This By-law does not reflect current practices in the blasting industry. Also, it places the administration of the By-law under a service that deals with private and public property. Also, Engineering Services has been issuing blasting permits for events on private property. Appendix A describes how the amendments, when approved, will resolve the concerns raised by industry and will resolve the present conflicts between By-laws. Staff believe that the proposed amendments are non-controversial in nature and do not require a public review.
Industry is receptive to the stream-lining of the permit process.
At the same time, the City will have a process where all concerned services will be aware of events taking place and will have a chance to provide input. When the revised regulations are approved the City will have a more effective method of controlling blasting within its boundaries, including where and when blasting will be allowed. The proposed By- law will also address the noise and safety concerns of the public. No additional resources will be required to administer the revised permit system for blasting. The Blasting Permit will be handled by using the same procedure and will not be a great impact on present resources.