The Noise Insulation Regulations 1975

Interpretation

1.  In this Schedule—

“qualifying door” means an external door opening directly into an eligible room and which—

(a)

except in relation to insulation work carried out pursuant to Regulation 4(4) or 5, is in that part of a facade in respect of which the relevant noise level satisfies the requirements of Regulation 3(2);

(b)

in relation to work carried out pursuant to Regulation 4(4), is in a position which, in the opinion of the appropriate highway authority, is physically comparable with that of a qualifying door or qualifying window in another eligible building;

(c)

in relation to work carried out pursuant to Regulation 5, is or will be, in the opinion of the appropriate highway authority, subject to noise caused in the manner and at a level described in Regulation 5(1);

“qualifying window” means a window in an eligible room which—

(a)

except in relation to insulation work carried out pursuant to Regulation 4(4) or 5, is in that part of a facade in respect of which the relevant noise level satisfies the requirements of Regulation 3(2);

(b)

in relation to work carried out pursuant to Regulation 4(4), is in a position which, in the opinion of the appropriate highway authority, is physically comparable with that of a qualifying door or qualifying window in another eligible building;

(c)

in relation to insulation work carried out pursuant to Regulation 5, is or will be, in the opinion of the appropriate highway authority, subject to noise caused in the manner and at a level described in Regulation 5(1).