The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17

l OANANAOANACOAANA 1NOAOEO BE TT ORDAINED BY THE
 BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
 CITY OF WATERBURY:
 SECTION 1.
 a. Subject to the provisions of this section, the creation of any unreasonable loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise is prohibited. Noise of such character, intensity and duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any in- dividual is prohibited.
 b. The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud and disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this section, but any enumeration herein shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
 l. The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle while stationary, except as a danger signal when an approaching vehicle is apparently out of control, or, if in motion, only as 8 danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and deceleration of the vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any such signal device of any un- reasonable loud or harsh sound or the sounding of any such device for an unnecessary and unreason- able period of time.
 ?. The operation of any radio or photograph or use of any musical instrument in such manner or with such volume, particularly be- tween eleven post meridian and seven ante meridian, as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or re- pose of persons in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence.
 3. The keeping of any animal or bird which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb the comfort and repose of any per- son in the vicinity.
 4. The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out of re- pair, so loaded or in such manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.
 5. The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work or as signal of danger.
 6. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combus- tion engine, motor vehicle except through muffler or other devices which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.
 2. The erection, including exca- vating, demolition, alteration or re- pair of any building other than be- tween seven ante meridian and six post meridian on week days; except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety and then only with permit from the Build ing Inspector, which permit may be renewed for period of three days or less while the emergency con- tinues.
 8. The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning or court while the same Is in session, or adjacent to any hospital, which unreasonably interferes with the working of such institutions or the health and well being of their in- mates, provided conspicuous signs are displayed in such streets indi- eating that the street in question is a school, hospital or court street.
 9. The creation of a loud and unnecessary noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening and destruc- ton of bales, boxes, crates and containers.
 10. The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
 II. The use of any drum, loud speaker or other instrument or de- vice for the purpose of attracting attention to any performance, show or sale or display of merchandise by the creation of noise.
 12. The use of mechanical loud speakers or amplifiers on trucks or other moving vehicles for advertis- ing or other purposes except upon specific permit therefor from the Superintendent of Police.
 c. Violations. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be punished as follows: Upon conviction for the first offense, by a fine of one dollar or by Imprisonment for one day; upon a conviction for the second offense within one year from the commission of the first offense, by fine of two dollars or by imprison- ment for two days; upon convic- tion for third offense within one year from the commission of the first offense, by g. fine or four dol lars or by imprisonment for four days; upon conviction for the fourth offense and all subsequent offenSes within one year from the commits sion of the first offense, by a fine of ten dollars, or by Imprisonment for ten days, or both. SECTION z.
 RADIOS, MONOGRAPHS AND OTHER SOUND DEVICES; REGU- LAYTON OF PERMITS:
 a. Permit. It shall be unlawful to use or operate, or cause to be operated or used in front or out side of any building, place or premises, or in or through any window, doorway or opening of such building, place or premises, abutting on or adjacent to 8 public street or place, or in or upon any vehicle operated, standing or being | in or upon any public street, park | or place where the sounds thereof | may be heard upon any street, park, or public place, or from any stand, platform or any other structure, or