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How to be a good neighbour
Construction noise
In order for Auckland city to become a great place to work and live,
demolition, construction and redevelopment work needs to occur. However, this
type of activity needs to be controlled to ensure that the noise
generated is at a reasonable level and occurs at a reasonable time.
If you are going to be doing any noisy construction work, it is important to check your resource consent for any extra conditions such
as restrictions on hours of operation.
Construction work includes the erection, installation, repair, maintenance, painting and demolition of almost
anything. It includes site preparation and earthmoving, and the use of any plant
or tools.
Permitted noise levels
The permitted noise levels are different for the central business district (CBD). This reflects the regions mixed use.
The central city or CBD area is bounded by the Northern Motorway, Grafton Road
and Stanley Street and The Strand.
| Construction work inside the CBD |
| * L10 at any property |
| Monday to Friday |
6.30 am to 10.30 pm |
75 dBA |
| Saturday |
7am to 11pm |
80 dBA |
| Sunday |
9am to 7pm |
65 dBA |
| All Other Times |
|
60 dBA |
| Construction work outside the CBD |
| * L10
at any
property |
| Monday to Friday |
7.30 am to 6.00 pm |
75 dBA |
| 6pm to 8pm |
70 dBA |
| Saturday |
7.30 am to 6pm |
75 dBA |
| Sundays and public holidays |
Noisy construction is not permitted |
| Note: Noisy construction work is not permitted before 7.30am on any day |
*L10 - A noise level which can only be exceeded for
10 per cent of the time. For example *L10 75 dBA
means that over a 30 minutes period, the noise may only go above 75 dBA for 3 minutes.
Examples of noise equipment and levels (dBA)
| Examples of noise equipment and levels in (dBA) |
| 140 |
Pneumatic rock breaker |
| 120 |
Compactor |
| 110 |
Fork lift truck |
| 105 |
20 tonne dump truck |
| 95 |
Oxyacetylene welder |
| 80 |
Electric drill (1 metre) |
| 75 |
Loud radio |
| 60 |
Department store |
Emergency construction work
Auckland City may grant permission for construction work to occur outside these times or levels, if emergency
works are necessary, or work cannot be completed during normal working hours because of public safety or traffic
hazards.
If you have special permission to work outside the permitted hours it is advisable to notify any residents who
may be affected by noise about the times and days of operation and give them an on-site contact phone number.
Minimise
noise travelling from the site by ensuring stereos on-site don't add to the noise levels.
More on being a good neighbour when
carrying out building work on your property.
Reviewed May 2009
