Nuisance Laws
e.g. Noise Pollution (time restrictions), Smoke etc
Are there time restrictions on the use of swimming pool pumps and air conditioners?
The Environmental Protection Regulation 1998 sets out the following restrictions
Swimming pool pumps (including spa pumps)
- 7am - 7pm Noise no louder than 50 decibels
- 7pm - 10pm No more than 5 decibels above the background noise level
- 10pm - 7am No audible noise permitted
Air-conditioning equipment
- 7am - 10pm Noise no louder than 50 decibels
- 10pm - 7am Either 40 decibels or 5 decibels above background level
Regulated Devices (including power tools and lawn mowers)
Monday to Saturday
- 7am - 7pm Regulated devices may be used
- 7pm - 7am No audible noise permitted
Sundays and Public Holidays
- 8am - 7pm Regulated devices may be used
- 7pm - 8am No audible noise permitted
Building Work (including altering or demolishing a building)
Monday to Saturday
- 6.30am - 6.30pm Noise from building work allowed
- 6.30pm - 6.30am No audible noise permitted
Sundays and Public Holidays
- No audible noise permitted
For further information:
QLD Govt Environmental Protection Agency or phone Customer Service Centre (07) 4044 3044
