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EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION SPECIALIST

BLAST PLAN, CONCEPT & PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Felling the Steel Column Cantilever Roof
Hollywood Park, California

Hollywood Park
Cantilever Roof

National Demolition Contractors

1536 W. 25th Street #248
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 732-1991 Office
(310) 832-4989 Fax
www.nationaldemolition.com
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EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION CORP.

INTRODUCTION
NATIONAL DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS 1536 W. 25th Street #248, San Pedro, CA
90732 have been contracted to perform demolition and removal operations at the
Cantilever Roof, Hollywood, CA. This structure is considered a good candidate for an
explosive demolition application due to its construction design, height to mass ratio, and
proximity to adjacent structures. NATIONAL DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS ensures
the competent person survey, other related, required documentation and all permits are
kept current.
DYKON of Tulsa, OK has been contacted by NATIONAL DEMOLITION
CONTRACTORS to provide feasibility and cost analysis relative to the site requirements
for demolition work using explosive methods. DYKON Explosive Demolition Corp.
founded in 1975 has successfully brought down many structures throughout the United
States and abroad. DYKONS range of services include controlled building implosions,
chimneys, bridges, piers, industrial structures, reinforced mass concrete, rock blasting,
and all phases of explosive technology.
DYKON is confident in addressing and proposing explosive demolition as a viable
means to meet the requirements of this project. This method will reduce the time to
remove the stated structure, and ultimately provide a safer alternative to conventional
methods. The use of explosive technology to bring down structures has been well
documented as a proven alternative, even in highly sensitive areas. The implosion
method has evolved into an acceptable and successful standard of practice worldwide
for over three decades. ALL attached supportive documentation, for safe explosive
felling philosophies of approach, are to Demolition Industry Best Practices.

EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION WORK PLAN

Description of Site and Structure for Explosive Felling Preparation
The Cantilever Roof Structure lends itself well to be demolished by explosive felling. The
demolition of the surrounding structures are on-going with preparations for explosive
felling continuing. Note all the attached DYKON CONCEPT Drawings for reference.The
basic Structure Preparations are detailed in the BASIC PREPARATIONS LIST.
DYKONS Felling Concept is a living document (subject to additional site inspection
amendments and alternative revision concepts) for Engineering approvals as necessary
and final blast plan implementation. Explosive felling event to follow.
Note attached: 01_DYKON FELLING CONCEPT / BLAST AREA
BLUE indicated areas are to be prepared, marked and torch cut for stiff side, supporting
the structure during explosive felling. This stiff side support allows the structure to
remain secure, prevent structure from squatting, prevent columns from kicking back
and allowing for tipping the structure towards the desired felling direction. BLUE
indicated columns are Double V cut, anchor bolts cut at Grade or Splice Plates cut on
upper elevations to facilitate structure rotation towards desired felling direction.
RED indicated steel columns are to be prepared, marked and torch cut for explosive
charge placement and subsequent protective measures applied. The RED columns are
the only columns to have explosive charges applied at Ground elevation. All the RED
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indicated columns will be, as required, additionally Double V torch Cut on all upper
elevations prior to explosive charges being applied. Double V torch cutting upper
columns on the fall side negate the application of unnecessary explosive charges placed
above ground elevation requiring additional protective measures and exposures to
additional flying metal debris from upper elevations. Double V torch cutting upper
columns greatly reduces the structures impact forces, reducing the felled profile height
and allowing the structure to pull its self down during felling. Steel Column preparation
torch cutting templates are attached for review. The column lay-out templates define the
approximate cut and correct angle of cut locations to be applied during felling lay-out
inspection preparations. Applied explosive Linear Shaped Charges (LSC) explosively cut
/ sever the steel columns where securely placed and protected. Each shoot column will
have two (2) pairs of LSC placed bottom and top at severance locations. The Angel of
LSC placements are indicated in the attached DYKON diagrams to facilitate the steel
columns severance allowing positive kick displacement and subsequent Structural
failure. Additional Explosive Charges applied to the kick side of each LSC prepared
column KICK the severed column, displacing the column for desired structural failure.
The amount of kicker charge is determined by the columns flange thickness and mass.
The scope of column flanges are 1.5 thick. An appropriate Kicker Charge will be
placed accordingly to flange thickness and mass. The indicated shoot columns Kicker
Charge Net Explosive Weight (N.E.W.) range from 1 pound smaller columns to 3
pounds larger columns.
The fall side RED columns #1 - #20 will be marked, prepared, appropriate explosive
charges applied and protected. Upper elevation fall side X and diagonal wind bracing
will be appropriately torch cut allowing safe, positive control of structural failure during
the delayed explosive felling event.
The actual Explosive Felling event will start at column #1 with 500millisecond delayed
echelon effect firing sequentially, allowing the structure to pull itself down towards the
desired direction of fall. The entire duration of the event is less that 20 seconds. This
delayed effect has industry proven reliability to reduce: explosive air blast over
pressures, flying debris and structural impact vibration upon felling. The start of delayed
firing event will energize all the loaded explosive charge detonators before any charges
begin to actually detonate, reducing the potential for misfires. Additional Asset Protective
Measures are detailed here-in.
I.

