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
October 24, 2019-No end date	24 hours per day, 7 days per week	6371 Cooney Road
June 7-July 31, 2021	24 hours a day, 7 days per week	Cook Road near Cook Gate
July 1-31, 2021	5:00-7:00am Monday to Saturdays	No. 7 Road Pump Station
July 31 & August 1 August 7 & 8  August 14 & 15, 2021	7:00am-8:00pm	Richmond Transit Centre at Steveston Highway and Shell Road
July 17-September 15, 2021	8:00am-9:00pm on Saturdays and 8:00am-8:00pm on Sundays	Gateway Theatre facing Gilbert Road
July 22-August 22, 2021	8:00pm-11:00am	8155 Capstan Way
July 29, 2021	8:00pm-12:00am	Richmond Centre Mall
August 5, 2021	8:00pm-7:00am	7771 Westminster Hwy
August 21, 2021	6:00-10:00am	The Paramount 6340 No. 3 Road

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