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How to be a good neighbour

You cannot get a permit to make noise for a party, or play your stereo on full or to use that skill saw, but there are some things which you can keep in mind:

• be considerate of your neighbours
• ensure burglar alarms cut off after 15 minutes
• ensure car alarms are installed correctly and are not overly sensitive or faulty
• inform neighbours in advance about a party or invite your neighbours
• advise neighbours of planned work on your section that may be noisy
• minimise noise travelling from your property by keeping doors or windows closed
• turn down the noise at a reasonable hour at night (10pm)
• don't start up noisy equipment such as chain saws early in the mornings or late in the evenings

How to be a good neighbour when carrying out building work on your property.

Construction noise - timeframes and permitted levels

Reviewed August 2007