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 Broward County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 27. POLLUTION CONTROL
 Article VII. NOISE

  § 27-236. Exemptions.  

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  • The activities listed in Table 2 are exempt from the sound level standards set forth in Sec. 27-235, Table 1, during the time periods specified.

    TABLE 2
    ACTIVITIES EXEMPTED FROM MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SOUND LEVELS

    Sound Generating Activity Exempted Time Period
    Using or operating a loudspeaker, or loudspeaker system 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
    Loading and unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials or other objects 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
    Operating or causing the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, dredge and fill, or demolition work 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
    Beach Erosion Control. Operating or causing the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, dredge and fill, or demolition work related to beach erosion control. At all times
    Operating or causing the operation of power tools or equipment used in reparation, alteration, maintenance, or testing of motor vehicles, aircraft and boats in a commercial establishment dedicated to such work 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
    Operating or causing the operation of power outdoor cleaning equipment, including the use of sweepers and blowers 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
    Operating or causing the operation of landscaping and yard maintenance, tree trimming, or gardening equipment 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
    Operating motor vehicles on a public and private right-of-way At all times
    Operating boats, ships or vessels on a waterway At all times
    The unamplified human voice At all times
    Routine maintenance of public service utilities 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
    Alerting persons to the existence of an emergency At all times
    Operating or causing the operation of engines, pumps, generators, construction tools or other equipment for emergency use At all times
    Noncommercial public speaking and public assembly activities conducted on any public space or public right-of-way pursuant to lawful authority At all times
    Operation of business at restaurants, bars and nightclubs At all times
    Sounding of safety devices designed to protect humans, operating equipment or motorized vehicles, including motor vehicles, boats and aircraft At all times
    Any noise generated by the movement of aircraft in accordance with or pursuant to applicable federal laws or regulations At all times

     

(Ord. No. 2003-07, § 1, 3-11-03)