BASIC PREPARATIONS LIST

Personnel from DYKON and NATIONAL DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS will perform

preliminary preparations as part of the overall demolition plan; most of these operations
are an integral part of the explosive demolition process. Several operations within the
following scope will continue right up to the scheduled shot date. As per approvals and
attached DYKON Concept, work crews with required equipment will:
Steel Column Structure:
1. Torch cut approx 20 columns as per attached diagram for shape charge placements.
2. Double V cut or cut splice plates on back line of columns on 1 elevations according to Dykon
layout.
3. Double V cut or cut anchor bolts on back line of columns according to Dykon layout.
4. Provide and place approx 40 boxes as per attached drawing, wrap with conveyor belting.
5. Remove and clear all interior non-load bearing walls, partitions, and debris on the 1st and
2nd floor elevations.
6. Cut, remove, and clear any vertical piping or conduit (4 or larger) on shot floor and severe
vertical piping on 4 upper floors.
7. Temporarily remove streetlights and power lines where necessary.
8. Protect surrounding buildings, power line and assets where necessary with geotech,
plywood, conex boxes, hay bales, or other suitable material.
9. Identify utilities and protect as needed.
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SAFETY

Explosive demolition will reduce daily exposure of workers to potentially dangerous

situations. During the blast, the potential always exists for a stray piece or section of the
structure to get away from the demolition zone; even with blast cover, barricades, and
precautions taken the liability is clearly evident. Thus preceding and during the explosive
demolition operation the area will be cleared of all people and a strict safety perimeter
will be enforced.
II.

TARGET DATE, TIME and MOBILIZATION

31 May 2015 at 0600hrs PST has been established for the explosive felling event.
DYKON will work and schedule its operation in conjunction with production goals set
forth by NATIONAL DEMOLITION CONTRACTORS 1 (one) Mobilization is considered.
Mobilization 1 will attend to the felling of structural steel columns in one event.
III. GENERAL BLAST DATA
The basic concept from an implosion / blasting application is that select type and
quantity of explosive charges will produce an explosion (a rapid and powerful expanse of
hot gas and focal jet), which will do mechanical work to displace precise structural
supports at key locations. These explosions are timed to create a controlled collapse
conforming to a designed blast pattern. Precise load ratios, proportioned quantities of
explosives to volume mass, when initiated at strategic positions and coupled with the
physical laws of gravity, will direct the structure to its designated impact zone.
The initiation system inside the structure will be a non-electric system. This system uses
shock tube and detonating cord to transmit the signal to the blasting caps instead of
electricity. We believe that for this application, the non-electric system provides a better
safety factor than the electric system of initiation. Premature detonation as a result of
lightning, stray currents and radio interference are negated with this system. At the last
monument of final connection, prior to shot firing, an electric starter detonator is
connected to start the initiation of the shot from a remote, safe distance, command and
control location.
The event produced by the explosives will take place during a short time period with safe
vibration and air over pressure levels that will be monitored and recorded. The collapsing
structure will generate several types of physical forces:

