Environment Protection Regulation 2005
39Offence to make noise louder than noise standard
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39 Offence to make noise louder than noise standard (a) the person makes noise in the ACT; and (b) the noise causes environmental harm in an affected place. Examples of making noise 1 playing a musical instrument 2 using portable loudspeakers 3 using a leaf blower or vacuum 4 using a power tool Note Making noise will only cause environmental harm in an affected place if the noise level is louder than the noise standard for the compliance point for the place from which it is emitted (see s 25). Also, the noise standard for the point may be different at different times of day (see sch 2, part 2.2). (a) the person is an occupier of a place in the ACT; and (b) noise is emitted from a thing in the place; and
Noise offences Division 3.4 (c) the noise causes environmental harm in an affected place. Examples of things that emit noise 1 a swimming pool or spa pump 2 an air conditioner 3 a building intruder alarm 4 a motor vehicle intruder alarm