Singapore legislation

Regulation 25

of Sand and Granite Quarries Regulations

Regulation 25

Regulation of blasting operations

Subregulation 1

Where in the opinion of the Licensing Officer any blasting may cause nuisance or damage to property, he shall issue a notice specifying —

(a)

the manner in which explosives shall be used;

(b)

the maximum quantity of explosives permitted to be detonated per hole or per time delay in primary and secondary blasting;

(c)

the total quantities and types of explosives to be used; and

(d)

the blasting times each day, and prohibited days for blasting,together with such other restrictions or provision as he may consider necessary.

Subregulation 2

No blasting shall be carried out —

(a)

on working days, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.; and

(b)

on Sundays and Public Holidays, except with the written permission of the Licensing Officer.