Catering sector regulations are subject to municipal ordinances, the ordinances issued by regional governments, and Noise Law 37/2003.
Fines for infringements range from 600 € to 300,000 €, depending on severity.
Terraces
55db
THE ``COFFEE EFFECT``: RAISING ONE'S VOICE TO BE HEARD OVER OTHER CONVERSATIONS, A CHAIN EFFECT WHICH USUALLY BRINGS THE LEVEL OF NOISE TO 80 DB OR MORE.
Restaurants
40db
ACCORDING TO THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND EMPLOYMENT’S DOCUMENT “ERGONOMIC ASPECTS OF NOISE”, LEVELS IN BARS AND CAFETERIAS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 40 DB.
Adverse effects of noise
In modern gastronomy, the customer is seeking pleasant culinary and sensorial experiences.
Legal penalties: Controls have been stepped up in recent years, and noise nuisance regulations have been tightened.
Directly affects the influx of visitors.
Negative opinions of customers on Internet forums are.
Noise is a critical factor in the overall assessment of the establishment.
Gastronomy critics claim that the level of noise in a restaurant is a decisive quality criterion.
Lower work performance and poorer quality of customer service.
Increased weariness, stress and demotivation among employees.