Specialist advice on noise insulation measures to protect against traffic noise intrusion into your house can be sought from an acoustic consultant. The local council can control car alarms using the Nuisance Provisions of the Health Act. These regulations are enforced by the police. Motor Boat Noise, Jet Skis Problems with noise from jet skis and motor boat noise are handled by the Water Police Squad. If you are annoyed by maintenance work on railway or tramway tracks, you should contact the Public Transport Corporation.
Annoyance is often most acute at night.
The police are empowered under Section 48AB of the Environment Protection Act to direct abatement of entertainment noise after midnight. These directions stay in force up to 8 am. Noise requirements based on this policy are often included in a venue's liquor licence or planning permit. Enforcement of these requirements should be undertaken by the permit agency, either the Liquor Licensing Commission or the local council. EPA provides advice to these bodies on the application of this policy.