I have a bunch of workers that have woken me up at 8-8:30 every morning for the last week & I'm sure its not legal.
Does anybody know what the council says about this type of activity & what r my rights on this topic?
2007-03-02 20:00:20 · 8 answers · asked by emptylilgod 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Noise from DIY or Domestic Improvements and Maintenance
More people now undertake their own home maintenance and DIY (do-it-yourself). We work during the day and find that the only time to do DIY work is in the evening or at the weekend. However, our neighbours who also have to work, expect to be able to relax in peace and quiet when they return home.
The Environmental Health Division recommends the following hours for commercial contractors and to avoid annoying your neighbours please try to work around the same times when you carry out your own DIY:
Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
No work on a Sunday or Bank Holiday
If you have to work outside these hours:
try not to start too early, or finish too late
try to keep any noisier work for the middle of the day - quieter work such as painting and decorating should be kept for the beginning and end of the day
contact your neighbours and advise them of what you are doing together with the times you anticipate doing any noisier work - giving notice may well avoid any complaint.
2007-03-02 21:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you mean. I work days and nights rotating shifts and i have been through the process so many times. Im affraid 08.00 is the legal noise time because that is the general start time for businesses all over the world.
2007-03-03 04:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by roystersradio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll find 8 a.m. is OK. That's when Camden council allow workers to start but it may be different for other councils.
2007-03-03 04:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most councils will have their own by-laws, but the general construction guidelines are working hours of 8am to 6.30pm.
Check out your local council's site.
http://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/yourcouncil.asp?cat=721
2007-03-03 04:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the council.
2007-03-03 10:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by james c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
08.00 Is considered a repectable hour to carry out heavy duty improvements - Road drilling, Bulldozing, Demolition etc.
2007-03-03 04:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by Carrot Cruncher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8am till 11pm is legal. but most finish for 6. shut the windows and sitck in ear plugs. i hate when we have workies outside.
2007-03-03 04:37:12 · answer #7 · answered by gary83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8am and they can legally go on till 11pm if needs be!
2007-03-03 04:03:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