A.
Scope of provisions. This section applies to all explosives,
except small arms ammunition and fireworks.
B.
EXPLOSIVE
MAGAZINE
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
As used in this section, the following words, terms
and phrases shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them:
Any chemical compound, mixture or device, the primary or
common purpose of which is to function by explosion. The term "explosive"
shall include all material which is classified as Class A, Class B
or Class C explosives by the Interstate Commerce Commission and shall
include, but not be limited to, dynamite, black blasting powder, pellet
powders, initiating explosives, blasting caps, electric blasting caps,
safety fuse, fuse igniters, fuse lighters, squibs, cordeau detonant
fuse, instantaneous fuse, igniter cord and igniters.
Any building or structure approved for the storage of explosives.
Any shotgun, rifle, pistol or revolver cartridges.
C.
Manufacture prohibited; permit required to have, keep,
use, store or transport. The manufacture of explosives is prohibited
within the Village. A permit shall be obtained from the Inspector
to have, keep, use, store or transport any explosives.
D.
Storage.
(1)
All storage of explosives shall be in approved explosive
magazines located at distances from neighboring highways and railways
in conformity with the American Table of Distances for Storage of
Explosives.
(2)
When explosives in excess of immediate requirements
are removed from a magazine and delivered in the vicinity of a blasting
operation, they shall be kept in a portable magazine consisting of
either a stout tight box covered with not less than 24 gauge sheet
iron and equipped with a hinged lid or in a small portable building
similarly covered. Such portable magazine shall be painted vermillion
and conspicuously marked "Explosives - Dangerous" in white block letters
not less than three inches in height. The interior shall be composed
of two-inch hardwood or three-inch softwood, with no exposed metals.
Portable magazines, as described in this subsection, shall be located
as required by the Inspector.
E.
Transportation.
(1)
Blasting caps not to be carried on the same vehicle
with explosives. Blasting caps or electric blasting caps shall not
be transported over the highways of the Village on the same vehicles
with explosives.
(2)
Standards for vehicles. Vehicles used for the transportation
of explosives shall conform to all Interstate Commerce Commission
standards.
(3)
Marking of vehicles. Every vehicle, while carrying
explosives, shall be marked or placarded on both sides and rear, in
letters at least three inches high, in contrasting colors, "EXPLOSIVES"
or, in lieu thereof, shall display, in such manner that it will be
visible from all directions, a red flag with the word "EXPLOSIVES"
printed, stamped or sewed thereon in white letters at least six inches
high.
(4)
Transportation of other articles. Nothing other than
the explosive shall be carried in the bed or body of the transporting
vehicle.
F.
Use.
(1)
Notification. Whenever blasting is being conducted,
the blaster shall notify all public utilities and the Fire and Safety
Inspector, Chief, Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief of the Fire Department,
at least 24 hours in advance of blasting, specifying the location
and intended time of such blasting. Said notice shall be in writing.
In an emergency, this time limit may be waived by the Inspector.
(2)
Precautions. Due precautions shall be taken to prevent
accidental discharge of electric blasting caps from current induced
by radio or radar transmitters, lightning, adjacent power lines, dust
storms or other sources of extraneous electricity.
(3)
Signs to be posted. The contractor shall post signs,
two by three (2 x 3) feet with four-inch letters, indicating blasting
operations are in progress at least 1,000 feet each side of the blasting
and on all roadways within 1,000 feet.
(4)
Use of blasting mats. The contractor shall be required
to use blasting mats in conformity with recognized good practice.
G.
Destruction of explosives within Village. The destruction
of explosives within the incorporated limits of the Village is prohibited.
