Burnaby By-law 7332, s. 9 — Burnaby Noise or Sound Abatement Bylaw 1979

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(a) When the continuous noise or continuous sound is emanating from real property, the continuous noise or continuous sound shall be measured at any point on the property line or within six (6) metres of the property line of the real property from which the said continuous noise or continuous sound is emanating except as otherwise specifically provided for in this Bylaw.
(b) When the continuous noise or continuous sound is emanating from a highway, the continuous noise or continuous sound shall be measured at a distance of not less than six (6) metres from the source of the continuous noise or continuous sound.
(c) When the non-continuous noise or non-continuous sound is emanating from real property, the non-continuous noise or non-continuous sound shall be measured at any point on the property line or within six (6) metres of the property line of the real property from which the said non-continuous noise or non-continuous sound is emanating.
(d) When the non-continuous noise or non-continuous sound is emanating from a highway, the non-continuous noise or non-continuous sound shall be measured at a distance of not less than six (6) metres from the source of the non-continuous noise or non-continuous sound.

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