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TN Code § 68-101-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 101 - Miscellaneous Safety and Environmental Regulations|§ 68-101-104. Electric Safety Code for Electric-Supply Stations and Lines

  The American National Standard Electrical Safety Code, edition dated August 1, 2016, prepared and published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 or www.ieee.org, is adopted by the general assembly for application for all processes within the state of Tennessee as the official electrical safety code, to provide a standard for safeguarding of persons from hazards arising from the installation, operation, or maintenance of:  Conductors and equipment in electric-supply stations; and   Overhead and underground electric-supply and communication lines, and work rules for the construction, maintenance, and operation of electric-supply and communication lines and equipment, and the provisions of such National Electrical Safety Code are adopted herein by reference and shall not be copied in the codified sections or provisions of the Tennessee Code.     Future revisions or additions to the National Electrical Safety Code as may be adopted, deleted, revised or changed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., may be adopted, deleted, revised, or amended by the general assembly as and when the general assembly may elect to adopt any such revisions, additions, deletions, modifications or changes in the National Electrical Safety Code.   A copy of the American National Standard Electrical Safety Code edition dated August 1, 2016, is available for viewing by the public at the office of the electrical inspection section in the department of commerce and insurance in the Davy Crockett Tower, 500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, Tennessee, during regular state office hours.
TN Code § 68-101-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 101 - Miscellaneous Safety and Environmental Regulations|§ 68-101-105. Gas Storage Tanks Near Railroad Track Prohibited — Exceptions

  It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association or governmental agency to construct or cause to be constructed any liquefied petroleum gas, flammable gas or nonflammable compressed gas storage tank within two hundred feet (200') of any main line railroad track classified by the federal railroad administration as either Class III, IV, or V, and that has a speed limit of over thirty miles per hour (30 mph).   This section does not apply to:  Intra- or inter-plant trackage owned or leased by private manufacturing operations;   Railroad service tanks;   Storage tank facilities or sites in existence prior to July 1, 1980;   Storage tanks with a capacity of two thousand gallons (2,000 gal.) or less; or   Railroad yards.
TN Code § 68-101-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 101 - Miscellaneous Safety and Environmental Regulations|§ 68-101-106. Antenna Installation and Removal

  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:  “Antenna” means any tower, wire, pole, circuit, rod, tubing, equipment or instrument that transmits or receives data or information by means of electromagnetic waves or impulses of any kind whatsoever;   “Code” means any of the following:  The National Electrical Code, as amended, and adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts and as in effect on April 27, 1981; or   The National Electrical Safety Code, as incorporated by reference in § 68-101-104;     “Electrical contact” means the transmission of electric current, other than through or into an electrical device or electrical appliance in accordance with the design and intended use of that electrical device or electrical appliance;   “Electrical device” means any wire, line, cable, pole, conduit, switch, transformer or other equipment or accessory used for or in connection with the transmission of electricity or electrical energy, but does not include any electrical power line, wire or cable located within the structure of any building. “Electrical device” does not include any service drop line that a person fails to maintain in accordance with the requirements of the code; and   “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, trust, association, joint venture, corporation or other business organization, or any like entity, or any agency, unit, or instrumentality of any government, including any publicly owned corporation or utility.     It is unlawful for any person, while causing or aiding in the installation or removal of any antenna, to engage in any activity as a result of which an antenna comes into electrical contact with any electrical device constructed or erected in compliance with the code, except by the express permission of the person by whom the electrical device is owned or operated, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.   This section shall be supplemental to and shall not supersede any building code or permit requirement of any state agency, municipality, or county, or the more stringent requirement of any statute.
TN Code § 68-101-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 101 - Miscellaneous Safety and Environmental Regulations|§ 68-101-107. Sale of Metal Beverage Containers With Detachable Opening Devices Prohibited — Exceptions

