Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0780 - Commerce and Insurance
Subtitle 0780-02 - Division of Fire Prevention
Chapter 0780-02-15 - Blasting Standards
Section 0780-02-15-.04 - CLASSIFICATIONS OF REGISTRATION

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0780-02-15-.04

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) Blaster:

(a) A blaster is a person who is in responsible charge of any or all of the following during a blasting operation:
1. Direct supervision of the loading of explosives and firing of a blast;

2. Testing/inspection of initiation systems;

3. Control of initiation devices;

4. Completion and signature of the blaster's report and or blast records;

5. Duties of handler as described in (3) below.

(b) The blaster shall be present when the charge is detonated.

(c) The blaster shall complete and sign a record for each blast pursuant to the requirements of Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-105-107.

(2) Limited blaster:

(a) A limited blaster is a person who is in responsible charge of individual blasts that shall not exceed five (5) pounds of explosives for each blast. A limited blaster is a person who is in responsible charge any or all of the following for individual blasts:
1. Direct supervision of loading of explosives and firing of a blast;

2. Testing/inspection of initiation systems;

3. Control of initiation devices;

4. Completion and signature of the blaster's report and or blast records;

5. Duties of handler as described in number three (3) below.

(b) The limited blaster shall be present when the charge is detonated.

(c) The limited blaster shall complete and sign a record for each blast pursuant to the requirements of Tenn. Code. Ann. § 68-105-107.

(3) Handler:

(a) A handler is a person who engages in any or all of the following activities:
1. Ensures the explosives in the handler's control are secured;

2. Ensures explosives are properly stored in approved magazines or are properly attended;

3. Directs the transportation of explosives;

4. Maintains inventory of explosive materials.

(b) A handler shall comply with all applicable statutes, rules and adopted standards.

(c) A handler may engage in blasting activity; provided, the handler engages in such operations under the direct supervision of a blaster or limited blaster.

(4) Firm:

(a) A firm is an entity engaged in blasting activity which purchases, receives or takes possession of explosives.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-105-106, 68-105-108, 68-105-113, 68-105-114, and 68-105-116.

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