Pyrotechnic displays are permitted by the City only if a pyrotechnic display permit has been issued to any adult or organization applicant that meets the following minimum requirements:
(a) The applicant must submit a written application for a permit at least fifteen days in advance of the date of the pyrotechnic fireworks display.
(b) The pyrotechnic display service is provided by a licensed pyrotechnic distributor and the display is conducted by a licensed lead pyrotechnic operator as defined by the Fireworks Use Act.
(c) The applicant shows proof of liability insurance in a sum not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) with an insurance company authorized to do business in Illinois. The applicant must also show proof that the lead pyrotechnic operator and any assistant are covered by an appropriate worker's compensation insurance and liability insurance.
(d) The Fire Chief of the City or his or her designee must inspect the display site and insure the display can be performed in full compliance with the NFPA standards adopted and amended by the Office of State Fire Marshal Rules, Part 235, for the type of pyrotechnic display to be performed. The Chief of the Fire Department providing fire protection must sign the display permit.
(e) Once the permit has been issued, it is not transferable to another person or entity. The sale, possession, use and distribution of pyrotechnic fireworks for display are lawful only for the purpose given by the permit.
(f) Pyrotechnic fireworks displays are subject to any additional requirements of the Office of State Fire Marshal consistent with the Fireworks Use Act and any regulations promulgated in support of said Act.
(g) The fee for filing an application for a pyrotechnic fireworks display shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) which sum shall be refunded in the event the application for such permit is denied. If the City is a participant in the purchase of the fireworks, the fee shall be waived.
(Ord. 831. Passed 6-12-06.)