Aircraft and airports. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to sounds or vibrations generated by any aircraft or generated in connection with the operation of any airport or approved helipad used in support of law enforcement, public utility restoration, emergency medical transport or search and rescue.
Earthshaking vibrations. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to vibrations caused by construction, demolition or repair work.
Emergency or civic construction, demolition, or repair work. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to sounds generated in construction, demolition or repair work of an emergency nature or in work on public improvements authorized by a governmental body or agency.
Entertainment events. The limits set forth in this article shall not apply to those reasonable sounds emanating from authorized school bands, school athletic, and school entertainment events. Furthermore, the limits set forth in this article shall not apply to those reasonable sounds emanating from occasional outdoor or indoor gatherings, public dances, shows, and band performances conducted during the daytime.
Human voices. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to noise created by unamplified human voices.
Fireworks displays. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to any public or private legally permitted fireworks displays.
Mass transit. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to sounds or vibrations generated in the operation of any mass transit system.
Parades and protests. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to legally permitted parades or to protests.
Mosquito control. Equipment for the use of mosquito control and prevention by the City of Albuquerque or other governmental agency.
Pre-existing mechanical equipment. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to legally installed mechanical equipment for which official final approval for installation was received before the effective date of this article.
Refuse collection. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to municipal refuse collection activities taking place during the daytime.
Stadiums. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to sounds generated at any stadium.
Total preemption. The limits set forth in this article do not apply to sounds otherwise governed by federal, state, or municipal laws or regulations.