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What is NYC FC § 5607.15?

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This section outlines the responsibilities of the blaster in supervising the connections of blastholes and lead lines to the power source. It specifies that connections should be made progressively and that all blasting equipment must be under the blaster's supervision. Applies to individuals involved in blasting operations.

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5607.15 Connections.

FC § 5607.15

The blaster shall supervise the connecting of the blastholes and the connection of the lead line to the power source or initiation point. Connections shall be made progressively from the blasthole back to the initiation point. Blasting machines and all other equipment used to fire blasts shall be under the personal supervision of the blaster. Blasting lead lines shall remain shunted or short circuited and shall not be connected to the blasting machine or other source of current until the blast is to be fired.

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