Many Australians will look at their heating options as the winter chill sets in, but a little-known rule may catch households with an air conditioners off guard.
As the winter chill sets in, many Australians will look at their heating options but a little-known rule about air conditioners may catch some households off guard., air conditioning systems should not be heard in habitable rooms of neighbouring homes during certain hours.
If a neighbour complains about the noise, authorities can take several courses of action, depending on the state or territory.This includes dispute resolution between the neighbours, noise assessments, issuing warnings and providing advice.Penalties be hundreds or even thousands of dollars for individuals and corporations, depending on local legislation and the nature of the breach.
Have you been fined for using your air conditioner? Email the reporter at [email protected] with the details. Households are still able to use air conditioners at night, provided the noise does not disturb their neighbours. Air conditioning systems can also be used during times where health may be impacted, such as during heatwaves in summer.In NSW, neighbours should not be able to hear your air conditioner in a habitable room between 10pm and 7am on weekdays, and 10pm and 8am on weekends and public holidays. During the day, noise should not exceed background noise level by more than five decibels.
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