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Irondale adopts stricter blasting rules; residents ask for briefing before site work
Summary
The Irondale City Council adopted a new blasting ordinance updating state and ICC-based requirements for blasting permits ahead of site work for a planned Costco. Neighbors asked to delay action and sought clearer language and insurance details; the mayor scheduled a Jan. 8 meeting to explain requirements.
The Irondale City Council on Dec. 16 adopted Ordinance 2025-19, tightening fees and safety requirements for any blasting in the city as developers begin site work for the forthcoming Costco project.
Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. told the council the ordinance updates city code to follow the 2021 ICC code and state law, and lists specific permit requirements: a $25 blasting application fee, a corporate surety bond of $100,000 deposited with the city clerk, and a minimum certificate of insurance for property damage and personal injury with limits of at least $500,000 per…
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