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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.