For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Fireworks.
Any combustible or explosive composition, or substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, including blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes or toy guns in which explosives are used, the type of balloons which require fire underneath to propel the same, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, dago bombs, sparklers or other devices of like construction, and any devices containing any explosive substance. The term “fireworks” shall not include auto flares, paper caps containing not in excess of an average of 0.025 of a grain of explosive content per cap manufactured in accordance with interstate commerce regulations for packing and shipping as provided therein, and toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices for the use of such caps, the sale and use of which shall be permitted at all times.
(1999 Code, sec. 92.15)
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail or use or explode any fireworks within the city.
(1999 Code, sec. 92.16)
The fire marshal shall seize, take, remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of this article.
(1999 Code, sec. 92.17)
The fire marshal may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public displays of fireworks by the city, fair associations, amusement parks and other organizations or groups of individuals.
(1999 Code, sec. 92.30)
(a) 
Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the display of fireworks as contemplated by this division without first obtaining a permit therefor.
(b) 
Application.
Application for a permit required by this division shall be made, in writing, at least 30 days in advance of the date of the fireworks display.
(c) 
Issuance.
Permits required by this division may be issued upon application to the fire marshal and after approval of the police and fire authorities and the filing of a certificate of insurance by the applicant as provided in this division.
(d) 
Transfer.
After a permit has been issued for the possession and use of fireworks, the display shall be lawful for that purpose only. No permit granted under this division shall be transferable.
(1999 Code, secs. 92.31–92.34)
(a) 
The possession and use of fireworks for display purposes shall be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized good practices.
(b) 
Every display shall be handled by competent operators licensed or certified as to competency by the state fire marshal, and the fireworks shall be of such composition and character and so located, discharged or fired that, in the opinion of the fire marshal, after proper inspection, and of the chief of police, they are not hazardous to property or a danger to any person.
(1999 Code, sec. 92.35)
The city council or the city manager may at their option require a certificate of insurance in an amount to be set by the council from time to time, conditioned on compliance with the provisions of this division and the regulations of the state fire marshal; however, no municipality shall be required to file the certificate of insurance.
(1999 Code, sec. 92.36; Ordinance adopting Code)
Any fireworks that remain unfired after a display under this division is concluded shall be immediately disposed of in a manner deemed safe for the particular type of fireworks remaining.
(1999 Code, sec. 92.37)