Noise from indoor venues, including the following, needs to comply with the permitted noise levels and not cause a nuisance:

• indoor cricket or netball
• ten pin bowling
• concerts
• religious worship
• squash.

Permitted noise levels

If the noise at a premises is over the following levels, a fine or notice may be issued to the responsible person:

• 7am to 10pm - no more than five decibels (A) above the background noise level
• 10pm to midnight – no more than three decibels (A) above the background noise level
• midnight to 7am – no noise heard.

Exemptions

The permitted noise levels do not apply to:

• educational buildings used for non-commercial activities
• entertainment venues issued with a licence or permit by council or a liquor licence from Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation, with noise level conditions
• sites that have a development approval with noise level conditions.

How to reduce noise levels

You can help reduce noise by:

• planning the location and orientation of stages, audio systems and amplifier devices – face away from neighbours
• installing a solid fence or barrier
• selecting quieter equipment and amplifier devices or use alternatives (e.g. using a pager or replacing telephone repeater bells with a visual alarm)
• limit time noisy equipment and devices are used
• if possible, keep doors and windows closed
• consider installing a noise limiting device.