Singapore legislation
Clause 47
Clause 47
Control of noise on construction sites
(1)
Where it appears to the Commissioner that works of the following description, that is to say —
the erection, construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of buildings, structures or roads;
the breaking up, opening or boring under any road or adjacent land in connection with the construction, inspection, maintenance or removal of works;
demolition or dredging works; or
any other work of engineering construction,are being, or are going to be carried out on any premises, he may, by notice in writing, impose requirements as to the way in which the works are to be carried out on the person who appears to be carrying out, or going to carry out the works or on such other persons appearing to the Commissioner to be responsible for or to have control over the carrying out of such works.
(2)
The notice may in particular specify —
the plant or machinery which is, or is not, to be used;
the hours during which the works may be carried out; and
the level of noise or vibration which may be emitted from such premises in question or at any specified part of those premises or which may be so emitted during specified hours.