§ 1511.18 EXPLOSIVES AMENDMENT TO NFPA 495, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS CODE.
   (a)   As soon as practical after all loaded blast holes (shots) are linked, they shall be immediately connected to a source of ignition and fired by a person legally permitted to do so.
   (b)   Pre-loading blast holes (shots) to be fired at a later time are prohibited. In an emergency situation, this prohibition may be waived by the State Fire Marshal.
   (c)   Section 4.6.2 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 495, Explosive Material Code, the provisions of which are adopted by reference in § 8-25 of this ordinance, is amended to provide that persons 18 years and older may be issued a Class G Special “Helper” permit to use explosives.