La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § I-1535
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section I-1535 - Initiation of Explosive ChargesA. When fuse is used, the detonator shall be securely attached to the safety fuse with a standard ring-type cap crimper. All primers shall be assembled at least 50 feet from any magazine.B. Primers shall be made up only as required for each round of blasting.C. No detonator shall be inserted in the explosives without first making a hole in the cartridge for the detonator with a non-sparking punch of proper size or with a standard cap crimper designed for the purpose.D. If there are any misfires while using detonators and fuses, all persons shall remain away from the charge for at least 30 minutes. If there are any misfires while using electric detonators, all persons shall remain away from the charge for at least 15 minutes. Misfires shall be handled under the direction of the person in charge of the blasting and all wires shall be carefully traced and a search made for unexploded charges.E. The blaster, when testing circuits to charged holes, shall use only blasting galvanometers designed for this purpose.F. Only the person making lead wire connections in electrical firing shall control the firing of the shot. All connections shall be made from bore hole back to the source of firing current, and the lead wires shall remain shorted and not be connected to the blasting machine or other source of current until the charge is to be fired.G. Before a blast is fired, an ample 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.La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § I-1535
Filed by the Department of Public Safety, Office of State Police, at the Office of the State Register, 1974, promulgated and amended LR 10:803 (October 1984), amended by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, Transportation and Environmental Safety Section, Explosive Control Unit, LR 22:1230 (December 1996).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1472.1 et seq.