Good neighbourly rules
Noise is one of the nuisances of life in society most difficult to live.
Here is a brief overview of the rules set out in a municipal to guarantee everyone the right to rest and tranquillity.
In general, the aim is to avoid, as far as possible, any behaviour likely to disturb the neighbourhood:
- moderately adjust the sound volume of transmitting equipment (radio, television, HI-FI, musical instruments);
- ensure that movable and human movements, shocks and falling objects can not be perceived by neighbours;
- Avoid, as far as possible, screams, howls and loud noises; ensure that adult, teen and child behaviours, as well as animals, are not likely to disturb the neighbourhood;
- finally, in collective dwellings, avoid if possible to use appliances or noisy instruments before 8 am and after 9 pm.
On more specific points, the provisions concern:
- Building equipment
Indoor and outdoor equipment, whether individual or collective, must be up to standard and not cause any inconvenience to the neighbourhood. - Pets
Owners must ensure immediate intervention in case of repeated and untimely cries of domestic animals. - Private individual pools
Make sure the installation is up to standard and secure. Avoid any behaviour that may disturb neighbours, especially after 10 pm - Gardening and DIY
It is requested to use tools and appliances to the standards in force and according to the following times:
- working days (Monday to Friday) from 8:30 to 12:00 and from 14:30 to 19:00;
- Saturdays from 9 am to noon and from 2:30 pm to 6 pm;
- Sundays and holidays: work is prohibited.
Public and private construction sites close to homes
Noisy work on public roads and in private properties is allowed:
- working days (Monday to Friday) from 8 am to 12 pm and from 1:30 pm to 7 pm;
- Saturdays from 9 am to noon and 1:30 pm to 6 pm;
- Sundays and holidays: work is prohibited.
They will have to respect these same hours except in case of urgent intervention for public necessity.