Statutory Nuisance

Noise from alarms

Alarms fitted to your home/business or vehicle should not become a source of nuisance to your neighbours, you have a legal responsibility to ensure that any alarm activated should ring for:

  • a maximum 20 minutes – home/business; and
  • your vehicle alarm should have a 5 minute cut-out device fitted.

Don't go away on holiday without notifying your neighbour or a contact - nominate a key holder who lives locally.

Ice cream van chimes should not sound before 12 noon and after 7pm or longer than four seconds, see the code of practice for more information.