Air transmitted over-pressure (concussion)

Limited vibration from explosive detonation
Dynamic impact from the structure hitting the ground
Sudden isolated air/wind movement

Air over-pressure (concussion) is generated from the solid explosive changing into gas
within milliseconds. This rapid expanse of air and energy creates considerable air
movement measured in both decibels (dbs) and pounds per square inch (psi). The
recorded levels anticipated for the structures demolition will not exceed 145 db at .05 psi
within two hundred feet of the blast zone. According to the U.S. Bureau of Mines and
statistical historic data, most typical windows will break at 170 db / 1.0 psi.
There are two types of ground motion produced during explosive demolition. The first,
relatively high frequency motions that result from the variable coupling and shattering of
columns as they develop a chain reaction of shock above ground which is transmitted
downward to the sub-grade ground. This vibration is virtually undetected within 100 ft of
the structure. Whereas the second much lower frequency motions are produced by the
impact of the collapsing structure with the ground. This impact is distributed over time (7
seconds) within the determined demolition zone, so that the structural mass is not
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colliding with the ground in one single instant. All measured responses will be far below
the maximum ceiling levels established by the U.S. Bureau of Mines which is 2.0 in./sec.
peak particle velocity. Expected levels are not to exceed 0.35 in./sec. within 50 feet of
the structure.
Air/wind movement naturally occurs when building components such as floor slabs,
walls, and other structural components rapidly move and displace the air within the
cavities of the structure. This artificially generated wind is the strongest at the base of
impact surrounding a falling structure where the wind force is compounded due to the
continual displacement of air from upper floors. It is possible for wind generated from an
implosion to reach upwards of 80 miles per hour in a concentrated area. As with all
structures the design, size, makeup and method of felling all affect the wind blast within
the demolition zone. For instance, a large industrial structural steel framework brought
down with explosives would produce relatively mild air movement due to its steel
members having a very small surface area and the structures inherent open design.
Smokestacks on the other hand, being cylindrical in shape, preserve the air space within
until the final moment of impact, where it is then released with strong force. Although
the wind blast from a falling structure can measure anywhere from 40 mph to upwards of
80 mph, the wind, not having sufficient ability to maintain its speed, dies quickly and has
little effect on surrounding areas over 50 ft away.
IV. SCHEDULE OF EXPLOSIVES OPERATIONS
When the structure has been prepared according to DYKONS instructions and layout,
the explosives will be transported to the site by local authorized explosive supplier with
approved transport day use storage. The local explosive supplier will remain onsite
providing tailgate monitoring service, readily available for a contingency plan requiring
product removal off-site. Explosive Transport written route instructions are provided in
compliance with local AHJ. Production loading will commence, followed by adequate
blast cover placement. The wiring phase of the operation will begin once the explosives
are loaded and all the blast cover is in place. The wiring will have designed redundancy
and be continually checked throughout the loading period right up to the final countdown.
Should the explosives loading and preparation operation extend beyond a Days Work,
overnight site security guarding by local security law enforcement is required during
times DYKON personnel are NOT in attendance. All residual days supply of explosive
materials will be removed to the suppliers approved storage facility.

