[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, stock or hold for resale any amount of explosives, blasting agents or blasting caps unless such person has first obtained a written permit therefore from the Board of Aldermen or its designee as hereinafter provided, except for the following items and amounts:
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Thirty (30) pounds of smokeless powder and one thousand (1,000) small arms primers for hand loading of small arms ammunition.
2. 
Thirty (30) pounds of explosives or blasting agents in industrial research laboratories and laboratories of technical institutes, colleges, universities and similar institutions.
3. 
Pyrotechnics that shall be governed by other ordinances of the City.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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Application for such permit to possess, store, stock or hold for sale those items specified in Section 270.200 hereof shall be made to the Board of Aldermen or its designee at City Hall on forms provided and shall contain the following information:
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Name of applicant.
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Address of applicant.
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Place of business.
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Occupation.
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Age.
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Experience in the use of explosives and such other information relative thereto as the Board of Aldermen or its designee may prescribe or require.
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Maximum amount of each kind of explosives, blasting agents or blasting caps applicant intends to store or stock at any one time and the location and type of construction of the magazine or storage place of same.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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A person shall be entitled to a permit to store or stock explosives or blasting agents in the City who has met the following requirements:
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Filed an application as provided in Section 270.210 hereof.
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Secured whatever construction, occupancy or other permits the applicant may otherwise be required by law to obtain.
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Obtained a proper storage facility for the storage of such explosives as the same may be required by this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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No person shall store any explosive materials in a manner not in conformity to this Chapter.
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Any change, addition or modification to an approved storage facility shall not be made unless authorized by a new permit under Section 270.220.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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For purposes of this Chapter, there shall be five (5) types of storage facilities. These types, together with the classes of explosive materials that shall be stored therein, are as follows:
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Type I storage facilities. Permanent storage facilities for the storage of high explosives, subject to the limitations prescribed by Sections 270.280 and 270.350. Other classes may also be stored therein.
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Type 2 storage facilities. Portable indoor and outdoor storage facilities for the storage of high explosives, subject to the limitations prescribed by Sections 270.280, 270.300 and 270.350. Other classes may also be stored therein.
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Type 3 storage facilities. Portable outdoor facilities for the temporary storage of high explosives while attended (for example, a "day-box"), subject to the limitations prescribed by Sections 270.280 and 270.350. Other classes may also be stored therein.
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Type 4 storage facilities. Facilities for the storage of low explosives, subject to the limitations prescribed by Sections 270.280, 270.320 and 270.350. Blasting agents may also be stored therein.
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Type 5 storage facilities. Facilities for the storage of blasting agents, subject to the limitations prescribed by Sections 270.280, 270.330 and 270.350.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
Any person storing explosive materials shall open and inspect his storage facilities at intervals not greater than every three (3) days to determine whether the explosives therein are intact and to determine whether there has been unauthorized entry or attempted entry into the storage facilities or the unauthorized removal of facilities or their contents.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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Records shall be kept of all Class A high explosives when such are kept in or on any premises in the portions of the City covered by this Chapter or when stored in facilities licensed under the terms of this Chapter. Such records shall consist of:
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Quantities of all materials entering or leaving the facility.
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Dates and times of all material entering or leaving the facility or premises.
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A description, brand name and serial number(s) of all involved material.
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Names of the person(s) removing any material and the reason for the removal.
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Any other information the Board of Aldermen or its designee may require in written notification to the licensee or permittee.
Such written records shall be kept at or near the storage facility and shall be available for inspection at all times by the Board of Aldermen or its designee.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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All explosive materials must be kept in storage facilities meeting the standards prescribed by this Chapter unless they are:
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In the process of manufacture; or
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Being physically handled in the operating process of a licensee or user; or
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Being used; or
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Being transported to a place of storage or use by a permittee or by a person who has lawfully acquired explosive materials in the manner required by this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, storage facilities in which any explosive materials are stored shall be located in minimum distances from inhabited buildings, passenger railways, public highways and from other storage facilities in which explosive materials are stored as specified in the following quantity-distance table. Provided, that this table shall not apply to any indoor storage facility. When a storage facility is not barricaded, the distances shown in the quantity-distance table shall be doubled. For purposes of this paragraph, a storage facility shall be deemed barricaded when it is effectually screened from inhabited buildings, passenger railways, public highways and other storage facilities in which explosive materials are stored either by a natural or artificial barricade of such height that a straight line from the top of any side wall of the storage facility to the eave line of such other inhabited building or storage facility, or to a point twelve (12) feet above the center of a passenger railway or public highway, will pass through such intervening barricade.
