Noise Bylaw Exemptions
Current Noise Bylaw Exemptions
The following locations have been granted a Noise Bylaw Exemption:
| Date | Hours | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 to Feb 28, 2025 |
24/7 | 6333 - 6399 Mah Bing Street | Dewatering and Treatment Plant Operation |
| Nov 3 to Jan 19, 2025 |
10:00am to 5:00pm | 4831 Steveston Highway | Construction Works / Activities |
| Dec 1 to Dec 31 |
24/7 | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Williams Road | Well Point Dewatering and Treatment Plant |
| Dec 1 to Dec 31 |
24/7 | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | Operation of Well Point and Bypass Pump Equipment Including a Ground Water Treatment Plan / Overnight Refuelling Operations for Large Equipment and Generators |
| Dec 5 to Dec 20 |
24/7 | Williams Road and Gilbert Road Intersection | Boring / Tunneling Operations |
| Dec 7, 14, 21 and 28 | 8:00am to 10:00am | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | General Construction Works / Activities |
| Dec 17 to Dec 20 |
24 Hour Period Within a Three-day Span | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | Sanitary Bypass Removal |
| Dec 18 to Dec 21 |
9:00pm to 5:00am | No. 2 Road and Steveston Highway | Manhole Inspections and Cable Repairs |
| Dec 19 to Dec 20 |
10:30pm to 6:30am | Dike (North of Capstan Way) |
Dike Improvement Works |
| Dec 19 to Dec 20 |
6:00am to 11:00pm | 4111 Moncton Street | Concrete Pour |
| Dec 21 | 12:00am to 10:00am | Williams Road and Gilbert Road Intsection | Boring / Tunneling Operations |
| Dec 21 | 8:00am to 10:00am |
4831 Steveston Highway | Watermain Repair |
| Jan 1 to Jan 31 |
24/7 | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Blundell Road | Well Point Dewatering and Treatment Plant Including Ovenight Single Lane Alternating Traffic |
| Jan 1 to Jan 31 |
24/7 | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | Operation of Well Point and Bypass Pump Equipment Including a Ground Water Treatment Plan / Overnight Refuelling Operations for Large Equipment and Generators |
| Jan 4, 11, 18 and 25 | 8:00am to 10:00am | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | General Construction Works / Activities |
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.