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Chapter 11.20 — EXPLOSIVES

Palm Springs Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palm Springs

§ 11.20.010. Compliance with regulations.

No person, firm or corporation shall, within the city limits, blast or use any explosive for blasting purposes without first complying with the requirements in this chapter. (Prior code § 4251)

§ 11.20.020. Certificate of fitness—Required.

The applicant shall secure a certificate of fitness from the chief of the fire department indicating that the person holding said certificate is capable of handling explosives. (Prior code § 4252; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

§ 11.20.030. Certificate—Proof of fitness.

The chief of the fire department, as a condition precedent to the granting of said certificate, shall require an applicant to submit evidence establishing applicant's knowledge of, and experience in, handling explosives.

(Prior code § 4252.1; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

§ 11.20.040. Certificate—Duration.

A certificate of fitness shall be valid during the fiscal year of the city during which it is issued unless sooner revoked by the chief of the fire department for cause. (Prior code § 4252.2; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

§ 11.20.050. Certificate—Fee.

The fee for the certificate of fitness shall be in such amount as may be established by resolution of the city council.

(Prior code § 4252.3; Ord. 913 § 19 (B), 1971)

§ 11.20.060. Blasting permit—Required.

The applicant shall secure a blasting permit from the chief of the fire department. (Prior code § 4253; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

§ 11.20.070. Blasting permit—Contents.

Said permit shall set forth a description of the premises, the name of the person, firm or corporation to whom said permit is issued, and the hours between which such blasting shall be done.

(Prior code § 4253.1)

§ 11.20.080. Blasting permit—Danger from blasting.

The chief of the fire department must, before issuing such permit, satisfy himself that the blasting will in no way unnecessarily jeopardize or seriously menace the public peace, health or safety. (Prior code § 4253.2; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

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§ 11.20.090

§ 11.20.150

§ 11.20.090. Blasting permit—Scope.

One permit shall cover all blasting on one contiguous property under the same ownership. (Prior code § 4253.3)

§ 11.20.100. Blasting permit—Expiration.

A permit shall be void unless used within ten days after issuance. (Prior code § 4253.4)

§ 11.20.110. Blasting permit—Fee.

The fee for a blasting permit shall be in such amount as may be established by resolution of the city council.

(Prior code § 4253.5; Ord. 913 § 19 (B), 1971)

§ 11.20.120. Insurance.

The applicant shall file with the city clerk and the chief of the fire department, a public liability and property damage insurance policy naming the city as coinsured in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars for death or injury to one person, and three hundred thousand dollars for death or injury to more than one person on account of the operations of the person, firm or corporation to whom the blasting permit is issued, and a minimum of fifty thousand dollars for property damage or destruction of property in any one occurrence. These required amounts, however, may be increased by the chief of the fire department whenever he determines that by reason of the scope of the operations, or for any other reason, the possibility of hazard would render the foregoing minimum amounts inadequate to insure against claims which might forseeably be presented. Each such policy of insurance shall contain a provision or endorsement further holding the city, its officers, agents and employees free and harmless from any death, injuries or damage occurring in connection with the acts done under the blasting permit. The policy of insurance shall further contain a provision or endorsement providing that the policy will not be cancelled until notice in writing shall have been given to the city, addressed in care of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Fire Department, 1700 East Ramon Road, and received by them at least ten days prior to the time such cancellation shall become effective. (Prior code § 4254; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

§ 11.20.130. Insurer.

Insurance shall be in such form as the city attorney may deem proper, executed by an insurance company approved by the city attorney. (Prior code § 4254.1)

§ 11.20.140. Special endorsement.

A special endorsement in the amounts stipulated above shall be filed with the city clerk and the chief of the fire department in conjunction with the above insurance policy. (Prior code § 4254.2; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

§ 11.20.150. Means of conveyance covered in policy.

The prime means of conveyance for explosives shall be either covered by said policy or proof

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§ 11.20.200

furnished that the same limit of liability has been assumed. (Prior code § 4254.3)

§ 11.20.160. Supervision by city—Deposit for cost.

If the chief of the fire department believes that the nature of the blasting job or the proximity of property owned by persons other than the owner of the property on which the blasting is to be performed, requires that the work be supervised by a representative of the city, then the applicant for a blasting permit shall deposit in advance with the city the cost of said supervision. (Prior code § 4255; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

§ 11.20.170. Refund of unused portion of deposit.

Any portion of the deposit remaining after payment of the supervision shall be returned to the applicant.

