{"id":"dangerous-goods-regulations-1985","name":"DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS 1985","slug":"dangerous-goods-regulations-1985","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nt","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176733,"registerId":"nt-dangerous-goods-regulations-1985-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"225","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional matter for standards, rules, codes or","content":"225 Transitional matter for standards, rules, codes or\nspecifications ................................................................................. 67\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 3","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Infringement notice offences and","content":"Schedule 3 Infringement notice offences and\nprescribed amounts\n\n____________________\nAs in force at 25 May 2022\n____________________\nDANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS 1985\nRegulations under the Dangerous Goods Act 1998\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Citation","content":"1 Citation\nThese Regulations may be cited as the Dangerous Goods\nRegulations 1985.\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"2 Interpretation\n(1) In these Regulations:\nADG Code, see regulation 4 of the Transport of Dangerous Goods\nby Road and Rail (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011.\napproved form, for a matter, means the form approved by the\nCompetent Authority for that matter.\napproved period means either of the following:\n(a) a retail purchase approved period;\n(b) an approved possession period.\napproved possession period, see regulation 140(1).\nauthorised explosive, see regulation 70(1).\ncapacity, in relation to a container, means the total volume of the\nspace enclosed within the container.\ncaravan means a structure designed or adapted for human\nhabitation, or for use as a shop or workshop, that is capable of\nbeing moved from one place to another whether by means of\ntowing or transporting on a vehicle or trailer and includes a vehicle\ndesigned or adapted for use as a caravan.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 2\ncompatibility group, for an explosive, means the compatibility\ngroup for the explosive under the ADG Code.\ncombustible liquid means a combustible liquid as defined in\nAS 1940 \"The storage and handling of flammable and combustible\nliquids\".\ndepot means a building, structure, room, compartment, tank, store,\narea or container in or on which explosives are stored, but does not\ninclude a process building.\ndetonator includes a detonating relay and an electric detonator and\nall adaptations of them.\nDirector of the Fire and Rescue Service means the Director as\ndefined in section 3(1) of the Fire and Emergency Act 1996.\ndisposable container means packaging for Class 2 dangerous\ngoods that is not designed to be refilled and has a capacity not\nexceeding 1 L.\ndisqualifying offence, see regulation 2A.\nexplosives means Class 1 dangerous goods.\nflammable liquid means a flammable liquid as defined in AS 1940\n\"The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids\".\nfuel gas means a gas or mixture of gases that may be burned with\nair to produce light, heat or power and includes natural gas,\nL.P. gas and tempered L.P. gas.\ninfringement notice, for Part 5, see regulation 211(1).\ninfringement notice offence, for Part 5, see regulation 210(1).\ninner packaging means packaging which is in contact with the\ngoods placed in the packaging and which is for use inside outer\npackaging.\nintermediate packaging means packaging that contains inner\npackages and which for the purposes of conveyance is placed in\nouter packaging.\nintoxicated means under the influence of alcohol or a drug to the\nextent that the capacity to exercise proper care and skill is\nsignificantly impaired.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 3\nL.P. gas means liquefied petroleum gas that is a mixture of\nhydrocarbon comprised substantially of propane or butane, or both,\nin a liquid or gaseous state.\nmagazine means any premises, place, receptacle or ship specified\nin a licence as a magazine for the storage of explosives.\nnatural gas means a mixture containing hydrocarbons comprised\nsubstantially of methane obtained from bore holes or from crude oil\nother than by thermal or catalytic process.\non site means at, or adjacent to, the place of use.\nouter packaging means packaging which contains one or more\ninner packages.\nowner, in relation to a vehicle, means the person:\n(a) described in a certificate of registration issued under the Motor\nVehicles Act 1949, or under a law of a State or Territory\nrelating to the registration of vehicles, in that State or Territory,\nas the owner;\n(b) in possession of the vehicle pursuant to a valid and subsisting\ncontract under a hire purchase agreement or the assignee of\nthe right to possession;\n(c) in possession of the vehicle that is subject to a valid and\nsubsisting bill of sale; or\n(d) in possession of the vehicle pursuant to a current contract for\nhire or lease.\npackage means packaging and its contents.\npackaging means any device that is designed to contain goods,\nbut does not include the following as defined in the Transport of\nDangerous Goods by Road and Rail (National Uniform Legislation)\nRegulations 2011:\n(a) a tank;\n(b) a tank vehicle that is a road vehicle;\n(c) a demountable tank;\n(d) a freight container.