§ 13-6. Explosives.  


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  • (a)

    Gunpowder or other explosives shall not be discharged on or loaded upon any wharves, structures or vessels, except by written permission of the harbor master and must be handled in accordance with his direction and must be immediately removed. Acids, coal oils and empty gasoline or distillate drums must be removed from the wharves at once. The storage, keeping or use of gasoline, distillate or other liquid petroleum products on the property under the control of the city, except at such localities as may be designated for the same shall not be handled except between sunrise and sunset and vessels will be allowed to take on board gasoline or distillate only between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Delivery must be made direct from tank truck to vessel and the truck will not be allowed to wait on the wharves.

    (b)

    Shipments of articles classified as explosive or dangerous by the U.S. Coast Guard will be accepted only after a full compliance by shippers or delivering carrier with the rules and regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission governing the transportation of such articles. Wharfage and handling facilities will not be provided except under special arrangements and at double the handling rates published herein.

(Ord. No. 3253, § 2, 10-7-85)