This introduction contains information on:

Statutory nuisance
Intruder alarms
Other statutory nuisances
Construction sites, noise abatement zones and codes of practice
Domestic noise and anti-social behaviour
Environmental noise
Noise insulation
Noise from household appliances
Noise from outdoor equipment
Aviation noise

Nuisance is anything that has an adverse impact on the enjoyment of an individuals home or other premises. There are two types of nuisance:

• public nuisance, is an act or omission that damages, obstructs or inconveniences the rights of a community. This is a criminal wrong; and
• private nuisance, is unreasonable, unwarranted or unlawful use of...

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