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Update:
SoundSmart was developed by Engineering Department in 2005 as a project to provide noise information and to bring awareness of noise concerns to the public. Although reasonable efforts have been made during the development of SoundSmart to check the currency and accuracy of the content, the City of Vancouver cannot and does not accept responsibility for errors. The information provided herein is a general description only and does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon.

Since April, 2008, Property Use Inspections Division, Licenses and Inspections have taken over the administration of the Noise Control Bylaw No. 6555 from Vancouver Coastal Health. SoundSmart is currently used and referred to as reference material by Property Use Inspectors.

Property Use Inspections Division is committed to promote and maintain a safe, healthy and harmonious environment for the citizens of Vancouver. Our Property Use Inspectors are actively educating and seeking compliance on noise concerns from property owners, tenants, business operators and citizens of Vancouver.

Although noise is a part of life, there are ways to make it more manageable. Equipped with information and a basic understanding of noise, you can create a lifestyle that works for you.

The City of Vancouver has created a three part sound management series for residents concerned about noise.

Our web pages contain excerpts from the manual, booklet and brochure, all of which can be downloaded online.

To contact us, please call our Noise Hotline at 604.873.7753 or email us at Noise@vancouver.ca