Technical Memoranda setting out principles for the
prediction, assessment and measurement of noise emanating
from construction sites. The Authority is to have regard
to such Technical Memoranda when considering whether or not
to issue a construction noise permit.
7. Control of noise from places other than domestic
premises, public places or construction sites is dealt with
in clauses 11 and 12. Under clause 11 the Secretary for
Health and Welfare may prepare Technical Memoranda setting
out principles for the prediction, assessment and
measurement of noise from such places.
8. Where under clause 12 the Authority is satisfied
that noise emanating from such a place is causing a
nuisance to any person or, does not comply with prescribed
limits or standards or with any principles set out in a
Technical Memoranda prepared under clause 12, the Authority
may serve a noise abatement notice upon the person creating
the noise or upon the owner or occupier of such place,
requiring him to abate the noise. It is an offence to fail
to comply with a noise abatement notice.
9. Part III of the Bill comprising clauses 13 to 16
deals with the control of noise from prescribed products.
10. Clause 13 prohibits the manufacture, importation,
assembly or supply of such products unless when operated
under prescribed test conditions, the noise emitted from
such products complies with prescribed noise standards.
Clause 14 provides that such products must comply with
prescribed warranty periods. Clause 15 empowers the