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c. Compliance with internationally recognized good practice when
blasting within two and a half kilometers (2.5 km) of broadcast or
high power short wave transmitters.
d. When blasting is done in a congested area or in close proximity to
a building, structure, railway, highway or any other installation that
may be damaged by material being thrown into the air, the blast
shall be covered with an adequate blasting mat;
e. Tools used for opening packages of explosives shall be constructed
of non-sparking materials;
f.
Empty boxes and paper and fiber packing materials which have
previously contained high explosives shall not be used again for
any purpose, but shall be disposed of in a manner approved by
the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction; and
g. Explosives shall not be abandoned.
SECTION 10.4.5.5
TRANSPORTATION
A. Every vehicle, when used for transporting explosives, shall be equipped
with not less than two (2) fire extinguishers. Extinguishers shall be so
located as to be readily available for use.
B. Every vehicle transporting explosives shall be marked or labeled on both
sides and rear with the word "EXPLOSIVES" in letters not less than eight
centimeters (8 cm) in height a contrasting background.
C. Vehicle transporting explosives traveling in the same direction shall not be
given within one hundred meters (100 m) of each other.
D. Vehicles transporting explosives shall not be left unattended at any time
within inhabited or populated areas.
E. Unauthorized persons shall not ride vehicles transporting explosives.
F. Delivery shall only be made by authorized persons into approved
magazines or approved temporary storage or handling area.
G. Other safety measures in transporting of explosive shall be in accordance
with the IRR of RA 1866, as amended.
DIVISION 6. FIREWORKS
SECTION 10.4.6.1
APPLICATION
This Division shall not apply to the use of fireworks by railroads or other
transportation agencies for signals or purposes of illumination, or the sale or
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