Noise levels
Sound Meter
Judging what is acceptable and unacceptable noise is not easy. People have different tolerances and tastes when it comes to noise, and these can vary according to time of day or night and personal circumstances. For example, while young people are often blamed for being noisy, they may be less noise tolerant if studying for exams
Most activities make some sort of noise; what is acceptable during the day may well not be acceptable at night.
For the purpose of noise laws, the day has been divided as follows:
- Daytime: 07:00 to 19:00 hours
- Evening 19:00 to 23:00
- Night time 23:00 07:00
When considering carrying out noisy work or activities, use common sense. Would you really be happy if your neighbour drills the wall at 7 am on a Sunday morning? Consider the lifestyles of those around you - shift workers sleep in the day, parents of young children go to bed early…. If you need to carry out really noisy work or are planning a party, there are less likely to be complaints if you think it through.