This article applies to all explosives, except
small arms ammunition and fireworks.
For the purpose of this article, the terms used
herein are defined as follows:
[Amended 6-13-1989 by L.L. No. 2-1989; 1-23-1996 by L.L. No.
1-1996; 12-31-1996 by L.L. No. 18-1996]
A. The manufacture of explosives is prohibited within
the municipality. A certificate of compliance shall be obtained from
the Chief Fire Safety Inspector to have, keep, use, store or transport
any explosives. Whenever blasting is being conducted in the vicinity
of gas, electric, water, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph or steam
utilities, the blaster shall notify the appropriate representatives
of such utilities at least 24 hours in advance of blasting, specifying
the location and intended time of such blasting. Verbal notice shall
be confirmed with written notice. In an emergency, this time limit
may be waived by the Chief Fire Safety Inspector.
B. Whenever blasting is to be conducted, the Chief Fire
Safety Inspector shall be notified 24 hours in advance of blasting,
specifying the location and intended time of such blast by the blaster.