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Tips for keeping the peace.

Music & TV’s

A good test is if you can hear your music/tv outside then it is too loud and should be turned down, or consider maybe you should be using headphones. Set your music base control at a low level - the base beat can be particularly irritating.

Parties

Neighbours are much more likely to understand if they are warned or even invited. If possible, keep any amplified equipment inside. If the equipment must be outside then the volume should be turned down as low as possible and after midnight should be taken inside. Keep your entertaining to special occasions. Regular gets together are more likely to offend than one off events. When your guests leave ask them to leave quietly.

Household chores

Don’t do doing washing or vacuuming in the middle of the night. Remember just because you are awake doesn’t mean everyone is.  It may also help the to reduce the noise if you site household equipment such as washing machines, dish washers away from partition walls or place them on a carpet or rubber mat to reduce vibration. Consider mowing the lawn and using garden power tools at a reasonable time - not early morning or late evening when the noise could be most annoying.

D.I.Y.

When doing DIY, try and make sure you carry out the noisiest jobs during the day. Keep the evening for quieter work such as painting and decorating. Warn your neighbours if you are going to make unavoidable noise such as doing DIY .

Dogs

If you own a dog, train it not to bark unnecessarily. Never leave your dog alone for long periods - ask a friend to exercise it during your absence. In law a barking dog can be a noise nuisance and you could be prosecuted if you do nothing to stop it.

Fireworks

Consider your neighbours and their pets when letting off your fireworks. Do not let them off late at night and inform your neighbours. Why not attend an organised firework display instead. They are always safer than a firework display in your back garden.

Cars

Always drive quietly in built up areas and avoid revving your engine unnecessarily. Keep the silencer in good condition and only use your horn in an emergency. It is illegal to sound the horn between the hours of 11.30pm and 07.00am and anytime when the vehicle is stationary unless it is an emergency. Don’t play your car stereo for the whole world to hear especially when you are parked and the windows are open.

Household Alarms

A household alarm is great for disturbing potential intruders however in a residential area they can cause great disturbance for a large number of residents.

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