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:

• 12088 3rd Avenue - November 6 and 7, 2018 - 11:00 pm to 6:00 am 
• 6833 Buswell Street - October 27 and November 3, 2018 - 6:00 am to 10:00 am 
• 13201 River Road - October 23 to November 10, 2018 (excluding Sundays) - 8:00 pm to midnight
• Canada Line Bridgeport Station - September 17 to October 31, 2018 - 11:00 pm to 5:00 am, Sunday to Thursday (Friday, Saturday and Stat Not Included)
• Spires Area Utility Upgrade August 15-November 15, 2018 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
• 6833 Buswell Street - September 29, October 6, 13 and 20 from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm

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