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 1 24/7 Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Williams Road Well Point Dewatering and Treatment Plant Operation
Mar 1 to Apr 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
Mar 1 to Apr 30 8:00pm to 7:00am  8880 Williams Road South Arm Community Centre Flooring Works
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 8:00am - 10:00am Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road General Construction Works
Mar 10 to Mar 14 8:30pm to 6:00am Knight Street Bridge On and Off Ramps to Mitchell Road Installation of Counter Loops
Mar 11 to Mar 22 24/7 10382 Springmont Drive BC Hydro Transformer Replacement and City Kiosk Upgrades
Mar 29 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.