Specified equipment

"Specified equipment" is defined as any equipment which requires the constant presence of an operator for normal use. Specified equipment therefore includes many common household items, including lawnmowers, basketballs and musical instruments.

The assigned noise levels do not apply to noise emitted from residential premises from the use of specified equipment on any day if -

1. the equipment is used in a reasonable manner
2. the equipment (not including musical instruments) has not been used for more than 2 hours since the beginning of the relevant day
3. the equipment is used -
1. between 7am and 7pm on Monday to Saturday
2. between 9am and 7pm on a Sunday and public holiday.