Noise Bylaw Exemptions
Current Noise Bylaw Exemptions
The following locations have been granted a Noise Bylaw Exemption:
| Date | Hours | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 to Dec 19 (Weekends Excluded) | 8:00pm - 7:00am | Capstan Station | General Contractor Works |
| Nov 1 to Dec 1 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road between Blundell Road and Steveston Highway | Well Point Dewatering and Treatment Plant |
| Nov 1 to Dec 1 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | Operation of Well Point and Submersible Pump Equipment Including Ground Water Treatment Plan |
| Nov 1 to Apr 30 | 24/7 | 6333 Mah Bing Street | Sanitary Main Break Bypass |
| Nov 19 to Nov 24 | 6:30pm - 6:30am | Viking Way between Bridgeport Road and Vulcan Way | Milling and Paving |
| Nov 25 | 8:00am - 10:00am | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | General Construction Works |
| Nov 25 | 6:00am - 10:00am | 3211 Carscallen Road | Raft Slab Pour |
| Nov 25 | 7:00am - 10:00am | Steveston Highway between No. 3 Road and Shell Road | Line Painting |
| Jan 18 | 10:00pm - 7:00am | 10980 Mortfield Gate | Inline Valve Replacement |
For more information on exemptions to this Bylaw, contact:
Jaime Villaluz, Assistant Supervisor, Inspections
Email: Jaime.Villaluz@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-276-4014
Apply for a Noise Bylaw Exemption
Three weeks' notice is required
To apply for a Noise Bylaw Exemption, complete the following application. A minimum of three weeks' notice is required for this type of application to be processed.
Noise Bylaw Exemption Application
All applicants must review Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856.
Purpose of Noise Bylaw Exemption
The Noise Bylaw Exemption allows construction projects to proceed outside of normal working days/hours under certain circumstances. The Exemption may be granted to construction projects by the General Manager if the project satisfies the following conditions (refer to Bylaw 8856 Section 4.2.2):
- The volume of traffic in the area of the proposed construction is such as to cause danger to the workers on the job or to cause traffic congestion;
- The impact and inconvenience to residents in the area of the proposed construction can be minimized;
- The construction cannot be undertaken efficiently or safely during the normal working day; or
- Interruption of any during normal working day would cause any person undue hardship.