§ 1213-11. Application for Permit.

An application for a permit to sell or use fireworks shall be made in writing to the fire chief, on forms provided for such purposes. Such application shall be made not less than five days prior to the date set for the display, and shall include the following:

(a)

The name of the organization sponsoring the display together with the names of persons actually in charge of the display;

(b)

The date and time of day when the display is to be held;

(c)

The exact location planned for the display;

(d)

The name and license of the fireworks exhibitor who is to supervise the discharge of fireworks;

(e)

The class of fireworks to be discharged with the number of set pieces, and shells (specify single or multiple-break), including experimental rockets or missiles;

(f)

The manner and place of storage of such fireworks prior to and during the display;

(g)

A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held, showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the location of all buildings, highways, railroads, or other inhabited structures within 1,000 feet of the discharge and potential landing site; the diagram shall also show the line barriers behind which the audience will be restrained;

(h)

Proof that satisfactory liability insurance is carried for all employees of the applicant;

(i)

Proof of financial responsibility as evidenced by an insurance policy or indemnity bond in which the city of Cincinnati is named the co-insured and in the amount deemed adequate by the fire chief, but in no case less than $100,000;

(j)

Proof of an exhibitor's license;

(k)

The name and license number of the fireworks manufacturer or wholesaler who supplied all items in the fireworks exhibition;

(l)

The licensed exhibitor shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions under which the fireworks exhibition permit was granted.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 469-1987, eff. Dec. 12, 1987)