[CC 2005 § 5.80]
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein:
AIR BLAST
The airborne shock wave or acoustic transient generated by
an explosion.
BLASTING
The act of causing an explosive to explode.
CITY
The City of Lone Jack.
DECIBEL
A unit of air over pressure commonly used to measure air
blasts.
EXPLOSIVE
Any chemical compound, mixture or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion other than "common fireworks" as defined by City Code Section
210.2190.
LICENSING OFFICER
The Director of Public Works or persons so designated by
the Board of Aldermen 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 Chapter and in accordance therewith.
POWDER MAN/BLASTER
The qualified person in charge of, and responsible for, the
loading and firing of a blast.
PRE-BLAST SURVEY
A documentation, consisting of thirty-five millimeter (35
mm) 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, man-made 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.