Part 5Noise nuisance

The permitted level

48Permitted level of noise

1

For the purposes of the noise control provisions, the Scottish Ministers may by regulations prescribe the maximum level of noise (the “permitted level”) which may be emitted from relevant property.

2

The permitted level shall be a level for noise as measured from any relevant place by an approved device used in accordance with any conditions subject to which the approval was given.

3

Different permitted levels may be prescribed for different—

a

periods of the week;

b

areas or descriptions of areas;

c

times of year; or

d

other circumstances,

and the permitted level may be prescribed partly by reference to other levels of noise.