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Calgary noise bylaw
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Calgary regulates noise through the Community Standards Bylaw and the permits that create exceptions for events and some construction. The hours are in the bylaw, not in a neighbourhood social-media post. If you need an exception, the permit is the exception.
Report through 311 with the address and whether the sound is happening now. Venue security can manage a crowd. They do not issue a city permit by wearing a radio.
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Are construction hours in the Community Standards Bylaw?
Noise, including construction and amplified sound, is addressed in Calgary's community standards rules and related permits. Use the bylaws page for the current hours.
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