Pounds of Explosives
Distance Between Piles (in Feet)
Up to 50
21
100
25
200
32
300
37
400
41
500
44
750
50
1,000
55
1,500
64
2,000
70
2,500
75
5,000
96
10,000
123
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If any two (2) or more storage facilities are separated from each other by less than the distances specified in the quantity-distance table, then such two (2) or more storage facilities, as a group, shall be considered as one (1) storage facility, and the total quantity of explosive materials stored in such group shall be treated as if stored in a single facility and shall comply with the minimum of distance specified in the quantity-distance table from other storage facilities, inhabited buildings, passenger railways and public highways.
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Storage facilities in which low explosives are stored shall be located at minimum distances from inhabited buildings, passenger railways, public highways and from other storage facilities in which explosive materials are stored as specified in the table of distances for storage of low explosives. Provided, that this table shall not apply to any indoor storage facility. The distances shown therein shall not be reduced by the presence of barricades.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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A Type 1 storage facility shall be a permanent structure: A building, an igloo or army-type structure, a tunnel or a dugout. It shall be bullet-resistant, fire-resistant, weather-resistant, theft-resistant and well ventilated.
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Buildings. All building-type storage facilities shall be constructed of masonry, wood, metal or a combination of these materials and shall have no opening except for entrances and ventilation. Ground around such storage facilities shall slope away for drainage.
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Masonry wall construction. Masonry wall construction shall consist of brick, concrete, tile, cement block or cinder block and shall be not less than six (6) inches in thickness. Hollow masonry units used in construction shall have all hollow spaces filled with well-tamped coarse dry sand or slurry concrete (a mixture of one (1) part cement and eight (8) parts of sand with enough water to dampen the mixture while tamping in place). Interior walls shall be covered with a non-sparking material.
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Fabricated metal wall construction. Metal wall construction shall consist of sectional sheets of steel or aluminum not less than number fourteen (14) gauge, securely fastened to a metal framework. Such metal wall construction shall be either lined inside with brick solid cement blocks, hardwood not less than four (4) inches in thickness or shall have at least a six (6) inch sand fill between interior and exterior walls. Interior walls shall be constructed of or covered with a non-sparking material.
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Wood frame wall construction. The exterior or outer wood walls shall be covered with iron or aluminum not less than number twenty-six (26) gauge. An inner wall of non-sparking material shall be constructed so as to provide a space of not less than six (6) inches between the outer and inner walls, which space shall be filled with coarse dry sand or slurry concrete.
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Floors. Floors shall be constructed of a non-sparking material and shall be strong enough to bear the weight of the maximum quantity to be stored.
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Foundations. Foundations shall be constructed of brick, concrete, cement block, stone or wood posts. If piers or posts are used in lieu of a continuous foundation, the space under the buildings shall be enclosed with metal.
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Roof. Except for buildings with fabricated metal roofs, the outer roof shall be covered with no less than number twenty-six (26) gauge iron or aluminum fastened to seven-eighths (7/8) inch sheathing.
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Bullet-resistant ceilings or roofs. Where it is possible for a bullet to be fired directly through the roof and into the storage facility at such an angle that the bullet would strike a point below the top of inner walls, storage facilities shall be protected by one (1) of the following methods:
(1) 
A sand tray shall be located at the tops of inner walls covering the entire ceiling area, except that portion necessary for ventilation, lined with a layer of building paper and filled with not less than four (4) inches of coarse dry sand.
(2) 
A fabricated metal roof shall be constructed of three-sixteenth (3/16) inch plate steel lined with four (4) inches of hardwood. (For each additional one-sixteenth (1/16) inch of plate steel, the hardwood lining may be decreased one (1) inch.)
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Doors. All doors shall be constructed of one-fourth (¼) inch plate steel and lined with two (2) inches of hardwood. Hinges and hasps shall be attached to the doors by welding, riveting or bolting (nuts on inside of door). They shall be installed in such a manner that the hinges and hasps cannot be removed when the doors are closed and locked.
