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What is NYC FC § 5607.5.3?

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This section outlines the requirements for blasting contractors to minimize the impact of blasting operations on surrounding buildings and ensure public safety. It emphasizes scheduling blasting at times that avoid conflicts with school activities and services at houses of worship. Applies to contractors engaged in blasting operations in congested areas.

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5607.5.3 Minimizing impact of blasting operations on surrounding buildings.

FC § 5607.5.3

The blasting contractor shall conduct blasting operations in a manner that minimizes its impact on surrounding buildings and protects public safety. Good faith measures, such as scheduling blasting at those times when students in affected schools are not arriving, departing or outdoors and when services are not being held at houses of worship, shall be taken, especially in congested areas. Appropriate procedures for such coordination shall be established at the multi-party coordination meeting.

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