\nprescribed amount, for Part 5, see regulation 210(2).\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 4\nprocess building means a building in or on licensed premises in\nwhich explosives (other than those for immediate use) are\nmanufactured or are used in any process of manufacture, but does\nnot include a building which under the terms of the licence or of an\norder in writing by the Competent Authority, is not to be regarded as\na process building.\nprotected place means a:\n(a) public place;\n(b) railway or aerodrome;\n(c) waterway used for navigation;\n(d) dock, wharf, pier, jetty, reservoir, river, wall, sea wall or bridge;\n(e) water main or water supply channel, other than an\nunderground main or channel;\n(f) main electrical substation;\n(g) electrical power transmission line having a line voltage of 1 kV\nor more; or\n(h) radio or television transmitter used in community broadcasting\nor television services.\nprotected work means a:\n(a) residential building;\n(b) government or public building, church, chapel, college, school\nor hospital, or any other premises where the public are\naccustomed to assemble;\n(c) shop, factory, warehouse, store or other premises, or a yard in\nwhich persons are employed or engaged in a trade, business\nor profession; or\n(d) a depot or process building situated in or on licensed\npremises.\npublic place means a place other than buildings to which the\npublic has its own right to resort whether or not on payment of\nmoney or other consideration and includes a public highway or\nstreet.\nretail purchase approved period, see regulation 139.\nshopgoods fireworks, see regulation 70(1).\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 5\ntempered L.P. gas means gas manufactured by mixing liquefied\npetroleum gas with air.\ntown has the same meaning as in the Crown Lands Act 1992.\n(2) A reference in these Regulations to the abbreviation \"AS\" followed\nby a group of numerals or letters, or numerals and letters, is a\nreference to the Australian Standard, as in force from time to time,\nindicated by that group, published by Standards Australia.\n(3) Where a standard, rule, code or specification adopted by these\nRegulations, whether in whole or in part, refers to another\ndocument, that document shall be deemed to be incorporated with,\nand form part of, the standard, rule, code or specification, as in\nforce from time to time.\n(5) Unless the contrary intention appears, a standard, rule, code or\nspecification referred to in these Regulations shall be read as\nthough:\n(a) should means must;\n(b) a reference to the statutory authority or similar body is a\nreference to the Competent Authority; and\n(c) a recommendation is a requirement.\n(6) Where a standard, rule, code or specification adopted by these\nRegulations is inconsistent with these Regulations, the latter shall\nprevail and the former shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be\ninvalid.\n(7) Where there is a discrepancy, conflict or inconsistency between\none or more standards, rules, codes or specifications adopted by\nthese Regulations, the Competent Authority shall determine by\nnotice in writing which standard, rule, code or specification shall\nprevail and the standard, rule, code or specification so determined\nshall be complied with.\n(8) Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in these\nRegulations to:\n(a) a licence is a reference to a licence that is in force;\n(b) licensed premises is a reference to premises in relation to\nwhich a licence is issued;\n(d) the kind or quantity of explosives which premises are licensed\nto contain is a reference to the kind and maximum quantity of\nexplosives that may lawfully be stored in the premises.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 6\n(9) For the purposes of these Regulations, unless the contrary intention\nappears:\n(a) a substance or article is away from another substance or\narticle if:\n(i) the substance or article is so situated in relation to the\nother that, in such circumstances as can reasonably be\nforeseen, one cannot come into contact with the other;\nand\n(ii) there is between them:\n(A) a distance of not less than 5 m; or\n(B) a wall impervious to liquid, being a brick wall or\nequivalent, at least as high as the higher of the\nsubstances or articles;\n(b) a substance or article is separated from another substance or\narticle if the substances or articles are sufficiently distant one\nfrom the other that they will not react chemically with each\nother and, in any case, not less than one metre apart;\n(d) a substance or article is in immediate use if it is:\n(i) in actual use in a process of manufacture, mixing,\nblending, degreasing, cleaning, painting or testing;\n(ii) being placed in vats, mixers or other containers in the\ncourse of any such process;\n(iii) being conveyed within a depot or a process building; or\n(iv) not stored in or on premises for more than 12 hours\ncontinuously,\nand a substance or article, other than an explosive, is\nmanufactured for immediate use if it is manufactured with the\nintention that, immediately after it is manufactured, it will be\nin immediate use; and\n(e) an explosive is manufactured for immediate use if, after its\nmanufacture, it is:\n(i) stored in or on the premises where it was manufactured\nfor less than 12 hours continuously before it is placed in\nits position of final use; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 7\n(ii) used as soon as practicable after being placed in its\nposition of final use.