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In the event that any wooden or combustible building or structure which stands within the fire limits is damaged to the extent of 50% or more of its value, exclusive of the foundation, it shall not be repaired or rebuilt but shall be taken down and removed within 60 days from the date of such fire or other casualty.
(Prior Code, § 7-206) Penalty, see § 10.99
POISONOUS AND FLAMMABLE GASES
Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to store or keep in the city for any period of time any form of poisonous or flammable gas or liquefied petroleum gas in excess of 120 gallons, or add to, enlarge, or replace any facility used for the storage of such gases, must first get permission from the governing body. The governing body shall require the name of the gas, the place of storage, and the amount of gas stored. If permission is granted, the governing body shall prescribe such rules, regulations, and precautionary actions as they may deem necessary. Any such present use that is discontinued for a period of 60 days shall not be revived without a permit.
(Prior Code, § 7-301) (Ord. 694, passed 12-5-2018) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Generally, see Neb. RS 28-1229
EXPLOSIVES
(A) Any person, firm, or corporation storing or keeping for any period of time dynamite, gunpowder, nitroglycerine, or other high explosives within the city shall register such information with the City Clerk within five days after such explosives are brought into the city. The City Clerk shall provide such information to the Fire Chief and to the governing body. Transfer of explosives to another individual within the city shall require the individual receiving the explosives to register the transfer and the new location of the explosives with the City Clerk. Also, moving explosives to a new location by the owner shall require registration of that fact to the City Clerk.
(B) All high explosives, including dynamite, gunpowder, and nitroglycerine shall be stored in a proper receptacle which shall be closed at all times, except when actually in use. Such cement, metal, or stone receptacle shall not be located in any room where there is a flame or flammable materials. The area surrounding storage facilities shall be kept clear of rubbish, brush, dry grass, or trees for not less than 25 feet in all directions. Any other combustible material shall be kept a distance of not less than 50 feet from outdoor storage facilities.
(Prior Code, § 7-401) Penalty, see § 10.99
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