Things to Remember Who to Contact? FAQ Local Regulations 527 CMR 13
Facts for Peabody Property Owners About Blasting...
Peabody Special Requirements...
  • Site Plan of area to be blasted.
  • Length of Time of blasting operations. (Approximate)
  • Amount of Materials to be removed in cubic yards. (Approximate)
  • Meet all Requirements of 527 CMR 13.
  • List of last three (3) jobs where you have blasted.
  • Double Matting required on all non-quarry shots.
  • Warning Signals according to 527 CMR 13.
  • GEO Tech on site during blasting operations for Monitoring Blasts.
  • Blast Design, and Blast Analysis submitted to GEO Tech chosen by blasting company for Approval. Letter of Confirmation submitted to Fire Department. Current blast design and analysis to be kept on file at the Peabody Fire Prevention Bureau.
  • The Certified/Licensed Technician will properly fill in and sign the form as required by the New England Chapter Society of Explosives Engineers and the State Fire Marshal.
  • Hours of Blasting are 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
  • No Blasting on Saturdays, Sundays or Legal Holidays.
  • Pre Blast Surveys in accordance with 527 CMR 13.
  • Fire Dept. Chief or Designee to physically walk site prior to blasting operations to ensure
    250-ft. rule is adhered to.
  • Alert all surrounding Neighbors in blast zone prior to blasting.
  • Blasting Complaints shall be Responded to within thirty (30) days of Complaint by the Insurance Adjuster.
  • Logs and Seismograph Readings returned DAILY to Fire Prevention. Specify EXACT location of Seismograph and Blast. Provide the distance from Seismograph to nearest Blast Hole. (G.P.S. Coordinates are acceptable just for the location of the Blast.)
  • Seismographs to be kept in proper working order and Certified according to 527 CMR 13 and Mfg.’s Specifications.
  • Certificate of Insurance kept on file at Fire Prevention Office with the City of Peabody as Certificate Holder.
  • Blaster to notify Peabody Fire Alarm Office, 978-531-3444, fifteen (15) minutes prior to shot.
  • Daily shot reports submitted to the Fire Prevention Office, 47 Lowell St., or Fax report to
    978-977-0828. All fax reports to be followed by hard copies.