30 C.F.R. § 57.6407

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 57.6407 - Circuit testing

A blasting galvanometer or other instrument designed for testing blasting circuits shall be used to test the following:

(a) In surface operations-
(1) Continuity of each electric detonator in the blasthole prior to stemming and connection to the blasting line;
(2) Resistance of individual series or the resistance of multiple balanced series to be connected in parallel prior to their connection to the blasting line;
(3) Continuity of blasting lines prior to the connection of electric or electronic detonator series; and
(4) Total blasting circuit resistance prior to connection to the power source.
(b) In underground operations-
(1) Continuity of each electric detonator series; and
(2) Continuity of blasting lines prior to the connection of electric or electronic detonators.

30 C.F.R. §57.6407

61 FR 36801, July 12, 1996, as amended at 85 FR 2027 , Jan. 14, 2020
85 FR 2027 , 3/16/2020