Part 5Noise nuisance
The permitted level
48Permitted level of noise
1
For the purposes of the noise control provisions, the Scottish Ministers may by regulations prescribe the maximum level of noise (the “permitted level”) which may be emitted from relevant property.
2
The permitted level shall be a level for noise as measured from any relevant place by an approved device used in accordance with any conditions subject to which the approval was given.
3
Different permitted levels may be prescribed for different—
a
periods of the week;
b
areas or descriptions of areas;
c
times of year; or
d
other circumstances,
and the permitted level may be prescribed partly by reference to other levels of noise.