7 Del. Admin. Code § 1149-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 1, July 1, 2024
Section 1149-7.0 - Exceptions
7.1 Exempted from these regulations are:
7.1.1 FAA Controlled Operations - Noise directly caused by aircraft flight operations specifically preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration.
7.1.2 Recreational, Sports and Musical Activities - Noise created by the use of property for the purposes of recreational, sports or musical activities, provided such exemption is effective only during the specific period of time authorized by the political subdivision or government entity having lawful jurisdiction to sanction such use.
7.1.3 Emergencies - Noise created as a result of, or related to, an emergency, including (a) the emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency, or (b) the emission of sound in the performance of emergency work.
7.1.4 Emergency Signaling Device Tests -
7.1.4.1 Testing of emergency signaling devices the same time of day each time such tests are performed, using a minimum cycle test time.
7.1.4.2 Testing of the complete emergency signaling system, including the function of signaling devices and the personnel response to the signal, shall not occur more than once in each calendar month.
7.1.5 Religious Activities - Sounds created by bells, carillons or chimes associated with religious observances.
7.1.6 Public Celebrations - Patriotic or public celebrations not extending more than one day or as authorized by the public subdivision or government entity empowered to sanction such activity.
7.1.7 Farm - All farm vehicles are exempt while engaged in farming operations.
7.1.8 The Unamplified Human Voice - including children at schools, playgrounds, etc.
7.1.9 Interstate Railway Locomotives and Rail Cars - Noise directly caused by railway operations specifically preempted by the Federal Government.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 1149-7.0