The following specified references are removed or adjusted to reflect consistency with State of Maine requirements:
Section 1.3.4 is removed
Section 1.3.5 is removed
Section 1.6 E nforcement: Amended to read: "This code shall be enforced in accordance with 17A MRSA § 2 #17.
Section 4.1.8 is removed
Section 4.1.9.1 is amended to read:
DANGER
NEVER PROCEED TO FIGHT FIRES
ON THIS SITE UNTIL CONTACTING
THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER
CALL__________________________________
Section 4.2.3.1 is amended to read:
4.2.3.1Every person conducting an operation or activity that uses explosive materials shall obtain a permit to use explosive materials and shall be responsible for the results and consequences of any loading or firing of explosive materials. Such person also shall ensure that loading and firing are performed or supervised by a person possessing a permit to blast.Exception: Approved laboratories engaged in testing explosive materials, other than where conducting test blast explosions, shall require only a permit to use.
Table 4.3.2 Classification for Permit to Blast is amended to read as follows:
Table 4.3.2 Classifications for Permits
Permit to Use All Types of Blasting
Permit to Transport Explosives
Permit to Store Explosives
Section 4.4 is amended to read:
4.4 Requirements for Permit to UseSection 4.4.3 is amended to read:
4.4.3Any holder of a Permit to Use Explosives or person employed by the holder of a Permit to Use Explosives who is convicted of a violation of any explosive law or regulation shall be required to pass a qualifying examination as a condition of retention of the permit.Section 4.5.1 is amended to read:
4.5.1Permit to Use. A copy of the Permit to Use Explosives shall be posted at each place of operation, in each vehicle transporting explosives, and inside of all magazines containing explosives.Section 4.5.2 is amended to read:
4.5.2Permit to Transport. A copy of the permit shall be in the vehicle and readily accessible.Section 4.8.1.1.1 is added by the State of Maine to read:
4.8.1.1.1 All storage magazines shall contain an up-to-date inventory of all explosive materials stored within; and upon request from the Authority Having Jurisdiction, a copy of the current inventory shall be made available.Section8. 2. 7 is amended to read:
8.2.7.1 A motor vehicle used for transporting explosive materials shall be inspected to determine that it is in proper condition The following items shall be verified:(1) The fire extinguisher is filled and in working order.(2) All electrical wiring is completely protected and securely fastened to prevent short-circuiting.(3) The chassis, motor, oil pan, and body undersides are clean and free of excess oil and grease.(4) The fuel tank and fuel lines are secure and free of leaks.(5) The brakes, lights, horn, windshield wipers, and steering apparatus are functioning properly.(6) The tires are inflated properly, free of defects and are within allowed wear condition.(7) The vehicle is in the proper condition in every other respect and is acceptable for handling explosive materials.16-219 C.M.R. ch. 31, § 2