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The inspection of licensed premises revealed that a high proportior
of the hoists were in need of urgent repair, particularly the immediate
replacement of suspension ropes and the fitting of gates to openings.
8. NOISE.
One hundred and one complaints regarding alleged nuisance from
noise from premises were received during the year and thirty-four
nuisances were confirmed, Eleven arose from industry, twenty from
commercial undertakings, and three domestic sources.
Thirty of these nuisances were abated following informal action
and one abatement notice was served.
Four complaints regarding the level of sound arising from loudspeakers
were received and these were all remedied informally.
Effecting the reduction of noise from industrial premises can be
most time consuming. Observation of sound pressure levels in the
vicinity, identification of the item of equipment producing the noise
giving rise to complaint, advice to management, the taking of remedial
measures followed by further observations and possibly further action
can result in many weeks elapsing before a noise nuisance is abated.
Among any substantial group of complainants there is usually at least
one person who is hypersensitive to noise and is difficult, if not
impossible, to satisfy no matter what reduction in noise level is
achieved.
9. CLEAN AIR.
Clean Air Acts 1956/1968 - Smoke Control Areas.