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Locks. Each door shall be equipped with two (2) mortise locks; or with two (2) padlocks fastened in separate hasps and staples; or with a combination of mortise lock and a padlock; or with a mortise lock that requires two (2) keys to open; or a three-point lock. Locks shall be five (5) tumblerproof. All padlocks shall be protected with one-quarter (¼) inch steel caps constructed so as to prevent sawing or lever action on the locks or hasps.
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Ventilation. Except at doorways, a two (2) inch air space shall be left around ceilings and the perimeter of floors. Foundation ventilators shall be not less than four (4) by six (6) inches. Vents in the foundation, roof or gables shall be screened and offset.
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Exposed metal. No sparking metal construction shall be exposed below the top of walls in the interior of storage facilities and all nails therein shall be blind-nailed or countersunk.
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Igloos, army-type structures, tunnels and dugouts. Igloo, army-type, tunnel and dugout storage facilities shall be constructed of reinforced concrete, masonry, metal or a combination of these materials. They shall have an earth mound covering of not less than twenty-four (24) inches on the top, sides and rear. Interior walls and floors shall be covered with a non-sparking material. Storage facilities of this type shall also be constructed in conformity with the requirements of paragraph (1)(d) and paragraphs (l)(h) through (1)(k) of this Section.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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A Type 2 storage facility shall be a box, a trailer, a semi-trailer or other mobile facility. It shall be bullet-resistant, fire-resistant, weather-resistant, theft-resistant and well ventilated. Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this Section, hinges and hasps shall be attached to the covers or doors in the manner prescribed in Section 270.290 (l)(h), and the locking system shall be that prescribed in Section 270.290 (l)(i).
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Outdoor storage facilities. Outdoor storage facilities shall be at least one (1) cubic yard in size and supported in such a manner so as to prevent direct contact with the ground. The sides, bottoms, tops and covers or doors shall be constructed of one-quarter (¼) inch steel and shall be lined with two (2) inches of hardwood. Edges of metal covers shall overlap sides by at least one (1) inch. The ground around such storage facilities shall slope away for drainage. When unattended, vehicular storage facilities shall have wheels removed or shall be otherwise effectively immobilized by kingpin locking devices or other methods approved by the Board of Aldermen or its designee.
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Indoor storage facilities. No indoor facility for the storage of high explosives shall be located in a residence or dwelling. When located in a warehouse, wholesale or retail establishment, such storage facilities shall be provided with substantial wheels or casters to facilitate removal therefrom. No more than two (2) indoor storage facilities shall be kept in any one (1) building. Two (2) storage facilities may be kept in the same building only when one is used for the storage of blasting caps, squibs or similar items and the other facility is used for the storage of other high explosives. Each storage facility shall be located on the floor nearest the ground level and within ten (10) feet of an outside exit. Indoor storage facilities within one (1) building shall be separated by a distance of not less than ten (10) feet. No indoor storage facility shall contain a quantity of high explosives in excess of fifty (50) pounds or more than five thousand (5,000) blasting caps. Indoor facilities shall be of wood or metal construction as prescribed in paragraphs (2)(a) or (b) of this Section.
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Wood construction. Wood indoor storage facilities shall have sides, bottoms and covers or doors constructed of two (2) inch hardwood and shall be well braced at corners. They shall be covered with sheet metal of not less than number twenty (20) gauge. Nails exposed to the interior of such facilities shall be countersunk.
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Metal construction. Metal indoor storage facilities shall have sides, bottoms and covers or doors constructed of number twelve (12) gauge metal and shall be lined inside with a non-sparking material. Edges of metal covers shall overlap sides at least one (1) inch.
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Cap boxes. Storage facilities for blasting caps in quantities of one hundred (100) or less shall have sides, bottoms and covers constructed of number twelve (12) gauge metal and lined with a non-sparking material. Hinges and hasps shall be attached thereto by welding. A single five (5) tumblerproof lock shall be sufficient for locking purposes.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
A Type 3 storage facility shall be a "day-box" or other portable facility. It shall be constructed in the same manner prescribed for Type 2 outdoor storage facilities in Section 210.300(1), except that it may be less than one (1) cubic yard in size and shall be bullet-resistant, fire-resistant, weather-resistant, theft-resistant and well ventilated. Hinges, hasps, locks and lock protection shall be in conformity with the requirements of Sections 270.290(1)(h) and (i). The ground around such storage facilities shall slope away for drainage. No explosive materials shall be left in such facilities if unattended. The explosive materials contained therein must be removed to Types 1 or 2 storage facilities for unattended storage.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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A Type 4 storage facility may be a building, an igloo or army-type structure, a tunnel, a dugout, a box, a trailer or a semi-trailer or other mobile facility and shall be fire-resistant, weather-resistant and theft-resistant. It shall be constructed of masonry, metal-covered wood, fabricated metal or a combination of these materials. The walls and floors of such storage facilities shall be lined with a non-sparking material. The doors or covers shall be metal or solid wood covered with metal. The foundations, locks, lock protection, hinges, hasps and interior shall be in conformity with the requirements of Sections 270.290(1)(e), (h), (i) and (k).
