In addition to the rules and regulations stated in Chapter 20 of Volume 5, Fire Prevention, of the State Building Code, which is hereby adopted by reference, the Board of City Commissioners herein adopts the following provisions.
(A) The fire official is hereby granted the authority, given to the Board of City Commissioners, by G.S. § 14-413, to issue permits for use of pyrotechnics (fireworks) within the city.
(B) No person shall engage in the use of pyrotechnics without first completing an application and obtaining a permit from the fire official ten days in advance of the use. The names and addresses of all operators must appear on the application and they must be approved by the fire official before any display or use of the pyrotechnics.
(C) The fire official shall issue the permit after all requirements of Chapter 20 of Volume 5, Fire Prevention, of the State Building Code have been met, the appropriate fees paid and the applicant has posted a bond or certificate of insurance. The bond or certificate of insurance shall be in the amount of at least $1,000,000 to cover damages to real or personal property and an additional $1,000,000 to cover damages for personal injuries.
(Ord. 95-8-2, passed 8-8-95)