\n(10) A reference in these Regulations to a Class of dangerous goods is\na reference the UN Class of those goods ascertained in accordance\nwith the ADG Code.\n(14) A reference in these Regulations to a prescribed fee is a reference\nto the fee specified in column 2 of Schedule 2 in respect of the\nregulation specified in column 1 of that Schedule.\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"2A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disqualifying offences","content":"2A Disqualifying offences\nEach of the following is a disqualifying offence:\n(a) an offence against:\n(i) the Act or these Regulations; or\n(ii) a law of the Commonwealth, a State or another Territory\nthat substantially corresponds to the Act or these\nRegulations;\n(b) an offence, whether or not committed in the Territory:\n(i) involving violence or a threat of violence; or\n(ii) concerning the manufacture, supply, use or misuse of a\ndangerous drug as defined in section 3(1) of the Misuse\nof Drugs Act 1990; or\n(iii) involving the use, carriage or discharge of explosives\n(other than shopgoods fireworks); or\n(iv) involving firearms or offensive weapons;\n(c) an offence against a provision of Part VI, VII or VIII of the\nCriminal Code or against a law of the Commonwealth, a State\nor another Territory that substantially corresponds to a\nprovision of those Parts;\n(d) an offence against a provision of the Domestic and Family\nViolence Act 2007 or against a law of the Commonwealth, a\nState or another Territory that substantially corresponds to a\nprovision of that Act, including for a breach of an order under\nthat Act or law;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 8\n(e) an offence against a provision of the Firearms Act 1997, the\nWeapons Control Act 2001 or against a law of the\nCommonwealth, a State or another Territory that substantially\ncorresponds to either of those Acts;\n(f) an offence, of which a person was found guilty in the previous\n12 months, whether or not committed in the Territory, in\nrelation to which it was open to the court to impose a term of\nimprisonment of more than 2 years.\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manufacture of explosives","content":"3 Manufacture of explosives\n(1) A person must not manufacture explosives except under and in\naccordance with the terms and conditions of a licence.\n(2) This regulation does not apply in relation to the filling of safety\ncartridges in the manner prescribed in regulation 81.\n","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Storage of explosives","content":"4 Storage of explosives\n(1) A person must not store explosives on premises except under and\nin accordance with the terms and conditions of a licence.\n(2) A person licensed to manufacture explosives on premises may\nstore on the premises the goods manufactured under the licence.\n(3) Subregulation (1) does not apply if:\n(a) the explosives are shopgoods fireworks; or\n(b) the person is exempt under regulation 91.\n","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Storage of shopgoods fireworks","content":"5 Storage of shopgoods fireworks\nA person must not store shopgoods fireworks on premises except\nunder and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a licence.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 9\n","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"5B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale of explosives","content":"5B Sale of explosives\n(1) A person must not sell explosives (other than safety cartridges,\ndistress signals or propellant for firearms) except under and in\naccordance with the terms and conditions of a licence.\n(2) A person must not sell explosives in a public place within the\nmeaning of the Summary Offences Act 1923.\n(3) Subregulation (1) does not apply if the person is exempt under\nregulation 127 or 130.\n","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"5C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Import or export of explosives","content":"5C Import or export of explosives\nA person must not import or export explosives prescribed in\nregulation 84 into or out of the Territory unless he or she has given\nthe Competent Authority the approved notice of his or her intention\nto import or export the explosives and has received the approval of\nthe Competent Authority to import or export the explosives.\n","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"5D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Possession of explosives","content":"5D Possession of explosives\n(1) A person must not have any explosives (other than safety\ncartridges, distress signals or propellant for firearms) in his or her\npossession except under and in accordance with the terms and\nconditions of a licence.\n(2) A person who possesses shopgoods fireworks that are not intended\nfor sale is exempt from subregulation (1) during an approved\nperiod.\n","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"5E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorised explosives","content":"5E Authorised explosives\n(1) The Competent Authority may, by notice in the Gazette, authorise\nthe handling of the explosives or class of explosives specified in the\nnotice in the circumstances and subject to the conditions that are\nspecified in the notice.