The Noise Insulation (Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems) Regulations 1996

Insulation of buildings against construction noise

8.—(1) Subject to and in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations, where the construction of initial works or additional works or the carrying out of altered works causes, or is expected to cause, noise at a level which, in the opinion of the responsible authority, seriously affects, or will seriously affect for a substantial period of time, the enjoyment of an eligible building adjacent to the site on which the works are being, or are to be, carried out but in respect of which building no duty under regulation 4 or power under regulation 5 or 6 has arisen, the responsible authority may carry out, or make a grant in respect of the cost of carrying out, insulation work in or to the building.

(2) The provisions of these Regulations shall, so far as applicable, apply to the carrying out of insulation work or the making of grants under this regulation, subject to the modifications of regulation 10 specified in paragraph (3) and to any other necessary adaptations or modifications.

(3) The modifications to regulation 10 are—

(a) that the duty to make the offer arises when circumstances exist which make the power in paragraph (1) above exercisable in relation to an eligible building;

(b) such an offer shall not be accepted after the expiration of 2 months after the date thereof or of such longer period as the responsible authority may by extension at any time allow; and

(c) regulation 10(4) shall not apply so as to limit the period within which any person may accept such an offer.