§ 7-7. Work to be done before loading.

(a) In general.

All the necessary work in construction of floors, partitions, etc., or for the removal of any other combustible from that part of the hold in which explosives are to be stored, shall be completed before loading of the explosives is commenced.

(b) Decks, gangways, holds.

All decks, gangways, and holds over which explosives must be passed in loading, must be freed from all loose metal or tools and should be carefully swept before loading is commenced and after loading has ceased.