These Regulations, consisting of 10 sections divided into three Parts and completed by two Schedules, establish provisions for restrictions on the emission of certain noises and that any measurement of noise or any test of a noise source. Part 2 specifies the provisions relating generally to operation of equipment, such as: Equipment with noise restrictions relating to hours of use; Fixed equipment; Motor vehicles and motor vessels operated near residential premises for purposes of sport or recreation; Chainsaw operation near residential premises. These regulations apply to noise that is not the subject of noise control measures specified in an approved instrument. They do not apply to noise that is emitted by the operation of any equipment or machine carrying out work that is required for the following purposes: (a) public health and safety; (b) the provision of emergency services by emergency services personnel in emergency situations; (c) the safety or security of plant and equipment in emergency situations.
Australia · 2016-08-08