Before a blast is fired, a loud warning signal shall be given by the person in charge, who has made certain that all surplus explosives are in a safe place, all persons and vehicles are at a safe distance or under sufficient cover, and that an adequate warning has been given. He shall also ascertain that all entrances to the place or places where charges are to be fired are properly guarded.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 1570.8