Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989)RegulationsNoise Control7. Exemptions |
| 1) | The provisions of these Regulations shall not apply, if- |
| a) | the emission of sound is for the purposes of warning people of a dangerous situation; or |
| b) | the emission of sound takes place, during an emergency. |
| 2) | Any person may by means of a written application, in which the reasons are given in full, apply to the local authority concerned for exemption from any provision of these Regulations. |
| 3) | An exemption shall, if approved, be granted by a local authority in writing, and the conditions under which and the period for which such exemption is granted, shall be stipulated in such exemption. |
| 4) | An exemption shall not take effect before the applicant has undertaken in writing to comply with all conditions imposed by a local authority under subregulation (3): Provided that if activities are commenced before such undertaking has been submitted to the local authority concerned, the exemption shall lapse. |
| 5) | If any condition of exemption is not complied with, the exemption shall lapse forthwith. |