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I am disturbed by noise from neighbours coming through the separating wall or floor. Can I get help through the Building Regulations?

April 26, 2017building coming disturbed floor help neighbours noise regulations separating wall

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I am disturbed by noise from neighbours coming through the separating wall or floor. Can I get help through the Building Regulations?

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The Building Regulations apply to new building work, and Building Control can only take enforcement action against the builder within two years of completion of the work (on or after 22 September 2008). The Regulations are not retrospective, and so do not apply to existing buildings.