V. PRE-BLAST SURVEY
Prior to the shot, a pre-blast pictorial survey of the surrounding structures will need to be
completed to document existing conditions. A series of seismographs will need to be
placed at key areas to monitor ground vibration as well as the associated air blast from
the shot. Dykon requires survey and seismic by a qualified source, such as Pro-Tec
(Phone: 856-234-0200, Fax: 856-234-1723).
VII. PROTECTIVE MEASURES
The surrounding structures will be protected as needed, based on their distance from the
structure. All windows, doors, or equipment in the immediate vicinity should be protected
from both shrapnel and dust invasion. A pre-blast survey will be conducted by an
independent firm to verify that the surrounding structures arent affected by the blast.
Seismographs will be placed at various locations surrounding the blast sight to verify that
blast vibration does not exceed a maximum value. At a 500 radius from the structure
the estimated peak particle velocity should be less than 0.25 inches/ sec.
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Casino, Asset Protection will include and not be limited to the following:
Steel column kicker charges will be directed to kick columns away from Asset where
possible. Shoot Column orientation determine kick direction. Shoot Columns must be
Kicked towards fall direction to ensure safe, desired structural failure. Attempting to
kick severed columns back into the failing structure can cause adverse structural
rotation failures. Eachkick charge N.E.W. is column specific.
All Shoot kicker Charged columns will have detailed protective wooden boxes
wrapped with rubber conveyor belting placed accordingly.
Non-woven Geotextile fabric wrap / curtains can provide additional protection.
Conex shipping container barrier walls provide a protective fall impact zone barrier
between the felled structure and assets. Conex boxes will be stacked and secured 1 3 high as needed.
A water atomizing dust suppression wind turbine system can be made readily available
to mitigate impact felling dust.
Inclement weather and wind direction concerns will affect actuation of the felling
sequence. Contingency actions must be defined should the shot firing be delayed.
Should the shot firing be delayed, all safe, secure site protocols are maintained and
followed until clearances are issued by DYKON and Site Management to proceed.
COUNTDOWN AND SITE SECURITY
Radioed personnel, who will be positioned at pre-determined locations, will secure the
safety perimeter. Once the area is deemed clear, the final shot connections are made
and final countdown will commence.

Three minute warning (Two 10 second sirens)

One minute warning (One 10 second siren)
Final perimeter safety check once checked, countdown will commence as
follows -5,4,3,2,1FIRE
Post blast visual inspection followed by an all clear siren
The safety perimeter will be maintained as required.

VI. POST BLAST SITE CONDITION

The structure will collapse to the ground for secondary mechanical removal. Dykon will
apply all its technology to ensure the structure reacts and falls in the planned direction.
A light cloud of dust generated from the demolition will prevail in the immediate vicinity of
the site for a brief period of about five minutes or less. Suspended aerial dust will
dissipate with prevailing winds. Note attachment: #17_Misfire Procedures.
The cooperative efforts of all essential personnel and their respective agencies and
companies, will ultimately result in a successful demolition event. The choice to use
DYKON explosive demolition Corp. for technical demolition projects brings proven
success. With over 40 years combined experience and knowledge DYKON looks
forward to adding this project to its long list of successful explosive demolition
operations.
KEY PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Sr. EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION SPECIALIST BLASTER IN CHARGE JIM REDYKE

1.Sr. EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION SPECIALIST BLASTER IN CHARGE

The Blaster in Charge has primary responsibility for development, implementation, and
enforcement of all explosive demolition operations. Operations are delegated from the
Blaster in Charge to the Explosive Demolition Technicians for implementation.
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Responsibilities of the Blaster in Charge include:

o Blast design/engineering and logistics
o Enforcement of safe explosive handling, usage, transportation and storage
o Overseeing the safe loading and wiring of explosives
o Directing necessary structural preparations
o Involvement in pre-blast meetings with local officials
o Securing the blasting zone and controlling all activities within the blast site
o Inspection of the post blast site for potential hazards
2.EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION Technicians
The Explosive Demolition Technicians are responsible for assisting the Blaster in
Charge with the implementation of the Health and Safety Work Plan and all explosive
demolition activities. The Explosive Demolition Technicians have the authority to direct
contractors in their preparations and can suspend work activity if safe practices are not
followed.
FELLING CONCEPT INFORMATION: (NOTE ALL Corresponding ATTACHMENTS)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Felling Concept.
Blast Area.
Recommended Exclusion Zone.
Type of Explosives used: Detonators. Shaped Charge. Kicker Charge.
Quantity of Explosives Used for Column Kicker Charges.
Protective Measure Concepts. Column Preparation, Matting Charges.
Vibration
Airborne Particles
MisFire Procedures
Insurance Certificates & Blasters License
Assorted Photo Examples from previous events.

