3311.2 Projectile Tools

Projectile tools shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3311.2.1 through 3311.2.3.

Design and construction of the tool must be such as to safely retain all internal pressures that may occur during its operation. The discharge mechanism shall be such that the projectile cannot be discharged by dropping the tool. The discharge mechanism shall be such that the discharge of each projectile shall be dependent on a separate and distinct act by the operator, and all safety features shall be durable.

A tool shall have such other characteristics as the commissioner may find necessary. Such other characteristics may include devices and materials external to the tool itself but associated with its function, and may also include, in respect to high velocity projectile tools, the basic requirements set forth above for explosive powered tools that discharge projectiles with comparable velocities.

Every projectile tool shall be properly maintained. No such tool shall be used if any part necessary to retain internal pressures or to prevent accidental discharge of a projectile is not in sound and operable condition.

The operation of projectile tools shall comply with the following:

1. A projectile tool shall be operated only by an authorized operator who shall be the owner, lessee, or other person having custody of the tool, or any other person whom he or she may authorize to operate it.
2. While a projectile tool is in the care and custody of an authorized operator, no other person shall handle or in any way utilize or modify it.
3. No authorized operator of a projectile tool shall leave it unattended while it is in a condition to discharge a projectile.
4. No person shall use a projectile tool for any purpose other than that for which it was manufactured.
5. No person shall point a projectile tool at another person or hold it at an angle that allows the projectile to fly free.
6. No person shall use a projectile tool in such a way as to endanger persons who may be in the vicinity.