Arms and Explosives (Explosives) Rules
Table of Contents
Part I PRELIMINARY
1 Citation
2 Definitions
3 Application of Rules
Part II CLASSIFICATION, PACKAGING AND LABELLING OF EXPLOSIVES
4 Requirements for conveyance, storage or supply
5 Labelling of article, substance or combination assigned to Class 1
6 Labelling of article, substance or combination excluded from Class 1 but presenting significant hazard from explosion
7 Labelling of outer and inner packaging
8 Labelling and arranging of unit load
9 Manner of labelling
Part III CARRIAGE OF EXPLOSIVES BY ROAD
10 Application and definitions of this Part
11 Restrictions on carriage
12 Use of public transport prohibited
13 Suitability of vehicle for carriage of explosives
14 Carriage of explosives in different Compatibility Groups
15 Marking of vehicle carrying explosives
16 Duties of consignor and operator of vehicle
17 Information on explosives
18 Safety during carriage
19 Accident involving vehicle carrying explosives
20 Carriage and delivery of explosives
21 Hazmat training
22 Minimum age
Part IV STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES
23 Definitions of this Part
24 Licence to store explosives
25 Storage of explosives
26 Marking of magazine
27 Guarding of magazine
28 Hot work repairs
29 Prohibition on smoking, etc.
30 Safety precautions
31 Expired, deteriorated and damaged explosives
32 Directions on storage of explosives
33 Storage of explosives in different Compatibility Groups
34 Accounting for explosives
Part V DEALING IN EXPLOSIVES
35 Licence to deal in explosives
36 Stock and sales book to be kept for inspection
37 Particulars to be kept in stock and sales book
38 Submission of returns
Part VI PURCHASE OF EXPLOSIVES
39 Licence to purchase explosives
40 Licence required for delivery or removal of explosives
41 Return of purchaser’s licence
42 Duration of licence
Part VII IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES
43 Licence to import or export explosives
44 Report on import or export of explosives
45 Port Master’s powers
46 Licence to ship, land or remove explosives
Part VIII MANUFACTURE OF EXPLOSIVES
47 Licence to manufacture explosives
48 Licensing of premises for manufacture of explosives
49 Manufacture forbidden except in licensed factory
50 Stock and sales book
Part IX BLASTING
51 Definitions of this Part
52 Licence to conduct blasting operations
53 Restrictions on blasting operation
54 Approval for particular blasting operation
55 Operator to be present during blasting operation
56 Safety at blasting site
57 General responsibilities of operator
58 Supervision of shotfiring operation
59 Responsibilities of shotfirer
60 Measures to be taken in event of misfire
61 Prohibited activities
Part X DISPOSAL OF EXPLOSIVES
62 Definitions of this Part
63 Licence to carry out disposal of explosives
64 Restrictions on disposal of explosives
65 Approval for disposal of particular consignment of explosives
66 Consent of landowner
67 Unauthorised person not to act as operator
68 Safety of disposal operation
69 Safety at disposal site
70 General responsibilities of operator
71 Supervision of shotfiring operation
72 Responsibilities of shotfirer
73 Measures to be taken in event of misfire
74 Prohibited activities
Part XI LICENCES
75 Application for licence
76 Licence fees
77 Recovery of charges
Part XII GENERAL PROVISIONS
78 Production of licence
79 Powers of entry, inspection, seizure, etc.
80 Offences
81 Saving and transitional provisions
Legislative History