Protection of persons and property

(a) Persons authorized to prepare explosive charges or conduct blasting operations shall use every reasonable precaution, including but not limited to warning signals, flags, barricades or woven wire mats to insure the safety of the general public and workmen. (b) In every case where a possibility exists either of a serious complaint or actual property damage from blasting vibration, the user shall provide approved seismic instrumentation to determine the actual magnitude of such ground vibration. The State Fire Marshal, may, on his own initiative, order the use of such instrumentation conducted by a professional service, and may determine the maximum vibration level.