\n(2) The Competent Authority may, by instrument, authorise a person to\nhandle a specified explosive subject to the conditions specified in\nthe instrument.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 10\n(3) A person must not handle explosives specified under\nsubregulation (1) or (2) except in the circumstances and subject to\nthe conditions specified in the notice or instrument, as the case may\nbe.\n(4) A person must not handle an explosive unless authorised to do so.\n","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"5F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications","content":"5F Applications\n(1) A person may apply to the Competent Authority for a licence.\n(2) An application under subregulation (1) must:\n(a) be made in the approved form; and\n(b) be accompanied by:\n(i) any information required by the approved form; and\n(ii) the prescribed fee.\n","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"5G","sectionType":"section","heading":"False or misleading applications","content":"5G False or misleading applications\nA person must not make a statement in an application under\nregulation 5F that is false or misleading in a material particular.\nMaximum penalty: 17 penalty units.\n","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"5H","sectionType":"section","heading":"Determination of application","content":"5H Determination of application\n(1) Subject to these Regulations, the Competent Authority must\nconsider an application made under regulation 5F and may\ndetermine it by:\n(a) granting the licence conditionally or unconditionally; or\n(b) refusing to grant the licence.\n(2) If the Competent Authority grants a licence subject to conditions,\nthe conditions must be as prescribed in regulation 7 or 8 or as the\nCompetent Authority considers necessary in a particular case.\n(3) A licence must not be granted to a person who is under 18 years of\nage.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 11\n(4) A licence under this Division to sell shopgoods fireworks, other than\nby retail to the public during a retail purchase approved period,\nmust not be granted unless the Competent Authority receives a\ncertificate from the Commissioner of Police stating that, in the\nCommissioner's opinion, the relevant person in relation to the\napplication is an appropriate person to whom the licence may be\ngranted.\n(5) In forming the opinion about the relevant person, the Commissioner\nmust have regard to the following matters:\n(a) whether a criminal history check discloses that the relevant\nperson has been found guilty of a disqualifying offence;\n(b) any other material available to the Commissioner (for\nexample, criminal intelligence about a person associated with\nthe relevant person or the fact the relevant person is on bail in\nrelation to pending charges) that the Commissioner considers\nappropriate.\n(5A) The Commissioner must, within 28 days after receiving a request\nfor a certificate, issue, or refuse to issue, the certificate.\n(6) The certificate must be dated not more than 4 months earlier than\nthe date the application is received by the Competent Authority.\n(7) In this regulation:\nrelevant person, in relation to an application, means:\n(a) the individual who is applying for the licence; or\n(b) if the applicant is a body corporate – the individual who is the\nmanager of the business to which the licence would relate if\ngranted.\n","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"5J","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of licence","content":"5J Form of licence\nA licence must be in accordance with the approved form and must\nspecify the premises, ship or aircraft in relation to which it is issued.\n","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"5K","sectionType":"section","heading":"Variation etc. of conditions of licence","content":"5K Variation etc. of conditions of licence\n(1) The Competent Authority may serve on a licensee notice that a\ncondition of his or her licence is varied or revoked or that a new\ncondition has been added to his or her licence.\n(2) The variation, revocation or addition of a condition takes effect on\nservice of the notice under subregulation (1).\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 12\n(3) The licensee must, within 21 days of receiving a notice under\nsubregulation (1), produce his or her licence to the Competent\nAuthority for the variation, revocation or addition of the condition to\nbe endorsed on it.\n(4) A licensee may apply to the Competent Authority for a condition of\nhis or licence to be varied or revoked or for a new condition to be\nadded to his or her licence.\n(5) An application under subregulation (4) must:\n(a) be in writing; and\n(b) specify details of the condition in respect of which the variation\nor revocation is applied for or the condition that is to be added\nto the licence, as the case may be; and\n(c) be accompanied by the licence to which the application relates\nand the prescribed fee.\n(6) The Competent Authority, after receiving an application under\nsubregulation (4), may vary, revoke or add the condition as\nspecified in the application and must endorse the licence\naccordingly.