The purpose of this chapter is to establish
safeguards to protect human health, safety and welfare, as well as
property, by establishing reasonable regulations governing the possession
and use of explosive materials and to ensure that the possession and
use of explosive materials does not result in physical injury or property
damage.
The following words and terms, when used in
this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise:
BLASTER
A person who holds a valid permit to perform blasting operations.
BLASTING
The fracture of any heavy mass by detonation of explosive
materials.
BLASTING AGENT
Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer,
intended for blasting, not otherwise classified an explosive, provided
that the finished product, as mixed and packaged for use or shipment,
cannot be detonated by means of a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined.
BLASTING MAT
A mat of woven steel wire, tires or other suitable material
or construction to cover blast holes for the purpose of preventing
fly rock missiles.
BLAST ZONE
The area surrounding a blast site subject to the influence
of flying debris generated by the detonation of an explosive charge.
BURDEN
That dimension of a medium to be blasted measured from the
borehole to the face at right angles to the spacing. It means also
the total amount of material to be blasted by a given hole, usually
measured in cubic yards or in tons.
DETONATOR
Any device containing a detonating charge, that term includes,
but is not limited to, electric blasting caps of instantaneous and
delay types, blasting caps for use with safety fuses, detonating-cord
delay connectors and nonelectric instantaneous or delay blasting caps.
EXPLOSIVE
A.
Any chemical compound or mixture that is commonly
used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion that contains
any oxidizing and combustible materials or other ingredients, in such
proportions, quantities or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction,
by concussion or by detonation of any part of the compound or mixture
may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the
resultant gaseous pressure is capable of producing destructive effects
on contiguous objects.
B.
The term "explosive" includes, but is not limited
to:
(1)
A commercial explosive, propellant or nitrocarbonitrate.
(2)
A high explosive or a low explosive.
(3)
An explosive material, blasting agent, water
gel or detonator.
C.
The term "explosive," except as specifically
stated herein, does not include:
(1)
Small arms ammunition, including smokeless or
black powder when possessed for noncommercial purposes in quantities
of five pounds or less.
(2)
An explosive in a form prescribed by the United
States Pharmacopeia.
(3)
Fireworks regulated under state law.
FIREWORKS
Any combustible or explosive composition or any substance
or combination of substances or articles prepared for the purpose
of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion,
deflagration or detonation.
FLY ROCK
Rock propelled from the blast area by the forces of an explosion.
MISFIRE
An explosive material charge that fails to detonate after
an attempt at initiation.
PEAK PARTICLE VELOCITY
The peak particle velocity recorded on any one of the three
mutually perpendicular components of blasting vibrations in the vertical
and horizontal directions.
PERMIT
Written authorization issued by the Village or other appropriate
governmental agency to manufacture, sell, possess, store or use explosives.
SEISMOGRAPH
An instrument which records ground vibration by measuring
and recording particle velocity, displacement or acceleration in three
mutually perpendicular directions.
STRAY CURRENT
A flow of electricity outside the conductor which normally
carries it.
VIBRATION
The energy from a blast that manifests itself in earthborne
vibrations which are transmitted through the earth away from the immediate
blast area.
No person shall manufacture, sell, possess,
store, use or detonate explosives within the Village unless a permit
has been issued by the Building Inspector in accordance with the procedures
and standards set forth by the Building Inspector in accordance with
this chapter.
Blasting may be conducted when authorized by
permit Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. Blasting is prohibited Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
The Building Inspector shall promulgate explosive
and blasting regulations and standards deemed necessary or desirable
to protect public health, safety and welfare. A copy of all such regulations
and standards promulgated under this section are to be provided with
each application for a permit.
Article V, Explosives, Ammunition and Blasting
Agents, of Local Law No. 2-1965, adopted August 19, 1965, is hereby
repealed.