Alarms

If you hear a house alarm or are concerned about someone’s safety, call 911.

If a car alarm in your neighbourhood sounds for more than five minutes, it could be a violation of Ottawa’s Noise By-Law 2017-255. Opens in a new tab or window

Snow removal and vehicle back up alarms are not considered car alarms.

Note: When you report a noise complaint about a car alarm, you will need to provide the car’s license plate number.

Report a noise complaint about car alarms.

An Ottawa by-law officer will be in touch to help you with your complaint. 

Please refer to the Ottawa Noise By-law Opens in a new tab or window for more information