Halifax By-law N-200, s. 1(a) — Noise By-law
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the original equipment manufacturer specifically recommends a longer idling period for normal and efficient operation of the motor vehicle in which case such recommended period shall not be exceeded;
- (b) operation of such engine or motor is essential to
a basic function of the vehicle or equipment, including but not limited to, operation of ready-mixed concrete trucks, lift platforms and refuse compactors;
- (c) weather conditions justify the use of heating or refrigerating systems powered by the motor or engine for the safety and welfare of the operator, passengers or animals, or the preservation of perishable cargo, and where the vehicle is stationary for purposes of delivery or loading;
- (d) prevailing low temperatures make longer idling periods necessary immediately after starting the motor or engine;
- (e) the idling is for the purpose of cleaning and flushing the radiator and associated circulation system for seasonal change of antifreeze, cleaning of the fuel system, carburetor or the like, when such work is performed other than for profit.
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- 14 The maintenance or other repair of commercial C vehicles outdoors, or in a building which is not fully enclosed in such a way as to prevent the escape of noise, if said operation is within 76 metres of a residential property, excepting the maintenance and repair of vehicles used in agricultural, fishing, forestry or mining operations on property devoted to those uses
- 1 The operation of an engine or motor in, or on, any At All Times motor vehicle or item of attached auxiliary equipment for a continuous period exceeding five minutes, while such vehicle is stationary in a residential area unless
- 2 The operation of any item of construction equipment At All Times or rock breaking equipment in a residential area without effective muffling devices in good working order and in constant operation
- 3 The loading or unloading of any containers, products, A materials or refuse with the exception of private household effects
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