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Construction: noise, vibration and dust limits
Demolition and construction rules. Noise, dust and vibration levels. How to complain about demolition or construction noise.
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Dust levels
The UK measures concentrations of PM10 particles. These are dust particles measuring less than 10 micrometres in diameter.
Construction dust levels are limited to PM10 concentrations of 190 μg/m3 averaged over a 1 hour period.