(a) No person shall blast with dynamite, gunpowder or any other explosive compound unless he or she has first obtained a permit from the Fire Chief, which permit shall be countersigned by the Chief of Police. Such permit shall set forth the time at which and the circumstances under which such blasting may be done. Previous to each blasting, a proper signal of warning shall be given. No permit shall be given for the activities permitted herein if, in the judgments of the Police and Fire Chiefs, the hazards are too great to persons or property.
In addition to the requirements of the foregoing paragraph, the person obtaining the permit shall also post a bond with a corporate surety on the Approved List of the United States Treasury Department, with the Fire Chief in the minimum amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to insure public and private property which may be affected by such blasting, compliance with the terms of the permit and indemnification of loss produced by blasting. The amount of such bond shall be increased if, in the judgment of the Fire Chief, the proximity of buildings, structures or other property and the value require additional protection. Insurance certificates providing evidence of insurance coverage for the blasting activities shall also be posted in the amounts of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for bodily injury and property damage coverage relating to damage to one or more persons or to property, respectively.
In the event of disagreement on the part of the applicant with the determination of the administrative official or officials named herein, review of their determination shall be had by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Wherever reference is made in this section to the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief, such reference shall include an officer of their respective departments designated by such Chiefs. (Ord. 65-24. Passed 3-1-65.)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.