Under the Licensing Act any local resident or business owner can request the review of a premises Licence if it is felt that any of the licensing objectives are not being upheld, one of them being the prevention of public nuisance.

The information is not intended to be an answer to all problems as some situations require specialised solutions. This information is to give a general overview of the problems and, hopefully, solutions to the more common noise control applications in entertainment situations. Many local authorities are insisting on the installation of an electronic sound limiter in pubs, clubs, bars, halls, restaurants, health clubs and other entertainment venues as a solution to the growing number of complaints regarding noise pollution. Built-in contactor with 30A switching capabilityĪ sound limiter, also known as environmental noise control systems, is now a requirement in many areas of the UK for the granting or renewal of an entertainment licence.