Provincial Noise Regulations in Canada

In the the event there are no governing regulations for environmental noise levels in the provincial jurisdiction you are researching, the criteria of the International Finance Corporation (“IFC” – part of the World Bank Group), can be adopted. The IFC noise guidelines are widely accepted and used for developing offsite sound level limits in jurisdictions without regulatory environmental noise criteria, or for proposed projects seeking financing from the World Bank Group or other large-scale financing organizations. Alternatively, you can reference ASHRAE Noise and Vibration Control Guidelines.

Red Links = Occupational Noise Regulations Blue Links = Outdoor Environmental and other Noise Regulations

Alberta

Occupational Health and Safety Code Part 16: Noise

The Alberta Utilities Commission: Rule 012 – Noise Control

Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB): Directive 038 – Noise Control

British Columbia

OHS Regulation: Part 7 Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature

BC Oil and Gas Commission: The British Columbia Noise Control Best Practices Guideline

Manitoba

M.R. 217/2006: The Workplace Safety and Health Act

Ontario

Ontario Ministry of Labour: Amendments to Noise Requirements In the Regulation for Industrial Establishments & Oil and Gas-Offshore