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(a) At least 24 hours in advance of blasting, the blaster shall give written notice specifying the location and intended time of blasting to appropriate representatives of the gas, electric, water, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph, and steam utilities which operate within the Virgin Islands. In an emergency the Director may waive the time limit and allow verbal instead of written notice to be given.\n(b) Due precautions shall be taken to avoid accidental discharge of electric blasting caps by radio transmitters or other source of extraneous electricity.\n(c) No person shall handle an explosive while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics.