constitutes a disturbance or interference with
public tranquillity; or
(b)
causes a nuisance to any person,
commits an offence.
(7) Any person who commits an offence under this
section shall be liable to a fine of $5,000.
Noise from Construction Sites
Noise from construction
sites.
7. (1) Subject to subsection (6), any person who at
any place between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on any two
consecutive days or at any time on a general holiday uses or
causes to be used any powered mechanical equipment for the
purpose of carrying out any construction work, or any piling
other than piling by sinking or driving a pile by direct or
indirect percussive means
(a)
in respect of which a construction noise permit
is not in force; or
(b)
otherwise than in accordance with the conditions
of a construction noise permit in force in
respect thereof,
commits an offence.