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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 46 of 1988
(Addition and Amendments
to the Uniform Fire Code)
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 18.44. 105 TO THE SALT LAKE CITY
CODE, 1988, AS FOLLOWS:
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah•
SECTION 1. That Section 18.44. 105 of the Salt Lake City
Code, 1988, be, and the same hereby is, ADDED to read as follows:
Section 77. 104. of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby amended
to ADD the following:
Sec. 77. 104. ( f) Permits to use explosives or blasting
agents.
1. Application for Permit. Application for permit to use
explosive or blasting agents must be made prior to
intended blasting operations and must set forth the
time, location and reasons for blasting, the location
of nearby buildings, as well as the name and address
of the person or firm responsible, the names and
experiences of the men doing the actual blasting and
the approximate amount of explosives involved. The
Fire Marshal shall issue such permits and charge
appropriate fees as authorized by City ordinance.
2. Permit Compliance: The applicant will comply with
Fire Marshal ' s regulations controlling blasting and
any other terms and conditions set forth in the
permit. Such conditions may include, but not be
limited to, traffic control requirements, time of day,
safety precautions, notification of neighbors, and
pre-inspection of the site.
3. Permit Fees: The following fees will be required at
the time of filing for the permit. These are in
addition to insurance certificate and performance bond
costs.
(a) Single Event - $ 50.00
(b) Project Permit - $125.00
(c) Annual Permit - $500.00
4. Proof of Proficiency: Applicant must submit
information as required by the Fire Marshal which
demonstrates experience, a knowledge of safe handling
practices, and good personal character to show
proficiency in the use of explosives.
5. General standard adopted. Except as otherwise
provided in this chapter, the storage, handling, use,
sale and transportation of explosives shall be in
compliance with the Rules and regulations of the
Secretary of Treasury issued in compliance with 18
U.S.C. 847 and as contained in 27 C.F.R. Part 55.
Section 77. 105. of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby AMENDED
to read as follows:
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Sec. 77. 105. Bond and Insurance Required: Before a permit
is issued to use explosives or blasting agents the applicant
shall obtain:
(a) A performance bond in the amount of $10, 000
naming Salt Lake City Corporation as the obligee
to guarantee permittee shall clean and/or repair
all City owned property damaged by the blast and
to pay all costs the City incurs should
permittee fail to clean or repair damaged City
property.
(b) A public liability insurance policy in the
minimum sum of five hundred thousand dollars
($500,000) for the purpose of protecting and
guaranteeing reimbursement for all damages to
persons which arise from, or are caused by, the
conduct of any act authorized by the permit.
Salt Lake City Corporation shall be named as an
additional insured and thirty (30) days notice
must be given to Salt Lake city for cancellation
of the policy for any reason.
Section 77.301. of the Uniform Fire Code is hereby AMENDED
to read as follows:
77.301 . (a) ***
77.301. (b) The handling and firing of explosives shall
be performed only by the person possessing a valid Blaster
Certification issued in accordance with the Fire Marshal ' s
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Regulations for Controlling Blasting, or by employees under his
direct personal supervision who are at least 18 years of age.
77.301. (c) ***
77.301. (d) ***
77.301. (e) ***
77.301. ( f) ***
77.301. (g) Blasting operations shall be conducted in
accordance with the Fire Marshall ' s regulations and in accordance
with the regulations promulgated by the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Firearms.
77.301. (h) Before a blast is fired, the person in charge
shall make certain all surplus explosives are in a safe place,
all persons and vehicles are at a safe distance or under
sufficient cover.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30)
days after its first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this
14th day of June 1988.
C14AIRPERSON
ATTEST:
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CITY AECTFR
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Transmitted to the Mayor on June 15, 1988
Mayor' s Action: x Approved. Vetoed.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY IRECOtyn
(SEAL)
Bill No. 46 of 1988
Published: J—Une 23, 1988
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