15-4-530 Matches.

   No person shall manufacture, transport, store or sell matches exceeding in aggregate 60 matchman's gross (14,400 matches each gross) without securing a permit from the fire commissioner.

(Prior code § 90-51; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 86)

15-4-540 Application.

   Application for the permit required under Section 15-4-530 shall be made to the fire commissioner in writing and shall set forth in detail the location or proposed storage or place of sale or method of transportation of the matches, and the character of building construction, location of storage or place of sale within the building where the matches will be stored or sold, and the kind of matches involved and type of containers in which the matches will be placed. If, after an inspection of premises, the provisions of this Code are found to have been complied with, a permit shall be issued by the fire commissioner.

(Prior code § 90-52; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 87)

15-4-550 Fireworks.

   The fire commissioner may, upon due application, issue a permit to a properly qualified person for giving a display of fireworks on privately owned property. The applicant shall give written notice to the alderman of the affected ward ten days prior to the date of application for such permit. The application shall be filed with the fire commissioner, and shall include the following information: (1) the written consent of the alderman of the affected ward; (2) the written consent of the owner of the property where the applicant proposes to give the display; (3) proof that the applicant is in compliance with all provisions of the Illinois Pyrotechnic Operator Licensing Act, as amended; (4) proof that the applicant is in compliance with the Illinois Fireworks Use Act, as amended; and (5) proof of commercial general liability insurance, in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, issued by an insurer authorized to insure in Illinois. The City of Chicago and its officers and employees shall be named as additional insured on a primary, noncontributory basis for any liability arising directly or indirectly from the permittee's operations. The insurance policy shall provide for notice to the fire commissioner no less than 72 hours prior to cancellation or lapse of coverage. If the proposed location of the display is licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, the applicant shall also include proof of the licensee's compliance with Section 6-32(a) of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, as amended. No display of fireworks shall be permitted between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. In no case shall any display of fireworks be conducted unless the site meets safety standards set by the fire commissioner. The fire commissioner shall promulgate such safety standards as needed to determine if a proposed site has the proper safety equipment, personnel and procedures necessary to conduct a fireworks display. The safety standards shall be no less stringent than those adopted by the state fire marshal. The fire commissioner may impose additional specific conditions related to unique conditions of the property where an indoor display is proposed.

(Prior code § 90-53; Amend Coun. J. 12-13-95, p. 13845; Amend Coun. J. 2-10-99, p. 89142; Amend Coun. J. 9-4-03, p. 6950, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 10-28-15, p. 11951, Art. VI, § 47; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 88; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-16, p. 37901, Art. II, § 51)

15-4-560 Certificate of fitness.

   Every person conducting or in charge of any public display of fireworks as herein provided for shall be in possession of a certificate of fitness, as provided for in Section 15-4-340 of this Code.

   Every applicant shall also file an indemnity bond running to the city in the sum of $10,000.00 to indemnify the city against any and all claims arising through or because of such display. Such bond shall be subject to the approval of the city comptroller and shall be filed in the office of the comptroller.

(Prior code §  90-54)

15-4-570 Permit fee.

   The permit fee for each display on public or private property shall be $200.00.

(Prior code § 90-55; Amend Coun. J. 12-15-92, p. 27387; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90376, Art. V, § 1)

ARTICLE X. SCENERY AND DECORATIONS (15-4-580 et seq.)

15-4-580 Definitions.

   The provisions of Sections 15-4-580 to 15-4-630 both inclusive, shall apply to pre-ordinance buildings, existing building and buildings hereafter constructed.

   The words “scenery and decorations” are hereby defined as any stage materials, paraphernalia, scenery, decorations, drapes, curtains or similar material used for decorative effect or stage settings.

   Any material used as scenery and decorations which will neither support combustion nor carry a flame when subjected to a temperature of 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be classed as scenery and decorations and shall not be governed by the following regulations pertaining to scenery and decorations. Such materials shall include scenery and decorations made entirely of metal or asbestos or 100 percent spun glass fibers or metal and asbestos with all attachments, supports and framing of metal.

(Prior code §  90-56)

15-4-590 Combustible scenery and decorations.

   Any material used as scenery and decorations which will either support combustion or carry a flame when subjected to a temperature of 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit for a period of not less than ten minutes shall be classed as scenery and decorations and shall be governed by the following regulations pertaining to scenery and decorations.

(Prior code §  90-57)