Is clearly audible sound from the operation of equipment used in construction, such as the erection of new structures, repair, demolition, land clearing, excavating, laying of pipes, application of concrete, installation of equipment, etc. are not allowed during prohibited hours.
It shall be lawful to emit or cause or permit the emission of sound from measures undertaken as a result of an emergency requiring immediate action for the construction, preservation, restoration or demolition of any highway
Government work and noise due to safety measures are exempt from the Noise Bylaw.
Government work is the construction, rehabilitation or maintenance work conducted by the City, Province of Ontario, Government of Canada and any of its agencies or agents. This applies to the operation of motor vehicles and equipment actually engaged in government construction work.
Safety measures include bells or sirens operated by police, fire, and paramedic services, and bells or whistles operated by rail or transit services.
If you have a concern, consider speaking with those responsible for making the noise to give them an opportunity to correct the issue. If this approach does not work, you can call 311 to submit a service request for an investigation.
Individuals can apply for a noise exemption permit to work outside of the permitted hours as long as they meet the application requirement. Learn more about the noise exemption process.
The City has partnered with TNG Community Services, an organization that provides free voluntary community mediation services to Toronto residents, as an alternative means to resolving a dispute with the help of neutral mediators. Further information can be found by visiting the TNG Community Services website.
Individuals can apply for a noise exemption permit to work outside of the permitted hours as long as they meet the application requirement. Learn more about the noise exemption process.
For more information, visit the Noise webpage.