1. FELLING CONCEPT
Note Attachment: 1_FELLING CONCEPT_BLAST AREA
1_Concept shows the structures start, fell direction (felling East), all contained inside the
impact zone Blast Area. Establishment of a barricaded wall, GeoTech fabric curtain,
physically separating and erecting Protective Measures (defined in item #6), protect
CASINO assets outside the blast area & felling zone.

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2. BLAST AREA
The BLAST AREA and SHOOT COLUMNS are indicated in RED.

3. RECOMENDED EXCLUSION ZONE

Note Attachement: 03_Exclusion Zone
RED = Blast Area
PURPEL = Proposed Exclusion Zone (Security, traffic) No Access during felling event.

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4. Type of Explosives used: Detonators. Shaped Charge. Kicker

Charge.
Per: Explosive Manufactures & Demolition Industry Best Practices.
Product Recommended Safe Practices.
Note Attachment: 4_Dynamite_Kicker Charge.

Dynamite kicker-charges
2_Dynamite_Kicker Charge defines the product used to explosively Kick the
explosively severed steel, displacing it, so the structure will fail and react as in the
designed felling plan. An Extra Gel 1/2 pound net explosive weight (N.E.W.) per 1.25x8
cartridge will be used, according to proven Best Industry Practices, relative weights
subject to the actual size of each individual steel structure column selected for explosive
displacement.
LSC_Kicker_Example show the placement, attachment and direction of kick relative to
the size and scope of the represented example. Severance and Kick direction are
determined by column flange, web orientation and felling direction.
Respective to this project: Typical Kicker Charge N.E.W., per explosively severed steel
structure column location, range from 1 pound to 3 pounds N.E.W. kick per explosive
severance location. 4 severance locations per column shot.

Kick

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Shape Charge
Note Attachments:
5_AES_LSC defines the industry leader in
manufactured Linear Shaped Charges
used to explosively sever steel structures.
LSC are selected accordingly to the
respective size and scope of the steel
structures column to be explosively
severed.
Steel columns are prepared for shape
charges secured at 45 degree severance
angle with kicker charges kicking
severed column away from the angel of
severance. Kicker charges are placed on
bottom and top severance locations,
inside and securely against the columns
web to be kicked out. This action allows
for controlled, safe and optimal structural
failure.

DETONATORS.
Nonelectric delayed detonators:
used to delay the structural impact between
each column felled. 500ms delay between
each column.Total event duration time is
less than 20 seconds.

Electric Starter Detonator:

used to start the explosive felling event.
Tested and Connected to Column #1 to
command and control start the safe
felling event from an approved blasting
machine.

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5.Quantity of Explosives Used for Column Kicker Charges.

Note Attachement: 6_LSC Kicker Charge Table

LSC
HollyWood Pk

CA
0.7" 0.85"

Ct

Column #

Laminate Flange
* note

Width

inches

inches
16.500

600

1"

1.5"

1.7"

2"

900 1200 2000 3200 4000

Dynamite

Pound

2ft

1.25 x 8

LSC

Kicker

Cord

.5# / stk

Explosive

Charge

Weight

Weight

LSC

Pigtails

Kickers

Length Inch

ea.