\n","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"5L","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation or suspension of licence","content":"5L Cancellation or suspension of licence\n(1) The Competent Authority may, by instrument served on a licensee:\n(a) cancel; or\n(b) suspend for a period specified in the instrument,\na licence if:\n(c) the licensee has been found guilty of:\n(i) an offence against the Act or these Regulations; or\n(ii) an offence against a law of another jurisdiction that\nsubstantially corresponds with the Act or these\nRegulations; or\n(d) the licensee has contravened or failed to comply with:\n(i) a condition of the licence; or\n(ii) the written directions of an officer; or\n(e) the Competent Authority is of the opinion that, in the interests\nof any person, the licence should be cancelled or suspended.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 13\n(2) If a licence is cancelled under subregulation (1), the licensee must\nreturn the licence to the Competent Authority within 14 days of\nbeing notified that the licence has been cancelled.\nMaximum penalty: 17 penalty units.\n","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"5M","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appeals","content":"5M Appeals\n(1) A person who is dissatisfied with:\n(a) a decision of the Competent Authority under this Subdivision;\nor\n(b) a decision by the Commissioner of Police not to provide a\ncertificate that an applicant is an appropriate person to whom\na licence may be granted;\nmay appeal to the Local Court against the decision.\n(2) An appeal under subregulation (1) must:\n(a) be made within 28 days after the date on which the person\nreceived notice of the decision; and\n(b) be in writing setting out the grounds on which the person\nmakes the appeal.\n(3) A copy of the application must be served on the Competent\nAuthority and, if subregulation (1)(b) applies, the Commissioner of\nPolice.\n(4) The Local Court must conduct a hearing, in the manner it thinks fit,\ninto the reasons for the Competent Authority (or the Commissioner\nof Police, as the case may be) having made the decision appealed\nagainst.\n(5) The Local Court hearing an appeal has all the powers, duties and\nfunctions of the Competent Authority (or the Commissioner of\nPolice, as the case may be) in relation to the matter to which the\nappeal relates.\n(6) The Local Court must determine the appeal by:\n(a) confirming the decision of the Competent Authority (or the\nCommissioner of Police, as the case may be); or\n(b) varying the decision of the Competent Authority (or the\nCommissioner of Police, as the case may be) in any manner\nas it thinks fit; or\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 14\n(c) substituting the Local Court's own decision for the decision of\nthe Competent Authority (or the Commissioner of Police, as\nthe case may be); or\n(d) disallowing the decision of the Competent Authority (or the\nCommissioner of Police, as the case may be).\n(7) A determination under subregulation (6) takes effect:\n(a) on the date specified in the determination; or\n(b) if no date is specified – on the date of the determination.\n(8) If the appeal is against a decision by the Commissioner of Police\nnot to provide a certificate that an applicant is an appropriate\nperson to whom a licence may be granted, the Local Court must\ntake steps to maintain the confidentiality of classified information\nprovided to it by the Commissioner, including steps to receive\nevidence and hear argument about the information in the absence\nof the parties to the proceedings, their representatives and the\npublic, if the Court considers the classified information is criminal\nintelligence.\n(9) If the Local Court considers classified information is not criminal\nintelligence, the Court must allow the Commissioner of Police to\nwithdraw the classified information from consideration.\n(10) A person (other than the Commissioner of Police or a person\nauthorised by the Commissioner) must not disclose to any person:\n(a) information the Local Court considers is criminal intelligence;\nor\n(b) classified information that is withdrawn under\nsubregulation (9).\n(11) In this regulation:\nclassified information means information the Commissioner of\nPolice classifies as criminal intelligence.\ncriminal intelligence means:\n(a) information relating to actual or suspected criminal activity\n(whether in the Territory or elsewhere) the disclosure of which\ncould reasonably be expected to:\n(i) prejudice a criminal investigation; or\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 15\n(ii) enable the discovery of the existence or identity of a\nconfidential source of information relevant to law\nenforcement; or\n(iii) endanger a person's life or physical safety; or\n(b) information the disclosure of which could reasonably be\nexpected to reveal, and prejudice the effectiveness of, any of\nthe following:\n(i) police information-gathering or surveillance methods;\n(ii) police procedures for preventing, detecting, investigating\nor dealing with matters arising out of breaches or\nevasions of the law.\n","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"5N","sectionType":"section","heading":"Replacement licence","content":"5N Replacement licence\n(1) If a licence is lost, defaced or destroyed, the licensee may apply to\nthe Competent Authority for a replacement licence.