for service requests; police for urgent disturbances.. 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.laval.ca/organisation-municipale/311-services-en-ligne/nous-joindre/ or call 311 Laval (or 450-978-8000) for service requests; police for urgent disturbances.. 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
Bonjour - Le reglement sur le bruit de Laval abaisse les seuils la nuit (21 h-7 h) et fixe des limites de 55 dBA le jour et 50 dBA la nuit a l'exterieur. On entend {{decrire le bruit}} vers {{heures}}. Pourriez-vous reduire le volume en soiree et la nuit? Merci!
Landlord / property manager
Bonjour, nous subissons du bruit recurrent qui semble exceder le Reglement L-12423 (55 dBA jour / 50 dBA nuit dehors; 45/40 dBA dedans) et/ou les heures de travaux (lun-ven 7 h-19 h; sam 9 h-17 h; pas de travaux le dimanche). Pourriez-vous intervenir? Nous avons un journal des incidents et un numero de requete 311.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
Official bylaw source
Source: Ville de Laval - Reglement L-12423 (bruit communautaire)
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- Specify whether the sound was measured or heard outdoors or indoors, as limits differ.
- For weekend work, note that construction is not permitted on Sundays or statutory holidays without authorisation.
- Include short clips and a log; file via 311 and keep the request number for follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.