Development of an Urban Blasting Ordinance for the City of Henderson, NV

The City of Henderson, Nevada is experiencing extraordinary population growth. Some residential development requires blasting to be conducted at close proximities to high-value houses. Blastingrelated concerns voiced by the community residents include dust, noise, fears of damage to residences, and claims of insufficient controls exercised by the blasters. Residents perceive geological conditions are adverse to the protection of structures at the current vibration regulatory limit of 0.5 in/s. Airblast limits are 120 dB. Vibrations felt within structures leave home owners with the perception that damage is taking place. New cracks appearing in homes at distances far from the blasting are being blamed on blasting.