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Outdoor storage facilities. The ground around such storage facilities shall slope away for drainage. When unattended, vehicular storage facilities shall have wheels removed or shall be otherwise effectively immobilized by kingpin locking devices or other methods approved by the Board of Aldermen or its designee.
2. 
Indoor storage facilities. No indoor facility for the storage of low explosives shall be located in a residence or dwelling. When located in a warehouse, wholesale or retail establishment, such storage facilities shall be provided with substantial wheels or casters to facilitate removal therefrom. No more than one (1) indoor storage facility shall be kept in any one (1) building. It shall be located on the floor nearest the ground level and within ten (10) feet of an outside exit. No indoor storage facility shall contain a quantity of low explosives in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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A Type 5 facility may be a building, an igloo or army-type structure, a tunnel, a dugout, a bin, a box, a trailer or a semi-trailer or other mobile facility and shall be theft-resistant. The doors or covers thereof shall be solid wood or metal. The hinges, hasps, locks and lock protection shall be in conformity with the requirements of Sections 270.290 (l)(h) and (i).
1. 
Outdoor storage facilities. The ground around such storage facilities shall slope away for drainage. When unattended, vehicular storage facilities shall have wheels removed or shall be otherwise effectively immobilized by kingpin locking devices or other methods approved by the Board of Aldermen or its designee.
2. 
Indoor storage facilities. No indoor storage facility for the storage of blasting agents shall be located in a residence or dwelling.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
Smoking, matches, open flames and spark-producing devices shall not be permitted in or within fifty (50) feet of any outdoor storage facility.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
Blasting caps shall not be stored with other explosive materials in the same storage facility.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
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Explosive materials within a storage facility shall not be placed directly against interior walls. Any devices constructed or placed within a storage facility shall not interfere with ventilation.
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Containers of explosive materials shall be stored by being laid flat with top sides up. Corresponding classes, grade and brands shall be stored together within a storage facility in such a manner that class, grade and brand marks are easily visible upon inspection. Stocks of explosive materials shall be stored so as to be easily counted and checked.
C. 
Except with respect to fiberboard containers, containers of explosive materials shall not be unpacked or repacked inside a storage facility or within fifty (50) feet thereof and shall not be unpacked or repacked in close proximity to other explosive materials. Containers of explosive materials shall be securely closed while being stored.
D. 
Tools used for opening or closing containers of explosive materials shall be composed of non-sparking materials, except that metal slitters may be used for opening fiberboard containers. A wood wedge and a fiber, rubber or wooden mallet shall be used for opening or closing wood containers of explosive materials. Metal tools other than non-sparking transfer conveyors shall not be stored in any storage facility containing high explosives.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
When explosives or blasting agents are brought into the City by railroad or other conveyance or means of transportation, such railroad or public conveyance shall notify the consignee immediately upon arrival of such explosives at a railroad station or any other place customarily used by public conveyance for receipt and delivery of shipments; and if said consignee does not remove said explosives from said location within twenty-four (24) hours after such notification, then the person in charge of such railroad station or other conveyance shall immediately notify the Board of Aldermen or its designee and shall remove said explosives beyond the limits of the City or to a magazine storage facility authorized by the Board of Aldermen or its designee. The time allowance may be extended by special written permission from the Board of Aldermen or its designee, when the Board of Aldermen or its designee determines that conditions beyond the control of the consignee prevent the consignee from complying with the provisions of this Section.
[Ord. No. 110706A §1, 11-7-2006]
It shall be unlawful for any owner, consignee, agent or employee thereof, having been notified of the arrival of the shipment of explosives as provided in Section 270.370 above, to fail to remove or cause the removal of said explosives within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of said notice or by the time set by the Board of Aldermen or its designee to some place meeting the requirements of this Chapter.