14Prevention of nuisances when performing work

14 Prevention of nuisances when performing work

(1)  In this regulation –

nuisance includes dirt, dust, fumes, noise, smoke, building and plumbing materials, sewage and concentration of water.

(2)  A person performing work on premises must not allow a nuisance that is caused by the work, or has occurred in the course of the work –

(a) to become a risk or threat to public health; or

(b) to adversely affect an owner, occupier or user of premises adjoining the premises where the work is being performed.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 10 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.