Noise Bylaw Exemptions

Purpose of Noise Bylaw Exemption
The purpose of the Noise Bylaw Exemption is to allow construction projects to proceed outside of normal working days/hours under certain circumstances. It 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.

To apply for Noise Bylaw Exemption, please fill out the following application. We require at least 3 weeks prior notice to have this type of application processed.

Noise Bylaw Exemption Application

All applicants must review Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856

The following locations have been granted a Noise Bylaw Exemption:   

 

 

Date	Hours	Location
February 11 to May 16, 2019	24 hours per day, 7 days per week	Gilbert Road near the Gateway Theatre
February 17 to May 16, 2019	24 hours per day, 7 days per week	East edge of the Parking Lot at WorkSafe BC
April 15 to May 17, 2019	24 hours per day, 7 days per week	12088 Third Avenue
April 16 to May 10, 2019	24 hours per day, 7 days per week	10311 River Drive and 10333 River Drive

 

For more information on exemptions to this Bylaw, please contact Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Inspections, at Wasim.Memon@richmond.ca or 604-276-4189.