Chapter 8.25
EXPLOSIVES
Sections:
8.25.010 Definitions.
8.25.020 Manufacture of explosives – Blasting operations.
8.25.030 Permit.
8.25.040 Application.
8.25.050 Insurance.
8.25.060 License – Bond.
8.25.070 Noise restrictions.
8.25.080 Utility notification.
8.25.090 Further conditions.
8.25.010 Definitions.
The general definitions for specific terms used in this chapter are hereby incorporated from the International Fire Code (IFC) Section 3307 and National Fire Protection Association Code 495 (NFPA 495) as though fully set forth herein. [Ord. O-30-2006 § 1; Ord. 00-06 § 1].
8.25.020 Manufacture of explosives – Blasting operations.
The manufacture of any explosive material, as defined by NFPA 495, shall be prohibited unless such manufacture is authorized by federal license and is conducted in accordance with recognized safe practices. (Manufacturer’s Instructions IFC 3307.2.) Blasting operations shall be performed in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the explosive materials being used. [Ord. O-30-2006 § 2; Ord. 00-06 § 2].
8.25.030 Permit.
No use of explosive materials or blasting operations shall be conducted within the city without first obtaining a permit from the fire chief of the city, or such other person designated by the fire chief (the permitting officer) to review, consider and issue an explosive use permit under the terms of this chapter and in compliance with the International Fire Code Section 104.2, Applications and Permits, and NFPA 495, Explosive Materials. [Ord. O-30-2006 § 3; Ord. 00-06 § 3].
8.25.040 Application.
Each applicant for an explosive use permit shall complete an application. (See IFC Section 105.6.15.) An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosive material, fireworks, or pyrotechnic special effects within the scope of IFC Chapter 33, substantially in the form which is attached as Exhibit 1 to the ordinance codified in this chapter, and the applicant must complete and submit to the permitting officer all required documents in support of the required application. [Ord. O-30-2006 § 4; Ord. 00-06 § 4].
8.25.050 Insurance.
All applicants shall provide to the city, with the application for the explosives use permit, a copy of a current policy of comprehensive liability insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state of Utah with a Best’s Insurance Rating of AA or better, specifically listing explosives use and blasting operations as a covered activity and providing at least $1,000,000 of property damage and personal injury insurance. [Ord. O-30-2006 § 5; Ord. 00-06 § 5].
8.25.060 License – Bond.
Each applicant for an explosives use permit shall provide a copy of a current ATF license to conduct explosive use operations and a performance bond satisfactory to legal counsel for the city, assuring the city that all blasting operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms of this chapter, the International Fire Code and NFPA 495 standards. [Ord. O-30-2006 § 6; Ord. 00-06 § 6].
8.25.070 Noise restrictions.
No explosives operation shall be conducted which will produce noise in excess of the decibels of sound set forth in the table below, at the site of the blasting operation, and no blasting operation shall produce an air blast exceeding one inch per second.
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Hz (± 3 decibels) |
Measurement Level (decibels) |
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0.1 Hz or lower |
Flat response 134 peak |
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2 Hz or lower |
Flat response 133 peak |
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6 Hz or lower |
Flat response 129 peak |
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C-Weighted |
Slow response 105 peak |
[Ord. O-30-2006 § 7; Ord. 00-06 § 7].
8.25.080 Utility notification.
(IFC Section 3307.5.) Whenever blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of utility lines or rights-of-way, the blaster shall notify the appropriate representatives of the utilities at least 24 hours in advance of blasting, specifying the location and intended time of such blasting. Verbal notices shall be confirmed with written notice. Notice to all occupants of buildings shall meet the requirements in NFPA 495 Table 11.1.3. Scaled distance equations shall be used. [Ord. O-30-2006 § 8; Ord. 00-06 § 8].
8.25.090 Further conditions.
The permitting officer may impose such other and further conditions as may be required to assure compliance with the terms of this chapter and the International Fire Code. [Ord. O-30-2006 § 9; Ord. 00-06 § 9].