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.

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.