Terms Used In Alabama Code 8-17-256

  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

In determining compliance with this article, the authorized representatives of the State Fire Marshal or issuing authority shall have the right of entry to, upon, and through any premises, or the site of any permitted or unpermitted commercial blasting operation without advance notice. Upon entry, the person or persons shall immediately notify the blaster in charge at the blasting operation of his or her presence so that appropriate safety instructions, if any, may be communicated, so that persons may comply with all applicable federal and state safety regulations pertaining to persons in or about a blasting operation.