Noise Bylaw Exemptions
Current Noise Bylaw Exemptions
The following locations have been granted a Noise Bylaw Exemption:
| Date | Hours | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 to July 31 | 24/7 | 6333 Mah Bing Street | Sanitary Main Break Bypass |
| Mar 1 to Apr 30 | 8:00pm to 7:00am | 8880 Williams Road | South Arm Community Centre Flooring Works |
| Apr 1 to May 1 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road between Blundell Road and Steveston Highway | Well Point Dewatering and Treatment Plant Operation |
| Apr 1 to May 1 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | Operation of Well Point and Submersible Pump Equipment Including a Ground Water Treatment Plan and Overnight Refuelling Operations for Large Equipment and Generators |
| Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 | 8:00am to 10:00am | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | General Construction Works |
| Apr 8 to May 24 | 8:00pm to 7:00am | Capstan Station | General and Canada Line Works |
| Apr 22 to Apr 26 | 8:00pm to 5:00am | 9680 Williams Road | Cable Splicing |
| Apr 22 to Apr 29 | 8:00pm to 7:00am | Gilbert Road between Gainsborough Drive and Petts Road | Overnight Flagging / Single Lane Alternating Traffic |
| Apr 22 to May 31 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road at Gilhurst Road | Water Treatment Plant Location |
| Apr 30 to May 2 | 8:00pm to 7:00am | Gilbert Road between Petts Road and Williams Road | Overnight Flagging / Single Lane Alternating Traffic |
| May 1 to June 1 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road beween Blundell Road and Steveston Highway | Well Point Dewatering and Treatment Plant Operation |
| May 1 to June 1 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | Operation of Well Point and Submersible Pump Equipment Including a Ground Water Treatment Plan and Overnight Refuelling Operations for Large Equipment and Generators |
| May 4, 11, 18 and 25 | 8:00am to 10:00am | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | General Construction Works |
| May 3 | 8:00pm to 4:00am | Twigg, Jacombs and Riverside Pump Stations | Isolation Valve Replacements |
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.