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 |
| May 21 to Sep 30 | 24/7 | 6333 - 6399 Mah Bing Street | Dewatering and Treatment Plant Operation |
| Jul 1 to Aug 1 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road between Blundell Road and Steveston Highway | Dewatering and Treatment Plant Operation |
| Jul 1 to Aug 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 |
| Jul 6, 13, 20 and 27 | 8:00am to 10:00am | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | General Construction Works / Activities |
| Jul 19 to Aug 16 | 24/7 | Afton Drive | Water Treatment Tank Operation |
| Jul 25 and Jul 26 | 6:00am - 10:00pm | 4111 Moncton Street | Raft Slab Concrete Pour |
| Jul 29 to Jul 30 | 10:00pm to 7:00am | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | Line Marking |
| Jul 29 and Jul 30 | 3:00am - 7:00am | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | Chamber E Isolation / Bypass |
| Jul 29 to Sep 30 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | Sanitary Bypass System Operation |
| Aug 1 to Sep 1 | 24/7 | Gilbert Road between Blundell Road and Steveston Highway | Dewatering and Treatment Plant Operation Overnight Single Lane Alternating Traffic |
| Aug 1 to Sep 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 |
| Aug 3 to Aug 5 | 7:00am to 10:00pm | 13631 Vulcan Way | General Construction Works / Activities |
| Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 8:00am to 10:00am | Gilbert Road between Steveston Highway and Dyke Road | General Construction Works / Activities |
| Aug 6 to Aug 31 (Excluding Sundays and Holidays) | 8:00pm to 7:00am | Capstan Station | Center Walkway Fence Modification |
| Aug 10 to Aug 11 | 8:00pm to 10:00am | 7302 Elmbridge Way | Sanitary Pump Station Isolation and Check Valve Replacement |
| Aug 10 to Aug 11 | 8:00pm to 10:00am | 10400 Hollybank Drive | Sanitary Pump Station Isolation and Check Valve Replacement |
| Aug 10 to Aug 11 | 8:00pm to 10:00am | 4991 No. 6 Road | Sanitary Pump Station Isolation and Check Valve Replacement |
| Aug 16 to Sep 6 | 24/7 | Schaefer Avenue | Water Treatment Tank Operation |
| Sep 6 to Sep 20 | 24/7 | Lismer Avenue | Water Treatment Tank Operation |
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.