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:

   
• Van Horne Way and No. 4 Road - December 15, 16 and 23, 2018 (backup dates December 22 and 29) - Saturdays, 7:00 am to 10:00 am and Sundays 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Alderbridge Laneway - December 10 to 15 (weekday: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
• 13100 Smallwood Place - November 5 to December 14, 2018 - 8:00 pm to 5:00 am 

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