ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 440V
Refrigeration equipment
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 440V
Refrigeration equipment
(1) This section applies to a person who is— (a) an occupier of premises at
or for which there is plant or equipment for refrigeration (
"refrigeration equipment" ); or
(b) an owner of refrigeration equipment that
is on or in a vehicle, other than a vehicle used or to be used on a railway.
(2) The person must not use, or permit the use of, the refrigeration equipment
on any day— (a) before 7a.m, if it makes a noise of more than 3dB(A) above
the background level; or
(b) from 7a.m. to 10p.m, if it makes a noise of more
than 5dB(A) above the background level; or
(c) after 10p.m, if it makes a
noise of more than 3dB(A) above the background level.
(3) In this section—
"vehicle" includes a trailer.