(A) The Fire Chief shall grant a blasting permit upon the payment of a fee of $50 to any qualified person applying for it when he or she is satisfied that it is sought for the purpose of excavating a cellar, drain, sewer, or other legitimate improvement, and upon the conditions that such person or those employed by him or her shall cover the blasting of rock with timber, plank, or other material in such manner as to prevent injury to persons or property, give timely warning of the time of explosion in each direction, adopt every precaution against danger to the satisfaction of the Police Chief, and post bond or proof of insurance coverage in an amount deemed sufficient by the Fire Chief.
(B) (1) It shall be the duty of the Police Chief to report any neglect to fulfill any of the conditions to the Fire Chief, who shall forthwith revoke the permit.
(2) The person so offending shall be liable to prosecution as if no permit has been granted to him or her.
(C) No owner or occupant of any lot or tract of land shall cause or permit the blasting of rocks upon any premises owned or occupied by him or her, except by virtue of a license obtained from the Safety Director.
(D) No person, whether acting as contractor, agent, or common laborer, shall cause any rock to be blasted upon any lot or tract of land, sidewalk, street, or alley, except by virtue of a license obtained from the Safety Director.
(1980 Code, § 93.25) (Ord. 3071, passed 1-3-1974; Am. Ord. 4038, passed 9-15-1980) Penalty, see § 93.99