Noise Bylaw Exemptions

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.

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.

The following locations have been granted a Noise Bylaw Exemption:     

Date	Hours	Location	Activity
May 1-29, June 5, 2022 (Sundays only)	10:00am-6:00pm	Canada Line at Capstan Station	Work will include concrete cutting and use of a generator, manlift and light hand tools.
May 28, June 18, 25, July 23, August 13, 2022 (Saturdays only)	6:00am-9:00pm	Richmond Centre Mall	Work will include foundation raft slab concrete pour.
June 11-12, 2022	8:00pm-7:00am	6402 Maple Road	Work will include shutting down the pump stations, only hand tools will be used.

Contact Jaime Villaluz, Assistant Supervisor, Inspections, at Jaime.Villaluz@richmond.ca or 604-276-4014 for more information on exemptions to this Bylaw.