The festive season is fast approaching and those who will take a break from work and normal daily activities might spend time revelling in music and dance.
However, residents are reminded to be mindful of social activities that might make them fall foul of noise control by-laws and regulations.
Acts that fall within the definition of disturbance of the peace, disturbing noise and noise nuisance are prohibited since what sounds to be music to one pair of ears might be a nuisance to others for example.
The abovementioned three acts are accordingly regulated by the City of Ekurhuleni’s Police Services By-laws and Gauteng Noise Control Regulations.
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The Regulations make a distinction between disturbing noise and noise nuisance.
In order for an act to be defined as disturbing noise, it needs to meet a technical test, such as measuring above the noise level set for that designated zone, or if designated areas are not set, the noise must have risen above the measurement or rating set in the South African Bureau of Standards Publication No 0103.
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