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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 440T Pumps

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 440T

Pumps

440T Pumps

(1) This section applies to premises at or for which there is a pump.
(2) An occupier of the premises must not use, or permit the use of, the pump on any day—
(a) before 7a.m, if it makes an audible noise; or
(b) from 7a.m. to 7p.m, if it makes a noise of more than 5dB(A) above the background level; or
(c) from 7p.m. to 10p.m, if it makes a noise of more than 3dB(A) above the background level; or
(d) after 10p.m, if it makes an audible noise.
(3) Subsection (2) (a) , (c) and (d) do not apply to a noise made at an educational institution, that is not more than 5dB(A) above the background level.
(4) In this section—


"pump"
(a) means an electrical, mechanical or pneumatic pump; and
Examples—
liquid pump, air pump, heat pump
(b) includes a swimming pool pump and a spa blower.