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Rock blasting near residential areas
- Thread starter CBOGUY
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This city requires a permit to do it
The required application is submitted to the Fire Marshal’s Office. The Fire Marshal’s Office will conduct a background check on the applicant. Following the background check, a written exam on blasting procedures is administered at the Fire Marshal’s Office. The applicant calls (210) 207-8410 to set-up a time for the exam. If an applicant passes the background and written exam, a site inspection is conducted to witness the shot set-up. If approved, a Blasting Permit is issued.
Will try to find the rules
The required application is submitted to the Fire Marshal’s Office. The Fire Marshal’s Office will conduct a background check on the applicant. Following the background check, a written exam on blasting procedures is administered at the Fire Marshal’s Office. The applicant calls (210) 207-8410 to set-up a time for the exam. If an applicant passes the background and written exam, a site inspection is conducted to witness the shot set-up. If approved, a Blasting Permit is issued.
Will try to find the rules
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5601.2.7 Applicant Qualifications.
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5601.2.7 Applicant Qualifications.
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5607.1.1 Conditions of Approval. The Fire Marshal shall set other conditions to the approval of a permit application that are necessary, in his opinion, to adequately protect the public health and safety. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, reduced allowable particle velocities, additional monitoring, increased insurance protection, hours of operation, type and amount of explosives used and engineered blasting plans.
5607.17 Blast Monitor Required. A blast monitor, such as a seismic blast-recording machine, is required in connection with all permits issued inside the City limits of San Antonio unless specifically exempted by the Fire Marshal. Recordings shall comply with Bureau of Mines Standards for safety and property protection. Seismic readings for each blast shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal's office after each blast for record keeping as appropriate.
Normally someone regulates it city, county or state, and there are some rules.
5607.17 Blast Monitor Required. A blast monitor, such as a seismic blast-recording machine, is required in connection with all permits issued inside the City limits of San Antonio unless specifically exempted by the Fire Marshal. Recordings shall comply with Bureau of Mines Standards for safety and property protection. Seismic readings for each blast shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal's office after each blast for record keeping as appropriate.
Normally someone regulates it city, county or state, and there are some rules.
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International Fire Code Chapter 56 addresses explosives. Your state might have amendments.