Noise Pollution
In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all residents and visitors to Singapore, NEA regulates the levels of permissible noise from construction sites, industrial operations and traffic.
Recognising that Singapore’s continued rapid development—from new residential and commercial structures to improved and expanded transport infrastructure—brings with it some inevitable inconveniences, NEA works together with industry and the public to establish acceptable levels of noise.
Details on NEA’s permissible noise levels for construction sites and industrial premises are as such:
Permissible Construction Noise Limits for Worksites Within 150 Metres from Existing Residential Premises
Monday to Saturday
|
Types of affected buildings |
7am - 7pm |
7pm - 10pm |
10pm - 7am |
|
(a) Hospital, schools, institutions of higher learning, homes for aged sick, etc |
60 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
50 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
50 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
|
|
75 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
55 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
55 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
|
(b) Residential buildings located less than 150m from the construction site |
75 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
65 dBA
(Leq 1 hr) |
55 dBA
(Leq 1 hr) |
|
|
90 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
70 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
55 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
|
(c) Buildings other than those in (a) and (b) above |
75 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
65 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
65 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
|
|
90 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
70 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
70 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
Sundays and Public Holidays
|
Types of affected buildings |
7am - 7pm |
7pm - 10pm |
10pm - 7am |
|
(a) Hospital, schools, institutions of higher learning, homes for aged sick, etc |
60 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
50 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
50 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
|
|
75 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
55 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
55 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
|
(b) Residential buildings located less than 150m from the construction site |
75 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
65 dBA
(Leq 1 hr) |
55 dBA
(Leq 1 hr) |
|
|
75 dBA (Leq 5 mins) |
55 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
55 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
|
(c) Buildings other than those in (a) and (b) above |
75 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
65 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
65 dBA
(Leq 12 hrs) |
|
|
90 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
70 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
70 dBA
(Leq 5 mins) |
To register complaints or find out more about NEA’s noise pollution regulations, please contact the NEA Call Centre at 1800-CALL-NEA (1800-2255 632).