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What is NYC FC § 5607.19?

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This section mandates that the owner or blasting contractor retain a certified seismic services consultant to monitor ground vibrations and air overpressure during blasting operations. Measurements must be taken each time explosives are detonated, conducted by a certified blast monitoring specialist. Applies to property owners engaging in blasting activities.

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5607.19 Monitoring blast impacts.

FC § 5607.19

The owner or the owner's blasting contractor shall retain a seismic services consultant holding a blast monitoring certificate to monitor ground vibrations and air overpressure during blasting operations. Measurements of ground vibrations and air overpressure shall be taken each time explosives are detonated. Such monitoring and recording shall be personally conducted by a blast monitoring specialist holding a certificate of fitness operations in accordance with this section, the rules and the approved blast monitoring plan required by FC 5607.2.3.

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