Section 820. Procedure where a misfire occurs during a blast

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A. No person shall enter the blasting area for at least 15 minutes except in the case of safety fuse where special approvals apply.

B. Misfires shall be disposed of in a safe manner by the certified blaster.

C. The blast area shall be guarded or barricaded and posted with warning signs until the misfire has been cleared.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 6.5, eff. July 19, 1989; amended, Volume 14, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1998.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.3, 45.1-161.294 and 45.1-161.305 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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