Brookhaven |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 30. Fire Prevention |
Article XI. Explosives, Ammunition and Blasting Agents |
§ 30-71. General requirements.
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A.The manufacture of explosives or blasting agents shall be prohibited unless such manufacture is authorized by the Chief Fire Marshal. This shall not apply to hand loading of small arms ammunition for personal use when not for resale.B.The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the district in which such storage is to be prohibited, except for temporary storage for use in connection with approved blasting operations; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to wholesale and retail stocks of small arms ammunition, explosive bolts, explosive rivets or cartridges for explosive-actuated power tools in quantities involving less than 500 pounds of explosive material.C.The Chief Fire Marshal may limit the quantity of explosives or blasting agents to be permitted at any location.D.No person shall sell or display explosives or blasting agents on highways, sidewalks, public property or in places of public assembly.E.The Chief Fire Marshal may designate the location and specify the maximum quantity of explosives or blasting agents which may be loaded, unloaded, reloaded or temporarily retained at each terminal where such operations are permitted.F.Shipments of explosives or blasting agents delivered to carriers shall comply with Interstate Commerce Commission regulations.G.Carriers shall immediately notify the Chief Fire Marshal when explosives or blasting agents are received at terminals.