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Guidance on preparing Codes of Practice for minimising noise in England


Appendix A: Approved Codes of Practice

Code of Practice on noise from audible intruder alarms, DOE 1982 ISBN 0-11-751590-6

Code of Practice on noise from model aircraft, DOE 1982 ISBN 0-11-751592-2

Code of Practice on noise from ice cream van chimes, DOE 1982 ISBN 0-11-751591-4

BS5228 Noise and Vibration control on Construction and Open Sites, British Standards Institute. The following parts have been approved:

  • BS 5228: Part 1: 1997 (with Amendment 1) ISBN 0 580 26845 4
  • BS 5228: Part 3: 1997 ISBN 0 580 26874 8
  • BS 5228: Part 4: 1992 (with Amendment 1) ISBN 0 580 20381 6
  • BS 5228: Part 5: 1997 ISBN 0 580 28306 2

Copies available from BSI (389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL).


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