Noise Extension Bylaw Permit

Apply for a Noise Extension Bylaw Permit for the extension of noise when constructing, altering or demolishing any building or structure outside approved construction hours.

You need a permit for constructing, erecting, reconstructing, altering, repairing or demolishing any building, structure or thing or excavating or filling in land outside approved construction hours.

Without a permit, construction is permitted in Surrey from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday.

How to apply

If you require a noise extension bylaw permit, follow these steps to successfully receive your permit:

  1. Complete the Noise Extension Bylaw Permit Application Form
  2. Contact the Business Licence team at 604-591-4370 to confirm the fee and to determine what supporting documents are necessary for your application (for example, traffic obstruction permit).
  3. Gather supporting documents.

Completed forms and supporting documents can be emailed to license@surrey.ca or mailed to:

City of Surrey
Business Licences
13450 104 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 1V8

Noise definition

Noise is defined by the City of Surrey's Noise Control Bylaw, 1982, No. 7044 as any sound in or on a public or private place which disturbs or tends to disturb the rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person or persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity. Such sounds can include loud music, animal noises (including barking dogs), street vendors or alarms. 

Construction noise definition

Construction noise is defined as constructing, erecting, reconstructing, altering, repairing or demolishing any building, structure or thing or excavating or filling in land which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity.

Construction noise is permitted between 7am and 10pm, Monday through Saturday, including statutory holidays. No construction for profit or gain is permitted on Sunday. This means property owners can do construction work on Sunday on their own property, but cannot hire any trades to do construction work on a Sunday.