Blasting operations shall be conducted during daylight hours except when otherwise approved.
The handling and firing of explosives shall be performed by the person possessing a permit to use explosives or by employees under that person's direct supervision who are at least 21 years old.
A. 
A person shall not handle explosives while under the influence of intoxicants or narcotics.
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A person shall not smoke or carry matches while handling explosives or while in the vicinity thereof.
C. 
An open flame light shall not be used in the vicinity of explosives.
At the site of blasting operations, a distance of at least 150 feet (45,720 millimeters) shall be maintained between Class II magazines and the blast area when the quantity of explosives temporarily kept therein is in excess of 25 pounds (11.35 kilograms), and at least 50 feet (15,240 millimeters) when the quantity of explosives is 25 pounds (11.35 kilograms) or less.
Whenever blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of gas, electric, water, fire, alarm, telephone, telegraph or steam utilities, the blaster shall notify the appropriate representatives of such utilities at least 24 hours in advance of blasting, specifying the location and intended time of such blasting. Verbal notice shall be confirmed with written notice. This time limit shall not be waived except in an emergency as determined by the Fire Marshal and/or Chief of Police.
Before a blast is fired, the person in charge shall make certain that all surplus explosives are in a safe place, all persons and vehicles are at a safe distance or under sufficient cover and a loud warning signal has been sounded.
Due precautions shall be taken to prevent accidental discharge of electric blasting caps from current induced by radio or radar transmitters, lightning, adjacent power lines, dust storms or other sources of extraneous electricity. These precautions shall include:
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The suspension of all blasting operations and removal of persons from the blasting area during the approach and progress of an electrical storm;
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The posting of signs warning against the use of mobile radio transmitters on all roads within 350 feet (106.75 meters) of the blasting operations; and
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Compliance with NFiPA 495 listed in Appendix A[1] when blasting within 1 1/2 miles (2.41 kilometers) of broadcast or high-power shortwave radio transmitters.
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Editor's Note: Appendix A is on file in the office of the Borough Secretary and may be examined there during regular business hours.
When blasting is done in congested areas or in close proximity to a building, structure, railway, highway or any other installation susceptible to damage, the blast shall be covered before firing with a mat constructed so that it is capable of preventing rock from being thrown into the air.