§57.6405. Firing devices.
30 C.F.R. § 57.6405
Power sources shall be capable of delivering sufficient current to energize all electric detonators to be fired with the type of circuits used. Storage or dry cell batteries are not permitted as power sources.
Blasting machines shall be tested, repaired, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Only the blaster shall have the key or other control to an electrical firing device.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 61 FR 36801, July 12, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.
Source
Source: 50 FR 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.