The notification should be submitted as early on as possible, but at the latest 30 days before starting the operations.
The City of Helsinki's environmental protection regulations list the activities that unconditionally require a notification of noise. If necessary, you can contact the Environmental Services for advice at kymp.ymparistovalvonta@hel.fi.
Submit a notification of noise
Submit a notification of noise via the Lupapiste service. If the notification of noise includes confidential documents, please deliver your notification to the Registrar's Office as a Word form.
Processing time
Processing notifications usually takes at least 2-4 weeks.
A fee in accordance with the valid price list will be charged for the decision.
Additional information
You can ask the Environmental Services for more information by sending an email to kymp.ymparistovalvonta@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program) .
Links
Use the online service
Submit a notification of noise via the Lupapiste service
Fill in a form
No noise at night
In general, making noise near residential buildings, accommodations and care and nursing facilities at night between 22.00 and 7.00 is prohibited.
Read more detailed instructions in the environmental protection regulations.
Inform the neighbours and agree on noise control
Inform those affected by the noise or vibration in advance of any operations causing particularly disruptive noise or vibration.It is especially important to notify residents of any necessary night-time work. Those affected should be informed of noise even if the activities do not require a notification of noise.
Agree on noise abatement measures together with daycare centres, schools, care institutions and other particularly vulnerable parties. When planning the work, remember to take into account that you may need to stop noisy work for the duration of children’s nap times or when the children are outside, for example.
Read more detailed instructions on informing others in the environmental protection regulations.
Which activities are subject to a notification of noise?
The City of Helsinki’s environmental protection regulations list the activities that unconditionally require a notification of noise. If necessary, you can contact the Environmental Services for advice at kymp.ymparistovalvonta@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program) .