# The Construction Products Regulations 1991, Paragraph 5: Protection against noise


The construction works must be designed and built in such a way that noise perceived by the occupants or people nearby is kept down to a level that will not threaten their health and will allow them to sleep, rest and work in satisfactory conditions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1620/schedule/2/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/construction-products-regulations-1991/schedule-2/paragraph-5
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