ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 440X
Open-air events
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 440X
Open-air events
440X Open-air events
(1) An occupier of premises must not use, or permit the use of, the premises
for an open-air event on any day— (a) before 7a.m, if the use causes audible
noise; or
(b) from 7a.m. to 10p.m, if the use causes noise of more than
70dB(A); or
(c) from 10p.m. to midnight, if the use causes noise of more than
the lesser of the following— (i) 50dB(A);
(ii) 10dB(A) above the background
level.
(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to licensed premises.
(3)
Also, subsection (1) (b) does not apply if— (a) the premises is, or is part
of, an educational institution; and
(b) the use of the premises for an
open-air event is organised by or for the educational institution for
non-commercial purposes of the institution.