Virginia § 45.2-723 - Blasting cables
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 45.2-723 — Blasting cables, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.2-723. Blasting cables
Each blasting cable shall be:
1. Well insulated and as long as necessary to allow the shot firer to move to a safe place around a corner;
2. Short-circuited at the battery end until it is ready to attach to the blasting unit;
3. Staggered as to length, or shall have its ends kept well separated when attached to the detonator leg wires; and
4. Kept clear of power wires and all other possible sources of active or stray electric currents.
Code 1950, § 45-53.6; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-49; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.130; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 45.2-723
What does Code of Virginia § 45.2-723 cover?
Section 45.2-723 ("Blasting cables") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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