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Nail Salons
Nail Salons are now a common
feature on our high streets and their popularity is on the
increase. There are health and safety hazards from cosmetic
procedures on nails, affecting both the nail technician and client,
which need to be controlled. Please read our leaflet which
brings to the attention of salon owners the risks present in the
nail extension industry and the controls available.
If you require further information
contact
us
Nuisances
What is a noise
nuisance?
A statutory nuisance is an
unreasonable interference with normal life which would materially
affect the comfort and/or quality of life of "the average
person". When determining whether a noise nuisance exists we
will take into account factors such as the loudness of the noise,
how long it goes on for, how often you are affected by it, the time
of day or night, as well as the type of noise. The law
expects that everyone will experience some inconvenience, from time
to time, caused by neighbours and such occasional
inconveniences are unlikely to constitute a statutory
nuisance.
We deal with noise from domestic and commercial premises, and have
an Out of Hours Service. This service is operated on our behalf by
Southampton City Council and is available Friday, Saturday and
Sunday nights. You can contact the Out of Hours Service by
telephoning 023 8023 3344.
We can help with enquiries and
complaints about noise arising from car and house
alarms, housing, events, demolition and building sites
and business premises. If you have a problem or concern you wish to
discuss, or to make a formal complaint you can contact us
by:-
- Telephone - 023 8068 8000
- Post - Environmental Health, Eastleigh Borough Council, Civic
Offices, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9YN
- Email on eh@eastleigh.gov.uk
Noise complaints are investigated
in a number of ways depending upon the particular circumstances.
Usually it is in one or more of the following ways: visits to you
and/or the source of the noise, log sheets issued to the
complainant, or monitoring of the noise by means of specialist
equipment. Where complaints are found to be justified then the
Council will take appropriate action against the offender, this can
range from: informal discussions, through advice letters and legal
notices, to in some cases court action and confiscation of
equipment.
Where alarms are incorrectly
fitted or are faulty or of poor quality, they can cause
considerable annoyance and nuisance to others by sounding
repeatedly. Where this happens the Council can take action to
silence the alarm and to recover our costs for doing so from the
car or house owner. When this occurs the costs can be considerable,
and if it occurs outside of normal office hours the costs will
inevitably be higher. This can be avoided if details of the alarm
keyholders are sent to this Service including an alternative
contact if you are on holiday. You can obtain an
Audible Intruder Alarm
form here, or we can post or email you one if you
contact this office.
All alarms purchased should
comply with the relevant
Code of Practice and have been fitted and maintained
correctly.
The Environmental Health Service
receives a number of complaints each year regarding fireworks
parties. Due to their increased popularity it is important to
be aware of the current regulations.
Please read our page on
fireworks
Other relevant websites relating
to noise that might be useful are:-
Nuisances other than
Noise
Hot Tubs
Environmental Health Services responds to complaints from
residents subjected to intrusive noise from their
neighbours. Complaints are generally about loud
music and dog barking, however the rise in hot tub ownership has
brought with it a new disturbance. Hot tubs and
their use can disturb neighbours through the water pumps and
heating systems, as well as noise from those in the hot tub,
especially if placed out doors.
If you are considering purchasing a hot tub the following
steps should be taken beforehand to help prevent causing a
nuisance.
- discuss the noise levels of the product with the vendor and
choose a quiet model
- seek the opinions of neighbours who may be affected
- choose a location where disturbance is least likely
- contact Environmental Health on 023 8068 8329 for further
advice
In some circumstances, planning permission may be required for
hot tubs. To find out if you need planning
permission contact 023 8068 8264.
Blocked Drains
Drainage law is often confusing
but the following is a guide to who is responsible. A single
private drain is the responsibility of the owner of the property to
maintain, clear and repair if necessary. A private sewer is the
joint responsibility of every household draining into it. They
remain private until they connect to the public sewer, even though
they may run under roads or pavements. Blockages and repairs of
private sewers are the responsibility of all households upstream of
the problem. A public sewer is the responsibility of the Water
Company. In Eastleigh this is Southern Water. If your property was
sewered with at least one other property, before 1 October 1937,
then your sewer is a public sewer. However, some sewers built after
this date may be 'adopted' by the Water Company. Out of normal
office hours, if there is evidence of a blockage as outlined above,
then it is the responsibility of the houseowner(s) to arrange
clearance, either by the use of drain rods or engaging a contractor
further details are given in our leaflet. For a copy of our
leaflet or
contact
us
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Email:
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