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.