I have just moved into a new house and houses are still being built around me, at 6am this morning a JCB woke me and my nephew, are there laws against operating loud machinery before a certain time and who should I contact?
2007-02-19 03:37:21 · 12 answers · asked by ilovestooky30 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Citizens Advice Bureau. They are good people and will assist if possible.
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2007-02-19 03:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No load noises over 70 decibels should be hared between 9pm and 7am so even if you find that noisy they may be within there rights say e.g. if a JCB operates at 50 decibels they are in there rights but if you live on the same estate as the people that are building the new houses go to the company running it as a customer of them (as you are!) and tell them and they will be happy to avoid your street. Hope that helps!
2007-02-19 14:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you notice there were houses being built around you when you bought yours? Then I think you should expect some construction noise, however your local municipality probably has noise by-laws on the books that deal with specific types of noise and what time you can make them at (ie. lawnmowers, chainsaws). There may be an exception to the noise by law already made for new home construction, you'll have to contact the by-law office to find out.
2007-02-19 13:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best people to speak to are the environmental health officers at your council offices (phone number should be in the phone book - or just ring the general town hall number and ask to be put through). They are the only people that have jurisdiction over noise and noise complaints, and they should look into anything complained of. Obviously, the more complaints they get, the better your case, so speak to your other neighbours, if there are any yet, and if they are affected and complain too, it'll add weight to yours. Hope this helps, good luck.
2007-02-21 20:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by ragill_s1849 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, environmental health/planning department will help you. When developments are being built there are clear times in which heavy machinery can be used. 6am is too early! Alternatively raise the issue with the site manager - they are usually very helpful and will not want to upset you whilst they are on site!
2007-02-19 11:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by Boo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get in touch with your local town hall,they will have a section that deals with this sort of thing.It is illegal to cause a disturbance between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am,unless the job is unable to be done at any other time.
2007-02-19 16:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local Building Dept. They have all the rules and regulations concerning blasting, etc.
I once lived across the street from a building site where they had to blast through old foundations and rock to lay the foundation for a new school, and they started at 6 or7 am during the week. I know what you're going through.
2007-02-19 12:13:34 · answer #7 · answered by Lee M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are, first of all keep a record for a week of the times of the events and disturbance and then sent the record together with a covering letter to the Environmental Health Department of your local council.
They may send you a form for you to complete, don't forget to keep copies for your own reference.
2007-02-19 12:14:44 · answer #8 · answered by Renewable 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Excessive noise levels are between 11 pm-7am.If urgent work needs to be carried out, in between those hours, they must inform you. Contact your local Environmental Health department. Your local Council website should have details on how to contact them.
2007-02-19 11:51:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact the Environmental Health Department at your local council
2007-02-19 11:40:17 · answer #10 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact your local council 6am is ridiculous.
2007-02-19 12:01:33 · answer #11 · answered by Ollie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