(a) Persons that may potentially be affected by blasting shall be notified of the start date and anticipated duration of blasting.
(b) Appropriate local municipal offices shall be notified in writing at least two weeks prior to start of blasting.
(c) The appropriate emergency service providers (fire and police) shall be notified, in writing, about the location, amount, and type of explosive materials that will be temporarily stored at work sites during working hours at least two weeks prior to start of blasting. These notifications shall be in writing and copies shall be submitted to the engineer.
(d) Owners of above and below ground utilities within 100 feet of blasting sites shall be notified, in writing, at least one week prior to start of blasting.
(e) Owners of property and occupants of buildings (including residents, tenants, operators, and managers) within the area specified for pre-construction inspections shall be notified, by personal visits and written notices, at least one week prior to start of blasting. These contacts may be coordinated with pre-construction surveys.
(f) Notices to property owners and occupants shall indicate the start date and anticipated duration of blasting and general blasting times; describe precautions employed to ensure public safety, and blast warning signals; and list the name and phone number of a contact person that can respond to any further concerns or questions. Notice shall be by a means of a written "door-hanger" type notice approved by the engineer. Notice shall be given to the property owners at least one week prior to the start of any blasting in the vicinity. After initial notice, an estimated weekly schedule of anticipated blasting in the vicinity shall be provided to each affected property owner. Upon completion of blasting in the vicinity, property owners shall be notified that all blasting has ceased for the duration of the project.
(Ord. 2005-5-4. Passed 5-3-05.)