13-96-1130 Definitions.

   For purposes of this Article XXII, the following definitions apply:

   “Building,” “shooting range,” “shooting range facility,” “mobile shooting range,” “shooting range patron” and “range master” have the same meaning ascribed to those terms in Section 4-151-010.

   “Ancillary spaces” means the uses associated with the operations of the shooting range facility outside of the shooting range, which directly support the operations of the shooting range. “Ancillary spaces” may include, but are not limited to, an office, classroom, locker facilities, washroom facilities, and spectator space.

   “Ammunition and Firearm” have the meaning ascribed to those terms in Section 8-20-010 .

   “Firing line” means the point where a person stands or positions himself to discharge a firearm.

   “Rear wall” means the wall located in a shooting range that is parallel to, and opposite from, the wall where the bullet trap/backstop is located.

   “Shooting booth” means the space between fixed panels along the firing line designed to protect someone discharging a firearm from an adjacent person discharging a firearm.

   “Shooting position” means the space along the firing line designated for an individual shooting range patron to use when discharging a firearm.

(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 8)

 

Notes

8-20-010

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13-96-1140 General requirements.

   (a)   Every shooting range erected, constructed within an existing building, or substantially rehabilitated after the date of the enactment of Chapter 4-151 shall comply with all applicable provisions of this code and with the special provisions of this Article XXII.

   (b)   Every shooting range facility erected, constructed within an existing building, or substantially rehabilitated after the date of the enactment of Chapter 4-151 shall comply with the requirements of this Article XXII and the applicable code requirements for the specific use of the space as determined by Chapter 13-56.

   (c)   Where a more specific or restrictive requirement is provided in this section than found elsewhere in the code, the requirements in this section shall govern.

(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 8)

13-96-1150 Permits required.

   It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of a shooting range facility without first obtaining a permit from the building commissioner and other required departments.

   The permit fee for the initial installation and inspection shall be in the amount required by Section 13-32-310.

   The permit application shall include drawings and documents that fully describe all features of the shooting range facility and the shooting range, the construction, the installed equipment and all required ballistic safety features, along with all supporting documents to fully describe the building, all appurtenances and the intended caliber of ballistics.

(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 8)

13-96-1160 Enclosure requirements.

   (a)   A shooting range must be totally enclosed with contiguous walls, a ceiling, and a floor that separate the shooting range from the shooting range facility and any other uses located in the building. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the enclosure shall be penetration-proof for the heaviest caliber of ammunition used on the firing range fired point blank into the enclosure at 90 degrees to the surface. Enclosure walls, floors, ceiling assemblies, doors and opening protective assemblies for the shooting range shall be designed and constructed with materials and assemblies sufficient to stop all bullets fired or projectiles from penetrating beyond the shooting range enclosure.

   (b)   The rear wall shall be designed and constructed of materials, assemblies, and opening protectives strong enough to be capable of stopping a ricochet of a bullet, fragment or back splatter, from penetrating beyond the wall.

(Added Coun. J. 7-6-11, p. 3073, § 8)