N.J. Admin. Code § 12:190-7.8

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 12:190-7.8 - Proximity to highways

(a) Before blasting within the right of way of a highway where the bank or unpredictable rock conditions are liable to cause fly rock, the police authority having jurisdiction over the highway shall be notified of intent of the blaster to stop traffic.

(b) When blasting under the conditions of (a) above, a sufficient number of persons, each with a red flag not less than two feet square attached to a short shaft, shall be designated to prevent any vehicular traffic from entering the danger area.

(c) Mobile equipment, vehicles and any unauthorized person shall not be located within 25 feet of loaded blast holes, blast holes being loaded, or within the normal throw of blasted material but in no case less than 25 feet except as provided in N.J.A.C. 12:190-7.1 0(c) or when an exception is granted under N.J.A.C. 12:190-1.6. This provision shall not apply to mobile equipment placing blasting mats or vehicles used specifically for loading.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:190-7.8

Administrative correction.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 566(a).
Amended by R.1998 d.110, effective 3/2/1998.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 4624(a), 30 New Jersey Register 847(a).
Added a new (c).