At least thirty days prior to the beginning of blasting operations, the operator shall inform in writing all residents or owners of manmade dwellings or structures located within one-half mile of the permit area on how to request a preblast survey. Requirements for a preblasting survey shall be the following:
(a) Upon a written request to the Engineer by a resident or owner of a manmade dwelling or structure that is located within one-half mile of the permit area, the operator shall conduct a preblast survey of the dwelling or structure and submit a report of the survey to the Engineer. If a structure is added to or renovated subsequent to a preblast survey, a survey of such additions and/or renovation shall be performed upon request of the resident or owner.
(b) The operator shall conduct the preblast survey in such a manner which will determine the condition of the dwelling or structure, and to document any preblasting damage and to document other physical factors that could reasonably be affected by the blasting. Assessments of the preblasting condition of structures such as pipes, cables, transmission lines, wells and water systems shall be based on the exterior or ground surface conditions and other readily available data. Special attention shall be given to the preblasting condition of wells and other water systems.
(c) A written report of the survey shall be prepared and signed by the person or persons approved by the Engineer who conducted the survey. Copies of the report shall be provided to the person requesting the survey and to the Engineer.
(d) Surveys requested more than ten days before the planned initiation of blasting shall be completed before blasting operations begin.
(e) Any person who requests a survey who disagrees with the results of the survey may submit a detailed description of the specific areas of disagreement.
(Ord. 1941. Passed 2-19-98.)
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