For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DETONATION. An exothermic reaction characterized by the presence of a shock wave in the material which established and maintains the reaction. The reaction zone progresses through the material at a rate greater than the velocity of sound. The principal heating mechanism is one shock compression. DETONATIONS have an explosive effect.
DETONATOR. A component (such as a blasting cap or an electric blasting cap) in an explosive train which is capable of initiating detonation in a subsequent high explosive component.
EXPLOSIVE. Any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, that contains any oxidizing and combustible units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities or packing, that an ignition by fire, friction, concussion, percussion or detonation of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gasses that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life and limb.
(1989 Code, Title VI, Ch. 63, § 2) (Ord. passed 12-8-1992)