Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) If there is a misfire, the shotfirer must ensure that no person enters the blasting area until the end of whichever of the following periods apply, or, if more than 1 period applies, until the end of whichever of the following periods ends last:
(a) if safety fuse was used—30 minutes after use; or
(b) if a signal tube was used—5 minutes after use; or
(c) if electric detonators were used—5 minutes after the time the firing cables are disconnected and short-circuited.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a cut-off or butt.
(3) The shotfirer must, as soon as possible, tell the person controlling or managing the blasting site about any misfire.