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-.06 - BLASTING RESTRICTIONS

(1) Flyrock traveling in the air or along the ground that could result in personal injury or property damage shall not be cast from the point of the blast.

(2) The Commissioner or his or her authorized representative may require that special precautions be employed to reduce or control flyrock when a flyrock violation results from a blasting operation.

(3) Unless prior approval has been given by the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative, tunneling and surface blasting operations shall only be conducted during daylight hours. A written request for approval for blasting during nighttime hours must be submitted to the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative at least five (5) days in advance of the blasting operation at night. The Commissioner or his or her authorized representative may grant an exception to the five (5) day advance notice requirement in emergency circumstances as long as the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative has sufficient relevant information concerning the blasting operation to make a determination.

(4) A written request for approval of all non-emergency variations from the law or rules will require five (5) days advance notice to the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative. The Commissioner or his or her authorized representative may grant an exception to the five (5) day advance notice requirement in emergency circumstances as long as the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative has sufficient relevant information to make a determination.