Noise pollution regulations in Georgia have become significantly stricter in recent years, aiming to protect public health and tranquility. Acoustic noise, as a form of environmental pollution, is regulated at both the legislative and local government levels. Special attention is paid to noise from construction works, nightclubs, restaurants, and vehicles. The legislation sets maximum permissible noise levels (in decibels) for day and night hours and defines liability for violating these norms. For business entities, especially in the hospitality and construction sectors, compliance with noise regulations is critical, as violations lead not only to substantial financial fines but also to the risk of business suspension. Legal services in this field involve preventive consultations, noise audits, and defense during administrative proceedings.
What Does Noise Regulation Legal Service Cover?
Our service helps businesses and individuals comply with the law and avoid sanctions:
- Legal Compliance Audit: Assessing the facility's activities for compliance with noise technical regulations before commencing operations.
- Sound Insulation Obligations: Determining legal obligations for installing sound insulation systems (walls, windows) during the construction phase.
- Representation at Municipal Inspection: Protecting interests when appealing protocols issued by the Tbilisi Municipal Inspection or Patrol Police.
- Licensing and Permits: Procedures for obtaining special permits for using pyrotechnics or conducting noisy works during night hours.
- Disputes with Neighbors: Legal mediation and representation regarding complaints from neighbors concerning noise or vibration.
- Organizing Noise Measurement: Legal assurance of the noise level measurement process by an accredited laboratory to gather evidence.
Common Scenarios and Needs
The most common scenario involves fines for restaurants and bars for exceeding noise norms during night hours (after 23:00). Construction companies frequently conduct noisy works on weekends or at night, triggering a response from the Municipal Inspection. Another relevant issue arises when a commercial space (gym, cafe) in a newly built residential building disturbs residents of upper floors due to insufficient sound insulation. In such cases, proper evidence collection (noise measurement with special equipment) and legal response are necessary.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
The field is regulated by the "Administrative Offences Code of Georgia" (Articles 77¹ and 77²), which imposes fines for violating acoustic noise norms. At the technical level, the Government Decree "On Approval of the Technical Regulation on Acoustic Noise Norms in Premises of Residential Houses and Public/Civil Institutions and Their Territories" applies. This document defines permissible decibels for day (07:00-23:00) and night (23:00-07:00) hours. Also important is the "Code on Spatial Planning, Architectural and Construction Activities of Georgia", which obliges builders to implement noise reduction measures.
The Process: How a Specialist Works
If the client is a business, the lawyer checks the facility's documentation and sound insulation project. When a violation is recorded, the lawyer attends the drafting of the administrative offence protocol to note procedural violations (e.g., incorrect calibration of the noise meter). If the fine is appealed, a lawsuit is prepared for the court, where the main argument often relies on violations of measurement methodology or force majeure circumstances. For individuals, the lawyer helps prepare a collective complaint against the offending facility.
Why Legal.ge?
Noise regulations seem simple at first glance, but their enforcement involves many technical and legal nuances. Legal.ge gives you access to lawyers experienced in dealing with administrative bodies and representation in court. Specialists on our platform will help you protect your business from baseless fines or restore your peace through legal means. Find your advocate on Legal.ge.
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