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<strong>EBN</strong> <strong>Notional</strong> <strong>Field</strong> <strong>Development</strong> Plan<br />

Figure 4-35. Noise barriers are constructed to limit noise levels during construction activities<br />

4.4.2.1 Direct Noise - Construction Phase<br />

There is no noise regulation in environmental laws for the judgment of noise nuisance resulting from<br />

construction activities. Noise nuisance can be regulated in permits according to local laws or regulations.<br />

It is possible that a national law will come into being that will regulate construction noise. Generally in<br />

all cases, (and also with the new law), guidelines for construction noise are used to prove that noise<br />

nuisance meets the requirements, according to Circulaire Bouwlawaai 2010. The framework for<br />

construction noise levels measured in decibels (dB (A) is:<br />

Table 4-8. Caption<br />

Day period<br />

07.00-19.00<br />

Maximal exposure<br />

time in days<br />

Up to<br />

60 dB(A)<br />

Above<br />

60 dB(A)<br />

Above<br />

65 dB(A)<br />

Above<br />

70 dB(A)<br />

Above<br />

75 dB(A)<br />

Above<br />

80 dB(A)<br />

No restrictions in Max - 50 days Max - 30 days Max -15 days Max - 5 days 0 days<br />

days<br />

For construction works outside the day period, custom requirements are required in consultation with<br />

authorities.<br />

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