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What is NYC FC § 5607.5.2?

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This section requires public utilities and owners of utility infrastructure to provide detailed information to the department and blasting contractors regarding the location, condition, and specifications of their infrastructure. This ensures that appropriate measures are taken to protect such infrastructure during blasting operations. Applies to utility companies involved in blasting activities.

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5607.5.2 Utility coordination and notification.

FC § 5607.5.2

Public utilities and other owners of electrical, natural gas, water and other utility infrastructure shall provide information to the department and the blasting contractor, including the location, depth, size, construction, condition and age of such infrastructure, including location of isolation valves, and any other information that the department may require to determine the measures that the blasting contractor will be required to undertake to safeguard such infrastructure during blasting operations. Such information shall be provided to the department upon request prior to approval of blasting operations and be readily available for the duration of blasting operations.

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