\n(2) An application under subregulation (1) must be in the approved\nform and accompanied by:\n(a) a statutory declaration by the licensee setting out details of the\nloss, defacing or destruction; and\n(b) the prescribed fee.\n(3) A replacement licence must be in the same terms and subject to\nthe same conditions as the original licence.\n","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"General conditions","content":"7 General conditions\nA licence:\n(a) is not transferable;\n(b) is valid only in respect of:\n(i) the premises or vehicle in relation to which it is issued;\n(ii) the activity, nature, type and quantity of explosives\nspecified in it; and\n(iii) the person named in it or, where specified in the licence,\nthe employee, agent or person under the direct\nsupervision of the licensee; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 16\n(c) commences on the date of grant and remains in force until the\nexpiry date specified in the licence unless sooner cancelled or\nsuspended in accordance with these Regulations.\n","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"General precautions to be observed","content":"13 General precautions to be observed\nExcept in accordance with the Act or these Regulations, a person\nshall not, in respect of explosives, do any act that may cause fire,\nexplosion, spillage or the escape of explosives, or do any act that is\nnot reasonably necessary for the purposes of, or incidental to, the\nhandling of the explosives.\n","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Placing of notices by officer","content":"14 Placing of notices by officer\n(1) Where, under section 18(1)(k) or (3)(e) of the Act an officer has\ngiven a direction or, under section 21, takes an action authorised by\nthat section, he or she may, for the purposes of that direction or\naction, place a notice on the explosives or on or in any premises,\nvehicle, equipment or container used in the handling of the\nexplosives, to which the direction or action relates.\n(2) A notice under subregulation (1) may specify actions that are\nprohibited or measures to be taken in handling the explosives to\nwhich the notice relates.\n(3) An action that is prohibited by a notice under this regulation\nremains prohibited until such time as the notice is removed.\n(4) A person, other than an officer or a person authorized by an officer,\nshall not remove a notice placed in accordance with\nsubregulation (1) on explosives or on or in any premises, vehicle,\nequipment or container used in the handling of explosives.\n","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Explosives in unsafe condition not to be handled","content":"15 Explosives in unsafe condition not to be handled\nA person shall not:\n(a) manufacture explosives that are unsafe; or\n(b) import into the Territory, sell, or handle explosives that are not\nin good condition or are unsafe.\n","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Equipment for use with explosives","content":"16 Equipment for use with explosives\nA person shall not sell or supply equipment for use with explosives\nthat:\n(a) is unsafe for use with those explosives; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 17\n(b) where these Regulations prescribe requirements in relation to\nthe equipment when so used, does not conform to those\nrequirements.\n","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on age of employees, &c.","content":"17 Restriction on age of employees, &c.\nA person who has not attained the age of 16 years shall not be\nemployed or permitted to sell or handle explosives.\n","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interference with signs and labels","content":"23 Interference with signs and labels\nExcept in accordance with the Act or these Regulations a person\nshall not pull down, erase, mutilate or otherwise interfere with any\nnotice, sign, label or marking erected, affixed or made in pursuance\nof these Regulations.\n","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of theft, &c., of explosives","content":"24 Notification of theft, &c., of explosives\nA person shall immediately notify an officer or a member of the\nPolice Force upon becoming aware of the theft, loss of, or\nunauthorized interference with, explosives.\n","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Competent Authority or officer may inquire and report","content":"27 Competent Authority or officer may inquire and report\n(1) The Competent Authority or an officer nominated by the Competent\nAuthority, may inquire as he considers necessary into the\ncircumstances of a dangerous occurrence with a view to\nestablishing its cause and shall make a written report of his findings\nwhich, in the case of an officer other than the Competent Authority,\nshall be given to the Competent Authority.\n(2) In discharging his duty under subregulation (1), the Competent\nAuthority or an officer may require a person to inform him of what\nthat person knows concerning a dangerous occurrence and the\nperson shall comply with that requirement.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 18\n","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"70 Interpretation\n(1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:\nammonium nitrate explosive mixture means a substance\nconsisting of a mixture of ammonium nitrate with some other\nsubstance (other than an explosive) and which is impregnated with\nmineral oil or some other carbonaceous substance.\nauthorised explosive means an explosive the handling of which is\nauthorised under regulation 5E.