§ 13-12. Drilling boreholes and loading explosive material.

(a)

All drill holes shall be checked prior to loading to determine depth and condition. Holes shall be cleared of any obstructions prior to loading.

(b)

Machines and all tools not used for loading explosives into boreholes shall be removed from immediate location of holes before explosives are delivered. Equipment shall not be operated within fifty (50) feet of loaded holes.

(c)

Loading shall not commence until all drilling is completed, unless this procedure is impracticable under conditions encountered. When conditions justify simultaneous loading and drilling in the same blast area, such operations shall be separated as widely as practicable and in no case less than the length of the deepest hole in the shot or fifty (50) feet whichever is greater.

(d)

No vehicular traffic shall be permitted over loaded holes.

(e)

No loaded holes will be left unattended or unprotected.

(Ord. No. 96-45, § 1, 3-19-96)