A.
The conduct of all blasting operations shall be governed by the New
Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules, Chapter Saf-C 1600, Explosives.
[Amended 3-14-2000 by ballot by the ATM, Art. No. 34]
B.
In the case of conflicting rules or regulations, the most stringent
rule or regulation shall apply.
C.
While explosive materials are being handled or used, smoking shall
not be permitted, and no one near the explosive material shall possess
matches, open flame or fire- or flame-producing devices, except that
the blaster may possess a device for the specific purpose of igniting
the safety fuse.
D.
No one shall handle explosive materials while under the influence
of alcohol, narcotics or other substances that may impair one's judgment.
[Amended 3-14-2000 by ballot by the ATM, Art. No. 34]
E.
For all blasts, the blaster shall exercise precautions to prevent
injury to persons and damage to property and to prevent earth vibrations
and atmospheric sounds from exceeding regulatory limits.
[Amended 3-14-2000 by ballot by the ATM, Art. No. 34]
F.
When conducting blasting operations, the holder of the permit shall
use reasonable precautions, including but not limited to warning signals,
flags, barricades or mats as may be required or appropriate to maximize
safety.
G.
Blasting operations shall be conducted no earlier than 10:00 a.m.,
except by permission of the Fire Chief.
[Amended 6-14-2022]
H.
No explosive materials shall be intentionally abandoned in any location
for any reason, nor left in such a manner that they may easily be
obtained by children or other unauthorized persons. All unused explosive
materials shall be returned to proper storage facilities.
I.
Explosive materials shall be loaded and used in a manner that is
consistent with any recommendations or instructions of the manufacturer
for that explosive material.
J.
Transportation, storage and possession of explosive materials in
the Town of Hudson shall be governed by the New Hampshire Code of
Administrative Rules, Chapter Saf-C 1600, Explosives.
[Added 3-14-2000 by ballot by the ATM, Art. No. 34]
[Amended 3-14-2000 by ballot by the ATM, Art. No. 34; 6-14-2022]
A.
When a blasting company files for a permit, they will provide the
Town of Hudson with the required information for public notification.
Upon issuance of the permit, the Hudson Fire Department will list
this information on the Town of Hudson webpage on the blasting page.
Additionally, a notice will be posted on HCTV and both the Town of
Hudson and Hudson Fire Department social media accounts.
(1)
Between
the hours of 7:00 and 8:00, the blasting company shall notify the
Hudson Fire Department Dispatch Center. The purpose of this notification
is to inform the Hudson Fire Department of their intent to blast on
that specific day.
(a)
At 9:00, the Hudson Fire Department shall distribute a CodeRED alert
through the State of New Hampshire alerting system of pending blasting
that will take place in the Town of Hudson on that specific day.
[1]
If there is no pending blasting activities scheduled for that day,
the CodeRED alert will not be sent out.
[Amended 3-14-2000 by ballot by the ATM, Art. No. 34]
Prior to conducting any blasting operations, the applicant or
their agent shall conduct a preblast structural inspection condition
survey of all existing structures and conditions on the site, adjacent
to the site or in the vicinity of the site at no cost to the property
owner or the Town of Hudson. This survey shall extend to such structures
or conditions as may be affected by the applicant's blasting operations.
As a minimum, preblast structural inspection condition surveys shall
be performed on all structures, including homes, foundations, driveways,
roadbeds, swimming pools, wells and mobile homes within 500 feet of
the anticipated blasting area. The applicant as well as the owner
of the property being surveyed shall sign all such surveys once completed
If an owner refuses to allow for or sign a preblast survey form for
whatever reason the applicant shall note this on the form. The applicant
shall make at least three attempts to notify the owner of the need
for such surveys; the last such attempt shall include written notification
and the name and contact number of a person that they may contact.
A.
The preblast structural inspection condition survey shall consist
of a written description of the interior and exterior condition of
each of the structures examined. Descriptions shall locate any existing
cracks, damage or other defects and shall include such information
so as to make it possible to determine the effect, if any, of the
blasting operations on the defect. Where significant cracks or damage
exist, or for defects too complicated to describe in words, photographs
shall be taken. A good quality videotape survey with appropriate audio
description of locations, conditions and defects can be used in lieu
of a written form. Prior to the start of work, a copy of the preblast
condition survey shall be submitted to the Fire Chief or his designee
and the homeowner or occupant.
B.
The individual person conducting the survey shall give written notice
to the owner of the property concerned and tenants of the property.
The notice shall state the dates on which the surveys are to be conducted.
Copies of all notices shall also be provided to the Fire Chief or
his designee.
A.
During the time that holes are loaded or are being loaded with explosives,
blasting agents or detonators, the blast site shall be barred to all
but those authorized personnel engaged in the drilling and loading
operations or otherwise authorized to enter that site. The blast site
shall be guarded or barricaded and posted.
B.
After loading for a blast is completed, and before firing, all excess
explosive materials shall be removed from the area and returned to
proper facilities.
C.
As soon as practical after all blastholes are connected, prior to
connecting to a source of initiation, such as a blasting machine,
and until the shot has been fired and subjected to post-blast examination,
the blast area shall be guarded or barricaded and posted or flagged
against unauthorized entry.
A.
No blast shall be fired until the blaster in charge has made certain
that all surplus explosive materials are in a safe place, all persons
and equipment are at a safe distance or under sufficient cover and
that an adequate warning signal has been given.
B.
The blaster shall inform the Fire Chief of the method by which a
signal is sounded and the type of signal prior to starting blasting
operations.
A.
Loading and firing shall be performed or supervised only by a person possessing an appropriate blaster's permit. (See Article II.)
B.
The Fire Chief or his designee may, at his discretion, monitor at
or near the blast site any blasting operations conducted within the
Town of Hudson.
C.
If, making the required thirty-minute prior notification (§ 202-18D),
the blaster is informed that the blast will be monitored, the blaster
shall delay initiation of the shot until such time as the Fire Department
representative is in position to monitor the blast.
A.
The Fire Chief may, at his discretion, require that seismographic
monitoring be conducted by the blaster for any or all blasts initiated.
B.
The location of seismographic equipment for tests may be determined
by the Fire Chief in coordination with the blaster.
C.
The seismographic instrumentation shall, at a minimum, meet the specifications
as outlined by the Hudson Fire Department. The Chief has the option
of requiring that the original seismographic strip chart, digital
seismographic data and calibration data be provided.[1]
[Added 3-14-2000 by ballot by the ATM, Art. No. 34[2]]
D.
All seismographic test results shall be made available, in writing,
to the Fire Chief upon request. The Chief has the option of requiring
that the original seismographic strip be provided.
