Noise
Common causes of noise disturbance include:
- construction
- air conditioning units
- compressors
- domestic pool pumps
- power tools and machinery
How can you reduce or mitigate noise whilst undertaking noise generating activities?
- planning and design play an important part in avoiding potential issues. Where practical, locate noisy appliances as far away as possible from neighbouring premises (especially areas like bedrooms)
- where possible consider installing physical barriers to reduce noise
- consult and communicate with your neighbours about the activity and duration
- use power tools within allowed hours (domestic premises)
- 8:00 am and 8:00 pm (Monday to Saturday)
- 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sundays and public holidays
- construction noise should be limited to allowed hours 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (Monday to Saturday).