619.02 PURPOSE AND SCOPE.

   (a)   It is the purpose of this chapter to provide minimum standards for safety to life, limb and property, for the general public welfare and for safe practices in the use of explosives or dangerous blasting ordnance for blasting, mining and quarrying purposes in the construction industry and related operations, including drilling and preparation for blasting.

   (b)   This chapter shall apply to every construction project, including demolition, maintenance and repair work, where explosives are used for blasting purposes, mining, quarrying and landfills, and compliance with the requirements herein contained shall be necessary on all such projects.

   (c)   This chapter is enacted in full recognition of Sections 672.07 and 672.08 and is intended to supplement those sections insofar as blasting operations are concerned.

   (d)   In the event of a conflict between any of the provisions of this chapter and any other provision of these Codified Ordinances, including, but not limited to, any conflict pertaining to permits, licenses and the application fee paid therefor, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail insofar as the subject matter is pertaining to the use of dangerous blasting ordnance.

(Ord. 186-88. Passed 6-6-88.)