Technical Booklet G Resistance to the Passage of Sound·Page 5
Environmental Noise Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 - Scope and Application
The Regulations apply to environmental noise in built-up areas, public parks, quiet areas, and noise-sensitive buildings from road, railway, airport, and industrial sources, but exclude noise caused by the exposed person, domestic activities, work activities, or neighbours.
The Environmental Noise Regulations came into force on 20 October 2006. They apply to environmental noise in built-up areas, public parks or other quiet areas in agglomerations (large urban areas) and other noise sensitive buildings and areas. The Regulations apply to noise from road, railway and airport sources, as well as industrial noise. They do not apply to noise caused by the person exposed, from domestic or work activities or from neighbours.
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