§ 9.01.07. Exemptions.

The provisions of section 9.01.04 above shall not apply to the following sounds:

1.

The unamplified human voice;

2.

Railway locomotives or cars;

3.

Household or farming tools, appliances and equipment meeting manufacturer's specifications as to sound, if applicable;

4.

Reserved;

5.

Aircraft and airport activity conducted in accordance with federal laws and regulations;

6.

Maintenance of public service facilities;

7.

Law enforcement activities, including training;

8.

Licensed game hunting activities;

9.

Authorized target shooting;

10.

Emergency signals during emergencies;

11.

Emergency testing between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.;

12.

Motor vehicles operating on a public right-of-way subject to Section 316.293, Florida Statutes;

13.

Refuse collection vehicles not exceeding 86 dBA;

14.

Operation of any regulated utility;

15.

Construction activities for which Okaloosa County has issued a development permit, as defined by Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, provided such activity occurs between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., or produces less than 86 dBA; and

16.

Organized athletic contests.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-18-11)