The Control of Noise (Codes of Practice for Construction and Open Sites) (England) Order 2002
Under section 71 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974, the Secretary of State may give guidance on appropriate methods for minimising noise (which includes vibration) by approving codes of practice. She is required to approve a code for the carrying out of works to which section 60 of the Act applies. These include building and roadworks, demolition, dredging and other works of engineering construction.