# Noise Act 1996, Section 5: Permitted level of noise.

Extent: E+W+N.I.

(1) For the purposes of this group of sections, the Secretary of Statethe appropriate person may by directions in writing determine the maximum level of noise (referred to in this group of sections as “the permitted level”) which may be emitted during night hours from any dwelling or other premises .
(2) The permitted level is to be a level applicable to noise as measured from within any other dwelling in the vicinity by an approved device used in accordance with any conditions subject to which the approval was given.
(3) Different permitted levels may be determined for different circumstances, and the permitted level may be determined partly by reference to other levels of noise.
(4) The Secretary of StateThe appropriate person may from time to time vary his directions under this section by further directions in writing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/37/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/noise-act-1996/section-5
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