§ 122-13. Property inspections and monitoring by contractor.  


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  • A. 
    Before issuance of any blasting permit, the blasting contractor shall cause to be made an in-depth inspection of all homes, structures, utilities or facilities adjacent to the blast site and, when required by the Building Inspector, within a minimum distance of 500 feet of the blast location to note the interior and exterior condition, including foundation walls, sidewalks, pools and the like. The inspection and written report shall be conducted by an independent firm experienced in this type of work.
    B. 
    Should it be determined by the Building Inspector that a pre-blast inspection report is necessary for any area not listed above but within the proximity of the blasting, the Building Inspector shall advise the blasting contractor of this requirement, and a report shall be prepared as requested.
    C. 
    A copy of the inspection report, when it is completed, covering each house, structure or facility inspected, shall be delivered to the Building Inspector. This report must be conducted and delivered prior to issuance of a permit.
    D. 
    The blasting contractor shall provide continuous blast monitoring during construction.
    E. 
    Blast monitoring shall be performed by an independent testing agency at the blasting contractor's expense.
    F. 
    Blast vibration levels must be limited to minimize impact and potential damage to nearby structures. The maximum particle velocity shall be limited to that which is specified within the pre-blast inspection report and/or blasting plan.
    G. 
    The Town of North Castle shall assume no responsibility whatsoever for any costs incurred in connection with any work required under this section.
    H. 
    The requirements of this section may be waived in certain circumstances as may be deemed appropriate by the Building Inspector.