  For the purpose of this section, “beverage” means drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption.   No person shall sell or offer for sale any metal beverage container so designed and constructed that a part of the container is detachable in opening the container.   Nothing in this section shall prohibit the sale of fruit juices, fruit-ade and vegetable juices in containers the only detachable part of which is a piece of nonmetallic tape.   Nothing in this section shall prohibit the sale of metal beverage containers with detachable opening devices for milk-based products, soy-based products or similar products, which require heat and pressure in the canning process.
TN Code § 68-101-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 101 - Miscellaneous Safety and Environmental Regulations|§ 68-101-108. Limitations on Release of Balloons Into the Atmosphere — Exemptions

  No person, including an officer or employee of this state or any political subdivision of the state, shall knowingly release into the atmosphere more than twenty-five (25) balloons that are:   Made of a nonbiodegradable material; or   Made of a biodegradable material that requires more than several minutes of contact with air or water to degrade; and     Filled with helium or another substance that causes the balloons to rise or float in the atmosphere.     Any person violating subsection (a) is subject to a civil penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Each balloon released in a single day, in excess of the limit imposed in subsection (a), constitutes a separate violation.   This section does not apply to weather balloons that are used for the purpose of carrying scientific instruments during the performance of an experiment or testing procedure.   This section does not apply to any county having a population, according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, of:  not less than  nor more than   24,600 24,700   28,500 28,560   28,690 28,750   49,275 49,375   51,025 51,125   58,075 58,175   770,000 780,000
TN Code § 68-105-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975.”
TN Code § 68-105-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-105. Seismograph Measurements

 At any dwelling house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building normally occupied within three hundred feet (300') of any blast hole, the responsible blasting firm shall offer the owner or occupant a pre-blast survey at no charge. This requirement shall apply only in cases where the standard table of distance is exceeded. The offer shall be made in writing by the blasting firm at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to commencement of the blasting operation. All surveys requested during the offer period shall be completed prior to the commencement of the blasting operation. Complete documentation of surveys, including all photographs, may be requested from the blasting firm by each owner or occupant in writing. Documentation shall be provided by the blasting firm in a timely manner. Each survey shall document all structural and cosmetic flaws noted at that time. Nothing contained in this section shall apply to permanent blasting operations.
TN Code § 68-105-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-107. Records

  A record of each blast shall be kept.   All records, including seismograph reports, shall be retained at least three (3) years and shall be available for inspection and shall contain the following minimum data:  Name of company or contractor;   Location, date and time of blast;   Name and signature of blaster on charge;   Type of material blasted;   Number of holes, burden and spacing;   Diameter and depth of holes;   Types of explosives used (trade name);   Total weight of explosives used;   Maximum weight of explosives and maximum number of holes per delay period;   Method of firing with overhead diagram of the delay pattern;   Direction and distance in feet to nearest dwelling house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building normally occupied, neither owned nor leased by the person conducting the blasting;   Weather conditions;   Type and height or length of stemming;   Type of delay blasting caps used and delay periods used (trade name);   Kind of mats or other forms of protection used;   The person taking the seismograph reading shall accurately indicate the location of each seismograph used, and its distance from the blast;   Name of person and/or firm analyzing the seismograph record;   Name of driller;   Type of material blasted and any anomalous or unusual conditions encountered during drilling;   Location of holes not loaded or those requiring non-typical loading; and   Documentation of measures taken to compensate for anomalous or unusual conditions.     It is unlawful for any person to make any false entry in any record required to be kept pursuant to this section.
TN Code § 68-105-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-108. Rules and Regulations — Forms

  The department may promulgate such rules and regulations, neither inconsistent nor contradictory with this chapter, that it deems necessary to effectuate the chapter.   The department may also prescribe forms required for the administration of the chapter.
TN Code § 68-105-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-109. Notification of Accidents — Cessation of Blaster Operations — Preservation of Evidence — Penalties — Hearings and Judicial Review — Variations From Requirements

