# Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, Paragraph 2


In all systems in which laying hens are kept—
(a) the sound level shall be minimised;
(b) constant or sudden noise shall be avoided; and
(c) ventilation fans, feeding machinery or other equipment shall be constructed, placed, operated and maintained in such a way that they cause the least possible noise.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2012/9780337986475/schedule/4/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-welfare-of-farmed-animals-regulations-northern-ireland-2012/schedule-4/paragraph-2
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