The following specified references are removed or adjusted to
reflect consistency with State of Maine requirements:
Section 1.3.4 is removed
Section 1.3.5 is removed
Section 1.6 E nforcement: Amended to read: "This code
shall be enforced in accordance with 17A MRSA §
2 #17.
Section 4.1.8 is removed
Section 4.1.9.1 is amended to read:
DANGER
NEVER PROCEED TO FIGHT FIRES
ON THIS SITE UNTIL CONTACTING
THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER
CALL__________________________________
Section 4.2.3.1 is amended to read:
4.2.3.1
Every person conducting an
operation or activity that uses explosive materials shall obtain a permit to
use explosive materials and shall be responsible for the results and
consequences of any loading or firing of explosive materials. Such person also
shall ensure that loading and firing are performed or supervised by a person
possessing a permit to blast.
Exception: Approved laboratories engaged in
testing explosive materials, other than where conducting test blast explosions,
shall require only a permit to use.
Table 4.3.2 Classification for Permit to Blast is amended to
read as follows:
Table 4.3.2 Classifications for Permits
Permit to Use All Types of Blasting
Permit to Transport Explosives
Permit to Store Explosives
Section 4.4 is amended to read:
4.4
Requirements for Permit to
Use
Section 4.4.3 is amended to read:
4.4.3
Any holder of a Permit to Use
Explosives or person employed by the holder of a Permit to Use Explosives who
is convicted of a violation of any explosive law or regulation shall be
required to pass a qualifying examination as a condition of retention of the
permit.
Section 4.5.1 is amended to read:
4.5.1
Permit to Use. A copy of the
Permit to Use Explosives shall be posted at each place of operation, in each
vehicle transporting explosives, and inside of all magazines containing
explosives.
Section 4.5.2 is amended to read:
4.5.2
Permit to Transport. A copy of
the permit shall be in the vehicle and readily accessible.
Section 4.8.1.1.1 is added by the State of Maine to
read:
4.8.1.1.1
All storage
magazines shall contain an up-to-date inventory of all explosive materials
stored within; and upon request from the Authority Having Jurisdiction, a copy
of the current inventory shall be made available.
Section8. 2. 7 is amended to read:
8.2.7.1
A motor vehicle used for
transporting explosive materials shall be inspected to determine that it is in
proper condition The following items shall be verified:
(1)
The fire extinguisher is filled
and in working order.
(2)
All electrical wiring is completely protected and securely fastened to
prevent short-circuiting.
(3)
The chassis, motor, oil pan, and
body undersides are clean and free of excess oil and grease.
(4)
The fuel tank and fuel lines are
secure and free of leaks.
(5)
The brakes, lights, horn, windshield wipers, and steering apparatus are
functioning properly.
(6)
The tires are inflated properly, free of defects and are within allowed
wear condition.
(7)
The vehicle is in the proper condition in every other respect and is acceptable
for handling explosive materials.
