S-812 - 06/13/1995 - AGREEMENT - Ordinances ORDINANCE 95-FOJC-EXI-S- 812
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE GRANTING OF PERMITS FOR SUPERVISED PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF FIREWORKS
WHEREAS, the Illinois Fireworks Use Act (425 ILCS 35/1, et seq) provides
that the President and Board of Trustees shall have the power to adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised
public displays of fireworks; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees wish to exercise the
aforesaid power; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: That the provisions of the preamble hereinabove set forth
are hereby adopted as though fully set forth herein.
Section 2: That the rules and regulations for applications for permits
for the outdoor display of fireworks as set forth on Exhibit A are hereby
adopted.
Section 3: That the Fire Chief or the Director of Fire Prevention is
authorized to issue permits on behalf of the Village, provided that the
issuing officer has first investigated the site of the proposed display for
the purpose of determining whether the regulations are complied with in the
case of the particular display.
Section 4: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after passage and approval pursuant to law.
PASSED THIS 13th day of June, 1995.
Ayes: Trustees Bartecki, Kenny, Payovich, Savino and Shumate
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee McInerney
Abstain:
APPROVED THIS 13th day of June, 1995.
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Ordinance 95-FOJC-EXi-S-812
Establishing Rules and
Regulations for the Granting
of Permits for Supervised
Public Displays of Fireworks
Page 2
ATTE8TL _
age Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Village Attorney
Published
Date Paper
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EXHIBIT A
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR APPLICATIONS
FOR PERMITS FOR THE OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS
1. Application for permit to operate a display of outdoor fireworks in
conformance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1123 Outdoor
Display of Fireworks 1990 Edition and all applicable provisions of the
Illinois Compiled Statutes and the Rules and Regulations of the Illinois Fire
Marshal shall be made in writing on forms provided by the Village of
Oak Brook.
2. The application shall set forth:
(a) The name of the individual, group, or organization sponsoring
the outdoor fireworks display together with the names of persons actually in
charge of the firing of the display.
(b) Evidence of financial responsibility, including insurance or
liability in connection with said fireworks display in an amount not less than
two million dollars ($2,000,000) and said insurance shall include the Village
of Oak Brook as a party insured.
(c) The date and time of day at which the outdoor fireworks display
is to be held.
(d) The exact location planned for the outdoor fireworks display.
(e) Confirmation of the license of the operator and the number of
assistants that will be present.
(f) The approximate number and kinds of fireworks to be discharged.
(g) The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to
delivery to the outdoor fireworks display site.
(h) A diagram of the ground on which the outdoor fireworks display
is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged,
the location of all buildings, highways and other lines of communication, the
lines behind which the audience will be restrained, and the location of other
possible overhead obstructions.
3. Upon receipt of such application not less than ten (10) days in
advance of the date set for this outdoor fireworks display, the Village of
Oak Brook, by its Fire Chief or Director of Fire Prevention shall make, or
cause to be made, an investigation of the site of the proposed display for the
purpose of determining whether provisions of these regulations are complied
with in the case of the particular display.
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