<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 12-184. - Exceptions.</div>
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               The following are exempt from the provisions of Table 1 and Table 2 of sections 12-182
               and 12-183:
               
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                  (1)
                  
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                  Sound emanating from scheduled outdoor athletic events, i.e., raceways.
                  
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                  (2)
                  
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                  Construction operations from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00
                  p.m. on weekends for which building permits have been issued or construction operations
                  not requiring permits; providing all equipment is operated in accord with the manufacturer's
                  specifications and with all standard equipment manufacturer's mufflers and noise-reducing
                  equipment in use and in proper operating condition.
                  
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                  (3)
                  
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                  Noise of safety signals, warning devices, emergency pressure relief valves, and all
                  church bells.
                  
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                  (4)
                  
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                  Noise resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle.
                  
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                  (5)
                  
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                  Noise resulting from parades, lawful picketing or other public demonstrations protected
                  by the U.S. Constitution or federal law, or for which a local permit has been granted,
                  provided such activity is of a temporary duration lasting no longer than two hours
                  during any 24-hour period. Regulation of noise emanating from activities under permit
                  shall be according to the conditions and limits stated in this article and according
                  to any additional conditions stated on the permit.
                  
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                  (6)
                  
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                  Non-amplified and amplified sound at street fairs conducted, sponsored or sanctioned
                  by the county.
                  
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                  (7)
                  
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                  Noise from noisemakers on holidays and fireworks on holidays or at times allowed under
                  a pyrotechnics permit issued pursuant to G.S.<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH14FLDAPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271"> chapter 14</a>, article 54.
                  
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                  (8)
                  
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                  Lawn mowers and agricultural equipment used between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. when operated
                  with all of the manufacturer's standard mufflers and noise-reducing equipment in use
                  and in proper operating condition.
                  
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                  (9)
                  
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                  Non-amplified and amplified sound at community concerts conducted, sponsored or sanctioned
                  by the county.
                  
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                  (10)
                  
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                  Noise from trains and associated railroad rolling stock when operated in proper repair
                  and manner.
                  
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                  (11)
                  
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                  Generators and emergency work, as defined in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH12EN_ARTIIINOCO_S12-181DE" class="section-link" data-product-id="15271"> section 12-181</a>.
                  
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               (Ord. No. 2008-2, Â§ 9.5, 5-14-2008)
               
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