The Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017 covers neighbourhood noise laws. There are time restrictions on when noise from residential premises should not be heard inside a neighbour's residence. An offence occurs if the noise continues after a warning has been given by a council or police officer.
Time-of-day noise restrictions
During these times, noise should not be heard in a habitable room in a neighbour's residence.
Noise source |
Time restrictions |
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Power tools |
Before 8am or after 8pm on any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, or Before 7am or after 8pm on any other day |
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Pumps and heat water pumps (including swimming pool and spa pumps) |
Before 8am or after 8pm on any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, or |
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Musical instruments or electrically amplified sound equipment |
Before 8am or after midnight on Friday, Saturday or any day immediately before a public holiday, or |
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Air conditioner or water heat pump |
Before 8am or after 10pm on any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, or |
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Motor vehicles (except when entering or leaving residential premises) |
Before 8am or after 8pm on any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, or |
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Refrigeration unit fitted to motor vehicles |
Before 8am or after 8pm on any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, or |