Amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration," by providing for certain exceptions, including, but not limited to, sounds created by school bells, church bells, and similar devices; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code is amended as follows:

CHAPTER 10-400. NOISE AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION.

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The provisions of this Section shall not apply to [aircraft, airport and railroad operations and licensed fireworks displays]

the following:

(a) Aircraft;

(b) Airport and railroad operations;

(c) Licensed fireworks displays;

(d) Sounds lasting no more than 5 minutes in any one hour created by bells, chimes, carillons, or the human voice, or by electronic or mechanical devices that reproduce such sounds, while used in connection with a religious institution;

(f) Sounds lasting no more than 5 minutes in any one hour created by a clock or bell tower to mark time through the use of bells or chimes or electronic or mechanical devices that reproduce such sounds.

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