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What is NYC FC § 5607.9.9?

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This section regulates the hours of blasting operations, permitting them only between sunrise and sunset, specifically from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Authorization from the department is necessary for operations outside these hours or on Sundays, ensuring public safety. Applies to contractors and operators conducting blasting activities.

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5607.9.9 Hours of operation.

FC § 5607.9.9

Blasting operations shall be conducted within the confines of sunrise to sunset, but in any event no earlier than 7:00 a.m. (0700 hours) and no later than 7:00 p.m. (1900 hours), Monday through Saturday. The written authorization of the department shall be required in order to conduct blasting operations at any other times, or on Sunday, and may be granted or revoked by the department in the interest of public safety.

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