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Transportation of explosives 1. A licensed Blaster must be on scene
2. No flammable materials in the area (ex. No
smoking while driving)
3. Vehicle must be marked with a placard with letters
8" tall
4. Vehicles used for explosives transportations must
be inspected every 7 days, and carry a fire
extinguishers (to put out any fires before they reach
the cargo area
5. NEVER fight an explosives fire
Storage of explosives- type 1 - Long-term storage of high explosives
- Permanently installed, on a foundation
- 50' radius, clear of brush and low-voltage power
lines
- 100' radius, clearly marked with signage and clear
of high-voltage power lines - Distance from
habitation depends on quantity of explosives stored,
refer to Table of Distances and Measures
- Two 5-tumbler locks, with different keys, covered by
bulletproof metal hoods
- 3/8" thick hardened steel walls, smooth interior,
vented by 3/4" opening Type 2
- Temporary storage of high explosives Permanently
installed
- 2 locks, as above
, Storage of explosives- type 3 - Portable "day box" storage of high explosives
Must be emptied at the end of the day
- Must be monitored at all times
- No inventory sheet required
- 1 lock is OK
- 1101b limit
Storage of explosives: type 4 Permanent storage of low explosives and/or blasting
agents
Storage of explosives: type 5 Permanent storage of blasting agents
In all magazines: -detonators should never be stored with any other
type of explosive
-explosives should be stored in orderly stacks
according to type, brand, and age (oldest stock in
position to be used first)
-magazines should be physically inspected every 7
days to check for evidence of unauthorized entry
-armed charges should never be stored overnight
ATF (Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and -theft and loss of explosives
firearms) -explosive storage regulations and records
-background checks
-must receive report of stolen explosives within 24
hours
Cal OSHA (occupational safety and -accidents involving explosives
health administration) -must receive report of injury accident within 24
hours
-failure to report can result in loss of license
Federal DOT (department of Regulation of transport of explosives across state
transportation) lines
CHP (California highway patrol) Regulation of transport of explosives within state
lines
County sheriff Permits to purchase, use and store explosives
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Terms in this set (53)
Transportation of explosives 1. A licensed Blaster must be on scene
2. No flammable materials in the area (ex. No
smoking while driving)
3. Vehicle must be marked with a placard with letters
8" tall
4. Vehicles used for explosives transportations must
be inspected every 7 days, and carry a fire
extinguishers (to put out any fires before they reach
the cargo area
5. NEVER fight an explosives fire
Storage of explosives- type 1 - Long-term storage of high explosives
- Permanently installed, on a foundation
- 50' radius, clear of brush and low-voltage power
lines
- 100' radius, clearly marked with signage and clear
of high-voltage power lines - Distance from
habitation depends on quantity of explosives stored,
refer to Table of Distances and Measures
- Two 5-tumbler locks, with different keys, covered by
bulletproof metal hoods
- 3/8" thick hardened steel walls, smooth interior,
vented by 3/4" opening Type 2
- Temporary storage of high explosives Permanently
installed
- 2 locks, as above
, Storage of explosives- type 3 - Portable "day box" storage of high explosives
Must be emptied at the end of the day
- Must be monitored at all times
- No inventory sheet required
- 1 lock is OK
- 1101b limit
Storage of explosives: type 4 Permanent storage of low explosives and/or blasting
agents
Storage of explosives: type 5 Permanent storage of blasting agents
In all magazines: -detonators should never be stored with any other
type of explosive
-explosives should be stored in orderly stacks
according to type, brand, and age (oldest stock in
position to be used first)
-magazines should be physically inspected every 7
days to check for evidence of unauthorized entry
-armed charges should never be stored overnight
ATF (Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and -theft and loss of explosives
firearms) -explosive storage regulations and records
-background checks
-must receive report of stolen explosives within 24
hours
Cal OSHA (occupational safety and -accidents involving explosives
health administration) -must receive report of injury accident within 24
hours
-failure to report can result in loss of license
Federal DOT (department of Regulation of transport of explosives across state
transportation) lines
CHP (California highway patrol) Regulation of transport of explosives within state
lines
County sheriff Permits to purchase, use and store explosives
