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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.

PDF Document Noise Bylaw Exemption Application

All applicants must review Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856

The following locations have been granted a Noise Bylaw Exemption:   
  • Gilbert Road near the Gateway Theatre - February 11 to May 16, 2019 for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
  • Westminster Highway between Gilbert Road and Alderbridge Way - February 8, 2019 - 10:00 pm to 9:00 am;
  • Blundell/Moffat Road and Blundell/Curzon Street -  February 6, 2019 - 1:00 am to 6:00 am;
  • Van Horne Way and No. 4 Road - January 26 - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and January 27, 2019 - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm (backup dates February 2 - 7:00 am to 10:00 am, February 3 - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, February 9 - 7:00 am to 10:00 am, February 10 - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm);
  • Jacombs Road and Westminster Highway - January 30 to 31, 2019 - 9:00 pm to 5:00 am;
  • Smallwood Place - February 3 to 8, 2019 - 7:00 pm to 5:00 am; and
  • East edge of the Parking Lot at WorkSafe BC - February 17 to May 16, 2019 - 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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

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