Posted By Paul Maddock Robert, I am assuming you need information on Environmental noise rather than occupational noise and the Noise at Work Regulations 1989. If you need to control noise from a construction site then I recommend that you obtain BS 5228: 1997 Part 1 "Noise and Vibration Control on construction and open sites". Secondly, get in touch with the Local Authority Environmental Health Department to discuss the potential noise impact. Should there be complaints from local residents, and you have not contacted the LA, an EHO may serve a section 60 notice under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 specifying the manner in which you must work so as not to cause a noise nuisance. The alternative, by working with the EHO is to submitt a Section 61 Application detailing how you will carry out the works so as not to cause a noise nuisance. This method is preferred as the "ball is in you court". This is a very brief explanation, please e-mail me if you need any further information as acoustics & noise control is my field.

Posted By R.Woods Thanks everyone for your input. Robert Woods