# Sticks

Pound

per Column per Column

1.5

18

1.714

1.5

23

2.190

1.5

23

2.190

1.500

23

2.190

1.500

23

2.190

1.500

23

2.190

1.500

23

2.190

1.500

23

2.190

1.500

23

2.190

10

10

1.500

23

2.190

11

11

1.500

23

2.190

12

12

1.500

23

2.190

13

13

1.500

23

2.190

14

14

1.000

23

1.752

15

15

23

1.314

16

16

1.000

23

1.314

17

17

1.000

23

1.314

18

18

1.000

23

1.314

19

19

1.000

23

1.314

20

20

1.000

23

1.314

80

120

37.638

60.000

21
Totals
Total

0
Charge

26

54

NEW

98.000

6. Protective Measure Concepts. Column Preparation,

Matting Charges.
All California State and Federal Blasting regulations will be followed referencing explosive
demolition structure felling to Industry Best Practices. 19 CCR 1568.3(a) & 8 CCR 5279(b). The
construction of blast coverings capable of preventing fragments from being thrown will be
implemented. Non-Conductive protecting matting, coverings and secured / anchored rigid barrier
container walls will in-place prior to felling. Non-conductive Flying fragment curtains will be
erected prior to felling.
Note Attachments: X_Previous Projects Examples Folder.
Slides 8_ trough 14_
Industry proven Steel Column Box construction for LSC and frag protection. Metallic bands and
fasteners will secure each box and rubber conveyor belting over explosive charges affixed to
each shoot column. A Non-Conductive Geo-Textile Fabric curtain suspended between the
Structure and Casino can reduce dust and flying debris.
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8_Double_V_Cut1. Referencing each steel structure columns to be explosively severed, kicked

and displaced for controlled felling. LSC angle of severance & Kicker Charge web side placement
are designed to kick the explosively severed column section with respect to each columns
Flange/ Web orientation to the fall side. Industry best practices prove this philosophy works safe.

Kicker
Charge

Direction
of Kick

Kicker
Charge

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Note Attachment: 9_DYKON BOX

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7. Vibration.
Protec is a the third-party seismic surveying company charged with monitoring Ground and Air
Vibrations per California Blasting Regulations. A preliminary Vibration Calculation Study may be
advisable. Protect conducts a detailed Pre-Blast Survey on all close proximity assets, takes
photos, video and issues a detailed final report.
Based on decades of similar explosive felling projects, the previous statements: not exceeding
0.35in./sec. within 50 and estimating less than 0.25in./sec. @ 500 radius hold true based on
generic geology. Generally, ground PPV diminishes with distance form the event Above
ground, un-confined explosive structural demolition shots generate more Air Blast than Ground
Vibration. The structures felling impact create ground vibrations. Our Philosophy of approach is to
sequentially delay the felling, minimizing the structures impact as such, reducing transmitted
ground vibration. Additional ground / grade elevation fall impact zone padding and cushioning
berms constructed of sand, dirt will reduce transmitted ground vibrations at grade. Padding the
impact area is advisable and considered to be used as necessary for planning the felling event.

8. Airborne Particles.
Note Attachments: 16_Water Mister
ALL explosive demolition fellings generate a cloud of dust containing an assortment of particles
from the gravitational action of structural failure. An asset inspection is anticipated following a
brief post felling dust abatement, safety inspection and issuance of the All-Clear for return to
normal operations. Anticipate a 15 - 30 minute window.
Demolition Industry proven, Atomized Water Blowers reduce airborne dust particles but also
enhance conductivity. Atomized water mitigates dust. Prevailing winds must be considered.

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It is Demolition Industry Best Practices to fell structures during early mornings hours as calm wind
conditions and environmental conditions permit. We highly advise the monitoring of prevailing
wind direction and wind speed during final preparations- just prior to the explosive felling event.
Should adverse weather conditions exist (winds in access of 11mph blowing towards protected
assets, high wind gusts in excess of 35mph or impending storm conditions warrant concern) at
the prescribed felling event time; A Stand-Down order will be implemented until such conditions
improve. Issuing a Stand-Down Order requires all to remain in-place until the structure is
rendered safe by the Blaster in-charge. Preferred (improved, permit-able) weather conditions
consist of calm winds at or below 10mph and winds greater than 10mph IF blowing away from
protected assets. Local airport, real time weather report monitoring is recommended.

CLOSE Proximity: Electrically Energized Assets. Active Utilities.

