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Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989)

Regulations

Noise Control

7. Exemptions

 

1) The provisions of these Regulations shall not apply, if-
a) the emission of sound is for the purposes of warning people of a dangerous situation; or
b) the emission of sound takes place, during an emergency.

 

2) Any person may by means of a written application, in which the reasons are given in full, apply to the local authority concerned for exemption from any provision of these Regulations.

 

3) An exemption shall, if approved, be granted by a local authority in writing, and the conditions under which and the period for which such exemption is granted, shall be stipulated in such exemption.

 

4) An exemption shall not take effect before the applicant has undertaken in writing to comply with all conditions imposed by a local authority under subregulation (3): Provided that if activities are commenced before such undertaking has been submitted to the local authority concerned, the exemption shall lapse.

 

5) If any condition of exemption is not complied with, the exemption shall lapse forthwith.