(Prior code § 4255.1)

§ 11.20.180. Liability of city.

Supervision of the blasting by the city shall not relieve the person, firm or corporation performing the work of any liability established by this chapter or any other applicable law, nor shall such supervision make the chief of the fire department or any other city official or employee liable for any injury to person or damage to property caused by the blasting operation. (Prior code § 4255.2; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

§ 11.20.190. Revocation of certificate or permit—Effect upon bond.

Whenever any certificate of fitness or permit to blast, or to use explosives for blasting purposes, is issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, such certificate or permit may be revoked at any time by the chief of the fire department when it appears that any provision of this chapter relative to explosives has been violated by the person, firm or corporation holding such certificate or permit; but the revocation of such certificate of fitness shall not prevent a recovery upon the bond, hereinabove in this chapter provided for, for any damage or injury sustained prior to the revocation thereof.

(Prior code § 4256; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971)

§ 11.20.200. Appeal from revocation of certificate.

The holder of a certificate revoked pursuant to Section 11.20.190 may appeal such revocation to the city council in the manner provided in Chapter 2.05 of this code. (Prior code § 4256.1; Ord. 913 § 19 (A), 1971; Ord. 1226 § 17, 1984)

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§ 11.24.010

§ 11.24.040

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  70. Chapter 5.28 — ICE VENDING MACHINES
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  147. Chapter 8.80 — VACANT BUILDINGS AND BOARDING REGULATIONS
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  149. Chapter 8.95 — MSHCP MITIGATION FEE
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  172. Chapter 11.10 — PUBLIC NUDITY
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  175. Chapter 11.28 — CIVIL DISPUTES
  176. Chapter 11.30 — MUNICIPAL BUS SYSTEM
  177. Chapter 11.32 — MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
  178. Chapter 11.36 — WILDLIFE PROTECTION
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  180. Chapter 11.44 — PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
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  182. Chapter 11.56 — CURFEW AND TRUANCY
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  184. Chapter 11.64 — TRESPASS
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  186. Chapter 11.72 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
  187. Chapter 11.74 — NOISE ORDINANCE
  188. Chapter 11.76 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  189. Chapter 11.80 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  190. Chapter 11.82 — POLICE TOW SERVICES STANDARDS
  191. Chapter 11.84 — FALSE STATEMENTS
  192. Chapter 11.88 — TAPPING TELEVISION CABLES
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  198. Chapter 12.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  199. Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  200. Chapter 12.12 — ENFORCEMENT—OBEDIENCE
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  202. Chapter 12.20 — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
  203. Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  204. Chapter 12.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  205. Chapter 12.40 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LOT NO. 3
  206. Chapter 12.44 — STOP INTERSECTIONS
  207. Chapter 12.48 — YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGNS
  208. Chapter 12.52 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  209. Chapter 12.56 — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
  210. Chapter 12.60 — LOADING ZONES
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  212. Chapter 12.68 — PEDESTRIANS
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  214. Chapter 12.84 — GOLF CARTS
  215. Chapter 12.90
  216. Title 14
  217. Chapter 14.04 — STREET NUMBERS
  218. Chapter 14.08 — STREET NAME CHANGES
  219. Chapter 14.12 — STREET NAMES FOR TRAILER PARKS
  220. Chapter 14.16 — ENCROACHMENTS
  221. Chapter 14.20 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  222. Chapter 14.24 — WATER AND RUBBISH IN STREETS
  223. Chapter 14.26
  224. Chapter 14.28 — WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
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  226. Chapter 15.08 — DEFINITIONS
  227. Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
  228. Chapter 15.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  229. Chapter 15.12 — ENFORCEMENT
  230. Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
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  232. Chapter 15.32 — REGULATION OF WATER WELLS
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  234. Chapter 16.02
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  236. Chapter 16.06
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  238. Chapter 16.10
  239. Chapter 16.12
  240. Chapter 16.14
  241. Chapter 16.16
  242. Chapter 16.18
  243. Chapter 16.20 — AIRCRAFT STORAGE OPERATOR (SASO)
  244. Chapter 16.22
  245. Chapter 16.24
  246. Chapter 16.26
  247. Chapter 16.28
  248. Chapter 16.30 — PRIVATE FLYING CLUB
  249. Chapter 16.32
  250. Chapter 16.34
  251. Chapter 16.36
  252. Chapter 16.37
  253. Chapter 16.38
  254. Chapter 16.39
  255. Chapter 16.40
  256. Title CR
  257. Chapter 91.00
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