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, -3- (3) Except in the case where noises are emanating from within multi-family structures and the complainant is a resident of the same multi-family structure, noise measurements shall be taken at the corner of the primary structure of the complainant nearest the noise source but when this location is not practical noise measurements shall be made at the boundary of the public or private right-of-way which adjoins the complainants' property. (4) in the case of noises emanating from within a multi-family struc- ture and where the complainant is a resident of the same multi- 'family structure, noise measurements shall be made in the unit of 1 the complainant at a height of at least four (4) feet above the 'floor and at a point approximately equidistant from all walls. 1 Article IV: Exceptions The following are exempt from the provisions of this ordinance: (1) Construction operations from 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. on weekdays and 43 A.M. to 9 P.M. on weekends for which building permits have been issued, or construction operations not requiring permits due to ownership of the project by an agency of government; providing all equipment is operated in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications and with all standard equipment manufacturers' mufflers and noise reducing equipment in use land in proper operating condition. (2) Noises of safety signals, warning devices, emergency pressure relief valves and church bells. (3) Moises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to any emergency call or acting in time of emergency. (4) IlJnamplified noises at street activity (such as fairs or parades) where the participants of a permit for use of the streets. (5) All noises coming from the normal operation of properly equipped aircraft (not including scale model aircraft) . (6) All noises coming from motor vehicles properly equipped with the manufacturers' standard mufflers and noise reducing equipment in se and in proper operating condition. (7) Noise from lawful fire works and noise makers on holidays. (8) Lawn mowers and garden equipment used between daylight and 9 P.M. when operated with all the manufacturers' standard mufflers and ofse reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition. (9) Agricultural equipment operated for farming purposes 1 (10) Musical accompaniment to military ceremonies that is taped out- door music, or music played with instruments that is not elec- trically amplified, provided such musical accompaniment lasts ten minutes or less.