Be a good neighbour
The use of power tools outside: a matter of neighbourly respect!
Noise pollution is the cause of many neighbourhood conflicts, whether it is caused by individuals or professional activities. Often, the people making the noise and dust do not realize its adverse effects and the discomfort they inflict on others. Maintaining a peaceful environment is about respect and is everyone’s responsibility.
CONSTRUCTION OR VEHICLE REPAIR
Under By-Law BEAC-033, the use of noisy equipment and electric or gas powered tools used for construction, renovation or building repairs or vehicle is only permitted during the following hours:Monday to Friday: between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Saturday: between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
It is FORBIDDEN to execute these activities on Sunday and statutory holidays.
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GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Under this by-law, different hours to do garden maintenance causing noise on weekends are provided. On those days, use of a chain-saw, lawn mower, grass trimmer, hedge trimmer or other similar devices is permitted as follows:Monday to Friday: between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Saturday: between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday and statutory holidays: between noon and 4 p.m.
LEAF BLOWER
The use or operation of a leaf blower is prohibited from June 1 to September 30, subject to a fine.
It is permitted from October 1 to May 31 as follows:
Monday to Friday: between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Saturday: between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday and statutory holidays: between noon and 4 p.m.
Saturday: between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday and statutory holidays: between noon and 4 p.m.
AIR QUALITY
Moreover, it is forbidden at all times to produce dust or particles into the air by cutting concrete, cement, brick, stone or unistone and
by sandblasting in a manner that disturbs the neighbourhood.