The provincial noise override expired on October 7th, 2021. The City of Ottawa’s by-law is back in effect. For general construction, the allowed hours are 7 am to 10 pm, except Sundays and holidays when it’s 9 am to 10 pm.
Infill has further weekday restrictions.
As per the City of Ottawa’s Noise By-law (No. 2017-255); it is a violation for construction sites or heavy equipment to operate in any structure, highway or building:
- Monday to Saturday: before 7 am and after 10 pm
- Sunday and statutory holidays: before 9 am and after 10 pm
Limits are also placed on the demolition and construction of buildings in established residential neighbourhoods. Infill construction is not permitted:
- Monday to Saturday: before 7 am and after 8 pm
- Sunday and statutory holidays: before 9 am and after 10 pm
