6716 however, due to the proximity of some residential properties on adjacent streets, Public Works is seeking a Noise By-Law Exemption in order to:
- Minimize the potential safety hazards during construction to the traveling public.
- Minimize the total duration of construction.
The proposed nighttime works will involve the reconstruction of the road and associated infrastructure within the right-of-way and will involve the use of the following noise producing machinery:
- Construction vehicles such as: dump trucks and material delivery trucks
- Construction equipment such as: excavators, loaders, bulldozers, rollers
- Paving units (concrete pavers)
- Use of power tools such as: air compressors and portable power generators;
- Compaction equipment; and,
- Concrete saws and coring machines.
The control of construction noise from this project requires that the Contractor maintain equipment in a good operating condition that prevents unnecessary noise (e.g. machinery must be kept in good working order, and no excessive idling of equipment will be permitted). A notification area for the by-law exemption is illustrated in Appendix A.
Risk Analysis:
Risk Description | Impacted Objective(s) | Risk Level | Mitigating Strategy / Status | Responsibility | |
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To minimize noise nuisance from construction activities to adjacent businesses and | |||||
private properties, private construction firms working under contract for the City will | |||||
Noise will exceed generally acceptable nighttime levels | Consideration community | of | Low | be required to minimize the idling of construction vehicles, maintain equipment in good working order, and apply standard noise mitigation measures. If construction noise | City / General Contractor |
complaints arise during construction, they will be investigated by City staff in an | |||||
attempt to mitigate the concerns and reach a resolve to the complaint. |