Outdoor Events
Many outdoor events, particularly those held during the summer,
incorporate some noise activities. These may include music,
fireworks, fairgrounds, public address systems or generators. Most
of these events occur only occasionally at any one venue, but
sometimes events occur regularly at the same site. Noise can
therefore be a source of annoyance to local residents, and measures
should be taken to minimise it.
Those responsible for arranging events should consider the
potential for noise at the planning stage. The Pollution Control
Team within Environmental Health can be contacted for advice.
Considerations should include:
Music Noise
- What type of music– live or
recorded?
- Where will the music be
played?
- What time will the music by
playing?
- For how long?
- Where are the nearest residential
premises?
Fireworks
- What time will the display take
place?
- How noisy will the fireworks
be?
- Have you advised local residents?
Fairgrounds
- Where will the fair be
located?
- Will it clash with other music
noise?
- Have you advised the operator of noise
restrictions?
- What time will it be operating?
Public Address System
- Are they volume
controlled?
- Will they be used as little as
possible?
- Do they just cover the area
required?
- Do they incorporate directional speakers?
Generators
- Are they necessary – could mains power be
supplied?
- Can temporary shielding be
provided?
- Do they incorporate sound
insulation?
- Are they sited away from housing?
For further information, contact the Pollution Control Team who
produce a guide for outside events.