Environment Protection Regulations 2021
113Prediction, measurement, assessment and analysis of noise must be in accordance with Noise Protocol
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113 Prediction, measurement, assessment and analysis of noise must be in accordance with Noise Protocol
A person who conducts a prediction, measurement, assessment or analysis of noise within a noise sensitive area for the purposes of the Act or these Regulations, other than Division 5 of this Part, must conduct the prediction, measurement, assessment or analysis in accordance with the Noise Protocol.
The Noise Protocol sets out how to conduct the following noise‑related assessments—
(a) noise limits;
(b) background levels;
(c) alternative assessment criterion at an alternative assessment location, including when the Live music entertainment venues provisions (which include reference to agent of change) set out in the VPPs apply;
(d) effective noise levels.
Division 2—Unreasonable and aggravated noise from residential premises