Since 1 January 2017, construction sites at the architectural/project completion stage are allowed to carry out quieter forms of work (see list of permitted quieter works in ePortal) on specific Sundays and public holidays. No work is allowed from 10pm on Saturdays or eves of public holidays to 7am on the following Mondays or days after public holidays.In addition to establishing permissible noise limits, NEA has also implemented rules which prohibit work on Sundays and public holidays for construction sites located within 150m of residential premises and noise-sensitive premises.Ĭonstruction work commenced on, or after 1 September 2011 No-work rule on Sundays and public holidays Directive 038: Noise Control states the requirements for noise control as they apply to all operations and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB).
*reckoned as the equivalent continuous noise level over the specified period, i.e. (c) Buildings other than those in (a) and (b) (b) Residential buildings located less than Existing air quality emission and noise standards may be revised and/or modified consistent with new development and technology. Noise control at the source may be desirable, or even necessary, in an office. (a) Hospital, schools, institutions of higher permitting of air pollution control facilities, and the promulgation of appropriate rules and regulations. The typical average noise level in an office will tend to increase with the number of people working in the office.