The safest objective is for any active utility, energized electrical asset, be de-energized during the
explosive felling event. Ample time is needed for post airborne particles to dissipate and for post
inspections to indicate all-clear for re-energization.
Identify ALL assets and implement protective measures accordingly.
Felling the structure using Explosives or using Conventional methods with electrical assets fully
energized is considered NOT in the best interests of public safety and NOT best industry safe
practices. Use of Conventional demolition methods also expose all assets to ultrahigh risk. We
are open to any suggestions officials may choose to offer up.

9. Misfire Procedures
Note Attached: 17_DYKON_Misfire Procedures

10. Insurance & Certificates.

Note attachments: 18_Certificate of Insurance
19_Jim_California_Blaster
Due to size and scope these documents require an additional file folder.
DYKONs California Insurance agent can be approached directly for receiving certified
copies of coverage and addressing content. Contact information is in attachment:
17_Certificate of Insurance.
As with ALL Demolition Industry Explosive fellings, the Blaster in Charge bares ALL blasting
activity responsibilities. As such, is liable for same.
Do Not hesitate to contact us.

11. Assorted Photo Examples from previous events.

Note Attachments: X_Previous Projects (folder)

DYKON EXPLOSIVE DEMOLITION Corp., Tulsa, OK

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O: 918 583 9566 Jim Mobile: 918 740 3425

Specialty Explosive Demolition Misfire procedures.

January, 2015

Explosive Demolition, Inc.

Misfire Procedures - Contingency Plan.

Steel Structure. Specialty Explosive Severance Linear Shaped Charge (LSC).
Concrete, Brick & Rock. Conventional Commercial Explosive Products.
Note attached: Explosive Manufactures Product Information and MSDS
All industry standard site-specific safety protocols are followed with Area of Operation (A.O.)
security zones. Once all safety protocols allow for the safe initiation, shot fired and structural
felling event occurs; an immediate & through post felling inspection of the site is preformed.
Issue: 1) an ALL-CLEAR or, 2) a hazardous MISFIRE situation exists or 3) the Structure
Failed to react as predicted. Emergency first-responders should be knowledgeable of the A.O.
and alerted prior to and during each explosive felling event. The post blast determination is
issued by Dykon personnel to respective Site Management and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
1) ALL-CLEAR = Safe to return and continue site operations.
2) Should a Misfire of explosive products exist, the entire A.O. safety zone must be held secure
until all observed explosive products, charge locations, protective measures status and the
structures stability are determined safe to re-enter. Several site-specific variables affect the
duration time required to determine safe re-entry. A 30 minute wait time is best industry safe
practices for Electric and Nonel detonators (60min. for fuse). With the safety zone secured, reentry of minimal Dykon personnel will evaluate the specifics and develop a corrective action
plan for Key site Managerial personnel to review. Dykon personnel will adhere to site specific
safety protocols and implement the corrective action plan. Corrective actions will include but not
be limited to: Prior to countercharging- Initiators are separated from charges, recovery of suspect
misfired products, re-connecting misfired initiation systems / charges, countercharging, applying
replacement / new explosive products and fabrication of protective measures as necessary. Any
explosive residue will be removed to a secure remote location and placed in a secure magazine
for disposal. All safety protocols are re-applied to allow initiation of the re-connected shot. Safe
post felling protocol inspections apply until the posting of an ALL-CLEAR.
3) Should it be found that all the explosive products fired properly AND the Structure Failed to
react as predicted, the entire safety zone is held secure until observations determine the
structure is safe for re-entry inspection. Corrective action plans are determined and reviewed
with key site Management. Industry Best Practices for Conventional or Explosive methodologies
to safely fell the structure are considered site-specific best safe option, safely expedited and
implemented accordingly. Post felling protocol inspections apply until the posting of an ALLCLEAR.
All explosive felling data is recorded, reviewed during the corrective action planning phase with
Management, implementation phase and made available for future reference.
DYKON 1202 West 36th St. N. Tulsa, OK 918/583-9566 918/582-9365 fax