Noise & Sound Abatement
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Apply for your Noise Variance Permit online with the City’s My Permits Portal. The portal allows you to register, apply for your permit, view your permit status and pay online by credit card.
Is there a Noise Bylaw?
Yes, there is a bylaw that addresses the issue of noise -- the Burnaby Noise and Sound Abatement Bylaw (Number 7332) and Consolidated Amendment.
What Types of Noise Complaints are Received and Who Investigates Them?
The Burnaby Corporate Services Department Climate Action and Energy Officer responds and investigates complaints related to:
- Commercial/industrial noise
- Residential noise
- Construction noise
- Vehicle alarm noise if vehicle is parked within private property
- Any noise which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or persons in the vicinity
The RCMP is to be contacted for:
- Building alarms
- Vehicle alarms after Parking Management/Enforcement hours
- Residential noise (party/stereo/band)
Parking Management/Enforcement is to be contacted for:
- Vehicle alarm noise on roadways
The SPCA is to be contacted for:
- Barking dogs
Parks and Recreation is to be contacted for:
- Park events (concerts, festivals, or other events) at Deer Lake and Swangard Stadium.
Brochure
For more information on the noise bylaw and its enforcement, please download Burnaby’s Noise and Sound Abatement Bylaw Brochure.
Who should I call?
Climate Action and Energy Officer
During the day:
Burnaby Corporate Services: Climate Action and Energy Division: 604-294-7850 or climateactionandenergy@burnaby.ca
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM
After office hours:
Burnaby Dispatch: 604-294-7200
Parking Management/Enforcement
Phone: 604-570-3660
Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
(Contact RCMP outside these hours)
RCMP
Phone: 604-646-9999
SPCA
Phone: 604-291-7201
Parks and Recreation
Phone: 604-294-7450
Noise Variance Application
To apply for a Noise Variance, you can:
- Apply online through My Permits Portal and track your application by logging into the portal or
- Download and fill out the Application for Variance of Work Hour Restrictions.
