(A) Items of fireworks may only be sold, offered for sale or shipped in the city by persons permitted by the state as fireworks seasonal retailers between June 20 and July 5 and between December 10 and January 2 of the following year.
(B) No fireworks seasonal retailer shall be approved for any site within 100 feet of an establishment which is licensed for on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages, or beer, as defined by state law. This measure shall be from main entrance to main entrance.
(C) The site for a fireworks seasonal retailer shall be improved to provide adequate parking and shall provide for an on-site turn around area so that backing onto the street will not be necessary.
(D) Traffic control measures may be required by the Chief of Police including a requirement that the applicant make provisions for directing traffic during expected peak hours of operation.
(E) Tents will be permitted provided they are erected in conformance with all applicable city codes. All tents must be composed to constructed entirely with fire retardant materials. Any such tent must provide an emergency exit remote from the point of entrance into the tent. Tents must be located on a paved, concrete or graveled surface and in no event may be erected on a grass area.
(F) Any site for a fireworks seasonal retailer must be located so that all parts of all structures and fireworks inventory on the site are no more than 500 feet from an operable fire hydrant and no closer than 250 feet to any fuel source.
(G) A fireworks seasonal retailer shall not be approved for a period of more than one calendar year.
(H) Fireworks seasonal retailers must comply with all state and city laws regarding the sale of fireworks including T.C.A. §§ 68-104-101 et seq.
(I) Fireworks seasonal retailers must provide a current certificate of insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000 in product liability and $1,000,000 in general liability insurance with the city being named as an additional insured on the general liability insurance policy.
(J) Fireworks seasonal retailers must post two "No Smoking" signs at each entrance. In addition, buildings or tents larger than 30 feet by 50 feet, but no larger than 40 feet by 60 feet, must have a minimum of two "No Smoking" signs located inside. Building or tents larger than 40 feet by 60 feet must have a minimum of four "No Smoking" signs located inside.
(K) In facilities 30 feet by 50 feet or smaller, fireworks seasonal retailers must have a minimum of two 10# ABC fire extinguishers. Facilities larger than 30 feet by 50 feet, but no larger than 40 feet by 60 feet, must have a minimum of three 10# ABC fire extinguishers. Facilities larger than 40 feet by 60 feet must have a minimum of four 10# ABC fire extinguishers.
(1989 Code, § 7-504)