Noise Bylaw Exemptions


Current Noise Bylaw Exemptions

The following locations have been granted a Noise Bylaw Exemption:

Date Hours Location Activity
May 20 to
Jun 3		 8:00pm to
7:00am		 Gilbert Road at Woodwards Road  Metro Vancouver Works
Jun 1 to
Jun 2		 11:00pm to 
6:00am		 Hollybridge Way and Lansdowne Road Metro Vancouver Works
Jun 6 to
Jun 7		 8:00pm to
10:00am		 9031 Kirkmond Road and
9431 Parksville Drive		 Pump Station Works
Jun 8 to 
June 10		 10:00pm to
7:00am		 Westminster Highway 
(Between No. 2 Road and Gilbert Road)		 Pavement Works
Jul 6 to
Jul 17		 8:00pm to 
7:00am		 Westminster Highway 
(Between No. 2 Road and Gilbert Road
Work scheduled from Monday to Friday)		 BC Hydro Works

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.