  Notification of Accident.  In the event of a blasting accident, the blaster in charge of the site shall notify the department where death, personal injury requiring hospital admission, or property damage of at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) due to flying debris occurs as a result of a blasting operation. If the blaster in charge is incapacitated, the blasting firm shall be responsible for notifying the department immediately in the event of an accident described in this subsection (a).   Cessation of Blaster Operations.  When a reportable accident occurs, the blaster in charge shall cease blasting operations immediately and shall be prohibited from conducting further blasting operations until such time as the department's investigation is completed. In no event, however, shall this cessation last longer than five (5) working days, unless the commissioner determines that a longer period of time is necessary based upon the commissioner's finding of just cause.   Preservation of Evidence.  When a reportable accident occurs, blasting operations at the site shall cease and a reasonable effort shall be made to ensure that the immediate blasting area remains undisturbed sufficient to preserve evidence of the accident until the department completes its initial investigation. In no event, however, shall this cessation last longer than three (3) working days, unless the commissioner determines that a longer period is necessary based upon the commissioner's finding of just cause. The requirements of this section do not apply to measures taken at the site to resume traffic flow, to facilitate emergency operations, or for the mitigation of damage.   Enforcement Authority.  The department may refuse to grant, or may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew any registration held under this chapter, and may assess a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) if an individual, and five thousand dollars ($5,000) if a firm, for each violation of this chapter or the rules promulgated hereunder.   Hearings and Judicial Review.  The  Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, govern all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this chapter.   Variations from Requirements.  The department may approve variations from the requirements of this chapter where the proposed variations from the specific requirements:  Are necessary;   Will not hinder the effective administration of the chapter; and   Will not be contrary to any other applicable law, either state or federal.
TN Code § 68-105-110 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-110. Local Requirements Preempted

 This chapter is intended to and shall preempt and supersede all existing and future county, town, city or municipal ordinances or regulations respecting the subjects covered by the chapter.
TN Code § 68-105-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-111. Penalties

 Any person, firm, association, corporation or other entity that engages in activity governed by this chapter and is not registered as required by this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.
TN Code § 68-105-112 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-112. Minimum Insurance Requirements

 Each person applying for or renewing a firm registration certificate shall maintain a current liability insurance policy that includes blasting coverage, in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) during all blasting operations, for the use and benefit of any person who may be injured or aggrieved by wrongful act or omission of any employee, servant, officer, or agent in the conduct of business of the blaster, or the blaster itself. If the insurance policy ceases to be in effect, the firm registration certificate shall become invalid. This requirement shall not be construed so as to require employees and/or blasters to maintain such insurance coverage. This section shall not be applicable to any governmental entity, as defined in the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20.
TN Code § 68-105-113 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-113. Registration Required Prior to the Purchase, Receipt or Possession of Explosives

 No person, firm, association, corporation or other entity shall purchase, receive, or take possession of explosives without first obtaining a registration from the department.
TN Code § 68-105-114 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-114. Application for Registration — Expiration — Fees

  The application for a firm registration to purchase, receive, or take possession of explosives shall be on a form prescribed by the department. The application shall indicate the applicant's name, address, type of business, general purpose for which the explosives shall be used and proof of insurance as required by § 68-105-112, and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee. For any activity that requires registered blasters, the applicant shall provide the names and registration numbers of the registered blasters on the application.   Firm registrations to purchase, receive, or take possession of explosives shall expire three (3) years following the date of their issuance or renewal and are invalid on that date unless renewed. Renewal may be effected by the payment of a renewal fee. Firm registrations are not transferable.   The manufacture, handling, use, storage and transportation of explosives shall be in accordance with this chapter and the rules promulgated under this chapter.   All fees provided in this section shall be set by the department by rule, pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled at title 4, chapter 5.
TN Code § 68-105-115 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-115. Insurance Requirement

 Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a registered blaster or limited blaster who is not a full time employee of a registered firm shall have a current liability insurance policy that includes blasting coverage, in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000), during all blasting operations for the use and benefit of any person who may be aggrieved by a wrongful act or omission of the blaster.
TN Code § 68-105-117 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-117. Administrative Responsibility to the Department of Commerce and Insurance

 Construction and administration of examinations, forms, applications, etc., necessary for the administration of this chapter is the responsibility of the department.
TN Code § 68-105-118 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-118. Nonrenewal, Revocation, or Suspension of Registration or Application

  The department may refuse to issue or renew, and revoke or suspend any registration or application if any registrant or applicant:  Has violated any provision of this chapter or any other state or federal law relating to explosives, or has violated any regulation duly promulgated by the department;   Has misrepresented or concealed any material fact in the application for a registration, or any document filed in support of the application;   Has permitted any employee of the person, either by direct instruction or by reasonable implication, to violate this chapter;   Has been terminated from employment due to possessing or being under the influence of intoxicants or possessing or using illegal drugs;   Has used explosives in an unsafe manner; or   Has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony, or is under indictment for the same.     Any current registration as a blaster, limited blaster, handler, or firm shall automatically become invalid if the registrant's ATF license or permit is revoked or otherwise becomes invalid.
TN Code § 68-105-119 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-119. Creation of Advisory Council — Membership and Terms — Role of Advisory Council

  There is created in the department an advisory council on the commercial explosives industry. The advisory council shall consist of twelve (12) members. The term of each member shall be three (3) years. Membership shall include manufacturers, distributors and users of commercial explosives who are engaged in commercial mining, construction and demolition activities. A minimum of six (6) members shall be registered blasters. Three (3) members shall be representatives from other interested agencies.   The department shall be responsible for the administrative functions of the council.   All members of the advisory council shall be appointed by the commissioner. In making appointments to the advisory council, the commissioner shall be fair and nondiscriminatory.   Each member shall continue to serve after the expiration of the member's term until a successor shall have been duly appointed and qualified.   The commissioner may remove any member of the advisory council for misconduct, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.   The advisory council shall meet at least two (2) times every calendar year.   Special meetings may be held at such times it is deemed necessary by the chair of the advisory council or by three (3) members of such council.   It is the duty of the advisory council to assist the department in developing reasonable policies and regulations that will protect public safety while promoting efficiency and effectiveness.
TN Code § 68-105-120 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-120. Exceptions. [See Contingent Amendment and the Compiler’s notes.]

 Nothing contained in this chapter shall apply to:   Personnel of the military or naval forces of the United States, or to the duly organized military force within the state, so long as these persons are acting within their respective official capacities and in the performance of their official duties;   Personnel of law enforcement entities, so long as these persons are acting within their official capacities and in the performance of their official duties;   The use of explosives for occasional agricultural blasting. “Agricultural blasting” means stump removal, beaver dam or lodge eradication and other similar types of personal agricultural use;   The use of explosive materials in medicines and medicinal agents in forms prescribed by the most recent edition of the official United States Pharmacopoeia or the National Formulary;   Fireworks as permitted by chapter 104 of this title;   The use of explosive materials solely intended by the commercial manufacturer to be used to create an exploding target for use in lawful sporting activity or the use of an exploding target for its intended purpose in lawful sporting activity; provided, that the person using the explosive materials is eighteen (18) years of age or older; or  [Contingent amendment. See the Compiler's Notes.]    The use of explosives in surface coal mining and reclamation operations to the extent the use is regulated by the department of environment and conservation pursuant to the Primacy and Reclamation Act of Tennessee, compiled in title 59, chapter 8, part 1, and title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
TN Code § 68-105-121 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 105 - Tennessee Blasting Standards Act of 1975|§ 68-105-121. Continuing Education Requirements

 As a prerequisite to renewal, the registrant must provide proof of having completed the continuing education requirements established by the department. The department may prescribe continuing education requirements by rule.