Noise Bylaw Exemptions


Current Noise Bylaw Exemptions

The following locations have been granted a Noise Bylaw Exemption:

Date Hours Location Activity
Mar 16 to
May 15
 24/7 Alderbridge Way Onni Sanitary Main Installation
Mar 30 to
May 3		 8:00pm to 
7:00am		 Britannia Shipyards Pile Repairs
Apr 21 to 
May 8		 8:00pm to 
7:00am 		 Westminster Highway and 
No. 2 Road Intersection
(Work to be performed Monday to Friday)		 BC Hydro Works
Apr 25 7:00am to
10:00am 		 9331 Diamond Road Construction Works
Apr 25
 8:00am to
10:00am and
8:00pm to
10:00pm		 12180 Vulcan Way Force Main Works
Apr 26  12:00am to
6:00am		 Aberdeen Skytrain Station Pressure Washing Maintenance
Apr 26 7:00am to
5:00pm		 9331 Diamond Road Construction Works
May 15 to
May 16		 9:00pm to
5:00am		 9495 Lasko Street Pump Station Repairs 
May 15 to
May 16		 9:00pm to
5:00am		 12426 Trites Road Pump Station Repairs

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.