Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-172. Warning signsMagazines of this class shall be painted red and shall bear lettering in white, on all sides and top, at least 3 inches high, \"Explosives—Keep Fire Away\"—Class 4 magazines when located in warehouses, wholesa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-173. VentilationClass 3 and Class 4 magazines shall provide adequate means of ventilation.(Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-174. Explosives storage within buildingClass 4 magazines shall be permitted in warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments when located on a floor which has an entrance at outside grade level and the magazine is located not…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-175. Class 3 magazines. Limitation on storageNot more than 200 pounds of explosives shall be stored or kept in a Class 3 magazine. No explosives shall be kept at night or when blasting is inactive in a Class 3 magazine except u…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-176. Class 4 magazines. Limitation on storageNot more than 50 pounds of explosives shall be stored or kept in a Class 4 magazine.(Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 2…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-177. Permits by local fire marshalNo Local Fire Marshal shall issue a permit to transport more than 50 pounds of explosives or more than 1,000 blasting caps or electric blasting caps in any suitable vehicle. A Local Fire Marsha…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-178. Permits by state fire marshalOnly the State Fire Marshal, or his designated representatives shall approve and issue permits for the transportation of explosives in vehicles carrying more than 200 pounds of explosives or mo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-179. Vehicle approvalVehicles transporting more than 200 pounds of explosives or more than 1,000 blasting caps or electric blasting caps shall be required to have the approval of the State Fire Marshal. Vehicles of this classif…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-180. Blasting cap transportationA maximum of 5,000 blasting caps or electric blasting caps may be transported on the same approved vehicle as follows: The blasting caps or electric blasting caps shall be packed in authorized D.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-181. Loading or unloading precautionsIn loading or unloading any explosives or blasting caps or electric blasting caps, care shall be taken in the handling of same, and they shall be so placed or stowed as to prevent displaceme…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-182. Description of vehicleThe body of each such vehicle shall be fully enclosed. The doors shall be equipped with strong hinges securely bolted on the inside and provided with two suitable padlocks which shall be kept locked a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-183. Warning signsEach vehicle carrying explosives shall bear signs on the front, rear and each side bearing the word \"EXPLOSIVES\" in letters not less than 4 inches in height. The lettering shall be in white. Approved vehicle…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-184. Owner to inspectIt shall be the duty of the person to whom a permit has been issued to transport explosives in vehicles of this classification to inspect daily or cause to be inspected daily those vehicles employed by him …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-185. Fire extinguishersEach such vehicle shall be equipped with two approved fire extinguishers carrying a minimum rating of 6BC each and approved by a fire equipment testing laboratory recognized by the State Fire Marshal. (Ef…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-186. Prohibited routesExplosives shall not be transported through any prohibited vehicular tunnel, or subway, or over any prohibited bridge, roadway, or elevated highway. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-187. Prohibited transportation in a public conveyanceExplosives shall not be carried or transported in or upon a public conveyance or vehicle carrying passengers for hire. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Sta…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-188. Vehicles to stop at railroad crossingsAll commercial vehicles carrying explosives shall come to a full stop before crossing any railroad tracks. Such vehicles shall display a sign with the letters at least two inches high …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-189. Alternate routingVehicles transporting explosives shall be routed to avoid congested traffic and densely populated areas whenever practical. Where routes through congested areas have been designated by local authorities su…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-190. Driver to be licensed by state fire marshalVehicles transporting explosives shall only be driven by and be in charge of a driver licensed by the State Fire Marshal to transport explosives. The driver must be physically fit…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-191. Vehicle for repair or storageVehicles containing explosives shall not be taken into a garage or repair shop for repair or storage. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. St…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-192. Vehicle to be attendedEvery motor vehicle transporting any quantity of Class A or Class B explosives shall, at all times, be attended by the driver or other qualified attendant of the motor carrier. This attendant shall ha…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-193. Certain substances prohibitedNo spark-producing metal, or spark-producing metal tools, oils, matches, firearms, electric storage batteries, flammable substances, acids, oxidizing materials, or corrosive compounds shall be …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-194. Transfer of explosivesExplosives shall not be transferred from one vehicle to another within the State of Connecticut without informing the local fire and police authorities. In the event of a breakdown or collision, the L…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-195. Vehicle parking restrictionsExcept under emergency conditions, no vehicle transporting explosives shall be parked before reaching its destination, even though attended, on any street adjacent to or in proximity to any brid…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-196. Distance between vehiclesVehicles loaded with explosives shall keep at least 1,000 feet apart.(Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-197. Passengers prohibitedUnauthorized persons shall not ride on vehicles transporting explosives.(Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-198. Smoking and carrying firearms prohibitedNo person shall smoke, carry matches or any flame-producing device, or carry any firearms or loaded cartridges (except law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties) in…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-199. PackingWhen explosives are being transported, they shall be packed in strong containers suitable for the purpose. Each box, container, or case shall be plainly marked stating the make and type of explosive contained therei…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-200. Vehicle loading and delivery of explosivesVehicles shall be loaded in such a manner as to prevent displacement during transit. No bail-hook or metal tools, except portable conveyors made of non-ferrous metals shall be used…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-201. Railroad carsAll railroad cars loaded with explosives shall be promptly unloaded and their contents transported to licensed magazines in approved vehicles. Except during the actual unloading, such cars shall be securely lo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-202. Interstate transportationThere shall be no interstate transportation of explosives into this State except in accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation. (Effective December 24, 1987)…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-203. Record of shots firedEach user of explosives for commercial blasting purposes shall keep a log book showing in detail, shots fired by him, giving the quantity of explosives used in each shot, the types, the date, time, nam…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-204. User, without magazine, limited to daily requirementsNo user of explosives not having a licensed magazine shall have in his possession explosives beyond his daily requirements. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-205. Experienced persons onlyThe handling of explosives may be performed by the person holding a permit to use the explosives or by other employees under his direct supervision provided that such employees are at least 21 years…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-206. 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…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-207. On the job explosives. ContainerOriginal containers or Class 3 magazines shall be used for taking detonators and other explosives from storage magazines to the blasting area. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-208. Smoking, drugs, liquor. ProhibitedWhen explosives are being handled or used, smoking shall not be permitted and no one near the explosives shall possess matches, open light or other fire or flame. No person shall handle ex…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-209. Blasting precautionsWhen blasting is done in congested areas or in close proximity to a structure, railway or highway or any other installation that may be damaged, the blaster shall take special precautions in the loading…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-210. Blasting on SundayBlasting operations may not be conducted on Sundays or between sunset and sunrise, except with special permission of the State or Local Fire Marshal. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. St…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-211. Removal of explosives from magazineNo more than a reasonably necessary quantity of explosives or detonators shall be removed from the storage magazines. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AU…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-212. Blasting precautions for areas of public utilitiesWhenever blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of gas, electric, water, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph and steam utilities, the blaster shall notify the appropriate…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-213. Warning signsDuring the period of any blasting operation which is being initiated electrically, the blaster, contractor, or person in charge shall cause signs to be erected on all adjacent highways at a point 350 feet from…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-214. Blasting capsElectric blasting caps of different manufacturers shall not be used in the same blast regardless of the manner of connection. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-215. Amount of explosives at blast siteUnder no circumstances shall the amount of explosives taken into a blast area exceed the amount estimated by the blaster as necessary for the blast. Such explosives shall be properly stack…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-216. Empty containers. DestructionEmpty boxes and paper and fiber packing materials which have previously contained explosives shall not be used again for any purpose, but shall be destroyed by burning at an approved isolated l…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-217. Use of damaged materialExplosives or blasting equipment that are obviously deteriorated or damaged shall not be used. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-218. Abandoned explosivesNo explosives shall be abandoned.(Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-219. Open flames prohibitedNo open flame light shall be used in the vicinity of explosives.(Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-220. Blasting operationsBlasting operations shall be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized good practices. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-349

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-349-221. Water soaked explosivesNo person shall attempt to reclaim or use blasting caps, electric blasting caps or other explosives that have been water soaked, even if dried out. (Effective December 24, 1987) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen.…