Things to Remember Who to Contact? FAQ Local Regulations 527 CMR 13
Facts for Peabody Property Owners About Blasting...
527 CMR 13 Explosives
Important parts of CMR 13 for the homeowner to be aware of...

A complete copy of the regulation can be obtained at www.state.ma.us/dfs/cmr/cmridx.htm

CMR 13.04 Licenses, Permits, Certificates
Certificate of Competency
Explosives Users Certificate
Use and Handling Permit
Sale of Explosive Material

CMR 13.05 Storage

CMR 13.06 Transportation

CMR 13.09 Use of Explosive Materials (Blasting)
Blast Analysis
Blast Design Plan
Allowable Limits of Effects of Blasting
Preblast Surveys
Blasting Damage Complaint

CMR 13.14 Pre/Post Blast Inspection Waiver Form

CMR 13.15 Blasting Damage Complaint Form

CMR 13.09 (1) (k) Blast Analysis
This is where the blasting company should be considering the effects of blasting on adjacent properties.

CMR 13.09 (1) (l) Blast Design Plan

The blast design plan outlines the details of how the initial blasts will be designed and all the necessary safety precautions to be taken.

CMR 13.09 (10) Preblast Inspection Surveys
When blasting takes place within 250 feet of a property not owned or controlled by the project, a survey has to be offered to the property owner at no cost to the owner.

CMR 13.09 (1)(m) Warnings
The blaster, when ready to fire the blast, must sound warnings.

CMR 13.09 (9) Allowable Limits of Effects of Blasting
These are the limits that are set for vibration and noise that result from a blast. This section also contains the requirements for use of a seismograph.

CMR 13.09 (12) Blasting Damage Complaint
Should the property owner feel that damage has occurred as a result of blasting, a damage complaint form can be filed with the fire department.