Definitions. For the purposes of this Section,
the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have
the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context,
words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural
include the singular, and words used in the singular include the plural.
The word "shall" as used herein is not merely directory but is considered
mandatory. Unless otherwise specified, the following terms are defined:
AIRBLAST
The airborne shock wave or acoustic transient generated by
an explosion.
BLASTING
The act of causing an explosive to explode.
CITY
The City of Blue Springs.
DECIBEL
A unit of air over pressure commonly used to measure airblasts.
EXPLOSIVE
Any chemical compound, mixture or devise, the primary or
common purpose of which is to function by explosion other than "common
fireworks" as defined by State law or Class C fireworks as defined
by regulation of the United States Department of Transportation.
LICENSING OFFICER
The Codes Administrator or persons so designated by the City
Council to perform the duties provided for herein.
PARTICLE VELOCITY
A measure of the intensity of ground vibration, specifically
the time rate of change of the displacement amplitude of ground vibration,
commonly expressed in inches per second.
PERMIT AREA
The land upon which the permittee has rights under law to
occupy and use and upon which blasting is to be done. This shall include
all contiguous land under the control of the permittee or the person,
company, or persons for whom the permittee is blasting.
PERMITTEE
Any person who shall apply for and obtain a permit under
the terms of this Section and in accordance therewith.
POWDERMAN/BLASTER
The qualified person in charge of, and responsible for, the
loading and firing of a blast.
PRE-BLAST SURVEY
A documentation, consisting of 35mm photographs as a minimum
or a video production of the existing condition of structures near
an area where blasting is to be conducted.
STRUCTURE
Any permanent, manmade building or other constructed object
of significant value or importance, including but not limited to any
dwelling, building, office, school, church, bridge, culvert, dam,
tower, utility, roadway, etc.