(a) Purpose and scope.
(1) 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 explosive devices or dangerous ordnance for blasting, mining and quarrying purposes in the construction industry and related operations, including drilling and preparation for blasting.
(2) These rules and regulations shall apply to every construction project, including demolition, maintenance and repair work where explosives are used for blasting purposes, mining and quarrying, and landfills, and compliance with the requirements herein contained shall be mandatory on all such projects.
(b) General provisions.
(1) Every person using explosive devices within the city shall comply with the regulations herein established, and, in addition, with the provisions of applicable state and federal laws in the use of such explosives, including their storage, transportation and safety practices. All such persons shall use every reasonable precaution to provide for the safety of all employees on the job and such other persons who may be regularly entitled to be upon or near the location where explosive devices or dangerous ordnance is being employed, as well as to provide for the safety of the general public. Every employee shall observe the provisions hereof, and no person shall use explosive devices or dangerous ordnance for blasting purposes in a manner contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Upon application to the Director of Public Safety and upon payment of the fees specified in this section, a license or temporary permit shall be issued to qualified applicants to acquire, possess, carry or use any explosive device or dangerous ordnance for the following purposes:
A. Contractors, wreckers, quarrymen, mine operators, landfill operators and other persons regularly employing explosive devices or dangerous ordnance in the course of a legitimate business, with respect to explosive devices or dangerous ordnance acquired, possessed, carried or used in the course of such business;
B. Scientists, engineers and instructors, with respect to explosive devices or dangerous ordnance acquired, possessed, carried or used in the course of bona fide research or instruction;
C. Financial institutions and armored car company guards; and
D. In the discretion of the Director of Public Safety or his or her duly authorized delegate, with respect to explosive devices or dangerous ordnance lawfully acquired, possessed, carried or used for a legitimate research, scientific, educational, industrial or other proper purpose. Application for a license or temporary permit under this section shall be in writing under oath to the Director of Public Safety.
(Ord. 1988-192, passed 10-3-1988)
(3) A temporary permit expires within 30 days from its issuance. The application fee is $10.
(Ord. 1989-71, passed 4-17-1989)
(4) A license expires one year from its issuance. The application fee is $50.
(Ord. 1988-192, passed 10-3-1988)