The 100,000-yuan "noise ticket" carries a significant warning message.

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2021-07-20 14:50

(Summary description)A construction site in Xiangshan County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, was caught illegally conducting nighttime work despite repeated warnings, severely disrupting the rest of nearby residents. "We’ve issued a fine of 100,000 yuan to the construction company—this is also the highest-ever 'noise-related penalty' imposed across the county," a relevant official from the county’s Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau told reporters yesterday, sharing the details of the case.

　A construction site in Xiangshan County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, was caught illegally conducting nighttime work despite repeated warnings, severely disrupting the sleep of nearby residents. "We’ve issued a 100,000-yuan fine to the construction company—this is also the highest-ever 'noise-related penalty' imposed across the county," a relevant official from the county’s Comprehensive Administrative Enforcement Bureau told reporters yesterday, sharing the details of the case.

　　It is well known that noise pollution caused by nighttime construction activities at building sites poses significant risks. Not only does it severely disrupt the daily lives and sleep patterns of nearby residents, leading to irritability, anxiety, and even impaired cognitive function, but more critically, prolonged exposure to such noise can damage hearing and overall health. Clearly, addressing and controlling noise pollution from construction sites has become an urgent necessity—indeed, an absolute must.

　　According to relevant legal regulations, construction sites must obtain a nighttime construction permit before carrying out work during night hours, and such activities must be publicly announced in advance. Additionally, construction companies are required to implement essential noise prevention and mitigation measures to minimize the impact of noise on nearby sensitive areas. However, the construction site in Xiangshan not only failed to secure the necessary nighttime permit but also continued operating illegally despite being ordered to rectify its practices. This clearly demonstrates a pattern of "repeated non-compliance despite repeated warnings."

　　As a result, the Ningbo City Xiangshan County Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau issuing its first-ever 100,000-yuan "high-stakes noise fine" was entirely justified—there was no room for complaint. At the same time, this hefty 100,000-yuan penalty undoubtedly carries a strong deterrent message. It serves not only as a stern punishment and warning to the construction site in question but also acts as a wake-up call—and a powerful deterrent—for other construction sites across the region. No doubt, with this significant penalty in place, nighttime violations that lead to noise pollution at construction sites will be effectively curbed.

　　Of course, in addition to implementing "high-fee noise tickets" to tackle nighttime noise pollution from construction sites, relevant authorities should also strengthen long-term management mechanisms—such as adding offenders to industry “blacklists,” revoking construction contracting rights, and suspending professional licenses. These measures will encourage more construction sites to adhere to standardized, legally compliant practices, ultimately helping to prevent noise pollution at job sites.

　　Additionally, it’s also crucial that the relevant departments effectively curb the practice of "rushing deadlines," ensuring that construction contractors aren’t forced into the unfortunate and illegal decision to work overnight just to meet tight schedules.

　　The author believes that as long as a robust, long-term management mechanism is established—and complemented by "substantial fines"—it will surely effectively curb "noise pollution" in the construction industry. This, in turn, will not only provide cities with peaceful living environments but also ensure a tranquil quality of life for residents across the board.

Tags: construction site; noise; penalty notice; noise pollution; violations; construction activities; hefty noise fines; long-term management system; administrative law enforcement bureau; construction operations

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