2004 Ordinances - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

(a) The chief` of the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services may adopt reasonable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this division, for the granting of permits for supervised public displays of fireworks by fair associations, amusement parks and other organizations or groups of individuals. (b) A permit referred to in subsection (a) of this section may be granted by the fire marshal upon application therefor and the filing of the bond required by section 13-117. The application shall be made in writing at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date of the display. Sec. 13-117. Same--Applicant's bond and proof of financial responsibility. (a) Each applicant for a permit under this division shall be required to give a bond, in a sum not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), conditioned on compliance with the provisions of this division and the regulations adopted hereunder; provided, however, that no governmental agency shall be required to file such bond. (b) Before any permit shall be issued under this division, the person making application therefor slmll furnish proof` of financial responsibility to satisf,y claims for damages to persons or property arising out of any act or omission on the part of such person or any agent or employee thereof, in such amount, character and form as the chief of the Deparunent of' Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services shall determine to be necessary f,or the protection of the public. Sec. 13-119. Competency of operator; location, composition, etc. Every display authorized by a permit granted under this division shall be handled by a competent operator licensed or certified as to competency by the chief of the Department of, Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services and shall be of such composition, character and so located, discharged or fired as, in the opinion of the chief of the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, after proper inspection, not be hazardous to property or endanger any person. Sec. 13-131. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section: Dwelling unit shall mean a single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Smoke detector shall mean a mechanical device powered by batteries or alternating current capable of sounding an audible alarm upon sensing visible or mvisible products of combustion and which meet the specifications contained in the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, a copy of which is on file in the office of the fire marshal.