(A) Activities involving the manufacture of materials or products which decompose by detonation are permitted only in the G.I. Zoning District and then only when specifically licensed by the Town Board.
(B) The manufacture, utilization or storage of pyrophoric and explosive dusts shall be in accordance with the safety codes of the National Fire Protection Association. Such dusts include, but are not limited to: aluminum, bronze or magnesium powder; powdered coal; powdered plastics; flour and feed; spices; starches; sugar; cocoa; sulphur: grain (storage); and wood flour.
(C) In the Light Industrial (L.I.) Zoning District, the following additional regulations shall apply:
(1) The storage, utilization or manufacture of solid materials or products ranging from incombustible to moderate burning is permitted;
(2) The storage, utilization or manufacture of solid materials or products ranging from free or active burning to intense burning is permitted, provided the following condition is met: the materials shall be stored, utilized or manufactured within completely enclosed buildings having incombustible exterior walls and protected throughout by an automatic fire extinguishing system; or said materials may be stored outdoors in conformance with the regulations of the Town Fire Code and the rules and regulations of the State of Indiana, Department of Fire Prevention.
(D) In the General Industrial (G.I.) Zoning District, the following additional regulations shall apply:
(1) The storage, utilization or manufacture of solid materials or products ranging from free or active burning to intense burning are permitted, subject to the regulations of the Town Fire Code and the rules and regulations of the State of Indiana, Department of Fire Prevention;
(2) The storage and utilization of flammable liquids or materials which produce flammable or explosive vapors or gases, exclusive of storage of finished products in original sealed containers which shall be unrestricted, shall be permitted on a lot in accordance with the following table:
Total Capacity of Flammable Materials*
Permitted in Gallons
Permitted in Gallons
Industries Engaged in Storage and Distribution | Above Ground | Under Ground |
Materials having a closed cup flash point over 187°F
|
100,000
|
400,000
|
From and including 105°F to and including 187°F
|
40,000
|
200,000
|
Materials having a closed cup flash point of less than 105°F
|
10,000
|
100,000
|
* When flammable gases are stored and utilized and measured in cubic feet, the quantity in cubic feet (as STP) permitted shall not exceed 300 times the quantities as listed on the above table.
Industries Engaged in Utilization of Flammable Materials | Above Ground | Under Ground |
Materials having a closed cup flash point over 187°F
|
50,000
|
200,000
|
From and including 105°F to and including 187°F
|
20,000
|
100,000
|
Materials having a closed cup flash point of less than 105°F
|
5,000
|
50,000
|
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)