It shall be unlawful to engage in blasting operations or in any other activity in which explosives are used, or to store or keep in the Village any black powder in excess of five (5) pounds, gun cotton, giant powder, dynamite, nitroglycerine, fulminate of mercury, or any other explosive or substance, compound, mixture or article having properties of such a character that alone or in combination or contiguity with other substances or compounds may decompose suddenly and generate sufficient heat, gas or pressure to produce rapid flaming combustion or administer a destructive blow to persons or property without first securing a license therefor and complying fully with the provisions of this Chapter. (1968 Code, §21.201)