This chapter shall be known as the "Explosives and Blasting Law of the
Village of Piermont, New York."
No person shall use, in a blasting operation, a quantity of explosives
greater than necessary to properly start the rock or other substances nor
use such an amount as will endanger persons or property.
All blasts within 200 feet of any roadway or structure, before firing,
shall be covered with metal rope or metal matting, heavy timbers chained together
or other suitable screens of sufficient size, weight and strength to prevent
the escape of broken rock or other material in a manner liable to cause injury
or damage to persons or property. All blasts not within 200 feet of any roadway
or structure shall have a suitable screen so as not to cause injury or damage
to persons or property.
No person shall fire or explode or direct or cause to be fired or exploded
any blast in or near any highway or public place in the Village of Piermont
unless competent persons carrying red flags shall have been placed at a reasonable
distance on all sides of the blast to give proper warning thereof at least
three minutes in advance of firing.
No person shall conduct blasting operations within the Village of Piermont
after the hour of 5:00 p.m. and before 8:00 a.m. nor at any time on Sunday,
except in the case of emergency or necessity, and then only with permission
of the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector.
Public utilities and governmental agencies may be granted an exception to the provisions of this chapter only by the Fire Inspector of the Village of Piermont and only upon written request by such public utility or governmental agency for such special exception. Such written request shall state the reasons for the request and the blasting for which such exception is requested and shall include as part of such request certificate(s) of insurance as required in §
100-2C of this chapter. Such request shall be accompanied by a fee of $500. Such special exception shall be granted for a period not to exceed 12 months and may be renewed from time to time upon written request and payment of the fee as required by this section.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Fire Inspector.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
NOTICE OF INTENT
Includes a written notice setting forth the location and approximate date or dates when blasting will occur. (See §
100-8A.)
PERSON
Includes an individual, corporation, association, firm or partnership.