\nblasting explosive means an explosive that is adapted and\nintended for blasting, and includes a detonator.\ncharge means explosives that are placed in a drill hole or other\nplace of use or the act of placing explosives in a drill hole or other\nplace of use.\ncontaining its own means of ignition means having a device,\nwhether attached to an explosive or forming part of it, that is\nadapted to explode or fire such explosive by heat, friction or\npercussion.\ndistress signals means signalling and similar devices being\nClass 1.2G, 1.3G or 1.4G explosives required, intended or adapted\nfor equipping a ship, vehicle or aircraft for emergency use and\nincludes highway flares, marine distress flares, line-carrying\nrockets, anti-hail rockets, signal rockets, smoke generators and\nlanding flares.\ndrill hole means a hole made for the purpose of placing explosives\nin position for use.\nfirearm has the same meaning as in the Firearms Act 1997.\nmisfire means a charge or part of a charge that, upon firing or\nattempted firing, fails to explode or function.\nnitro-compound explosives means all compounds or mixtures\ncontaining nitro-glycerine or nitro-glycol or nitro-glycerine and nitro-\nglycol that are used for blasting.\npermit to conduct a fireworks display means a permit to conduct\na fireworks display granted under regulation 141.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 19\npermit to handle explosives for special effects means a permit\nto handle explosives for special effects granted under\nregulation 143.\npropellant for firearms means propellant explosives adapted or\nintended for exclusive use as a propelling charge in safety\ncartridges.\nsafety cartridges means cartridges of Class 1.4S explosives for\nuse in firearms.\nshopgoods fireworks means fireworks that are Classes 1.4G\nand 1.4S explosives containing not more than 40 g of explosive or\nfirework composition.\nshotfirer means a person who is the holder of a shotfirer's\ncertificate granted under regulation 133.\n(2) Unless the contrary intention appears, where in this Part there is a\nrequirement to use letters, the lettering shall conform to Type B of\nAS 1744 \"Forms of letters and numerals for road signs\" and shall\nbe used on a contrasting background.\n","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application","content":"72 Application\nThis Part shall not apply to the handling or sale of:\n(a) amorces containing not more than 7.5 g of explosive for every\n1,000 dots of explosive;\n(b) snaps for bonbons containing not more than 2 g of explosives\nfor every 1,000 bonbons;\n(c) streamer cones or confetti bombs each containing not more\nthan 30 mg of explosives;\n(d) sparklers;\n(e) model rocket propellant devices each containing not more\nthan 20 g of explosives; and\n(f) other approved devices containing small amounts of\nexplosives.\n","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manufacture of explosives subject to conditions of licence","content":"73 Manufacture of explosives subject to conditions of licence\n(1) Subject to these Regulations, the manufacture of explosives shall\nbe in accordance with and subject to the conditions of a licence.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 20\n(2) For the purpose of subregulation (1), a licence includes a shotfirer's\ncertificate which authorizes the holder to manufacture ammonium\nnitrate explosive mixture for immediate use.\n","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records of manufacture","content":"74 Records of manufacture\n(1) In addition to any other requirement contained in these Regulations,\nthe holder of a licence authorizing the manufacture of explosives\nshall keep and maintain at the premises referred to in his licence a\nrecord in an approved form containing particulars of:\n(a) the quantities of explosives manufactured and the date of\nmanufacture;\n(b) the quantity of explosives sold or used and the date of sale or\nuse;\n(c) the place where explosives are used and the purpose for\nwhich used; and\n(d) the signature of the purchaser or user.\n","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"Div 3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosive","content":"Division 3 Manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosive\n","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quantity of ammonium nitrate explosive mixture manufactured","content":"75 Quantity of ammonium nitrate explosive mixture manufactured\n(1) Where ammonium nitrate explosive mixture is manufactured on\nsite, the quantity manufactured and the quantities of ammonium\nnitrate and any other ingredient for use in the manufacture shall be\nnot greater than that required for immediate use.\n(2) Where by reason of unusual circumstances it is not possible to\nimmediately use the quantity of ammonium nitrate explosive\nmixture referred to in subregulation (1), the mixture shall be stored\nin a magazine.\n","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Containers for ammonium nitrate explosive mixture","content":"76 Containers for ammonium nitrate explosive mixture\nA person shall not store or convey ammonium nitrate explosive\nmixture unless the mixture is stored or conveyed in closed leak-\nproof containers constructed of plastic, black-iron, black steel or\nother approved material and the containers are marked in\naccordance with regulation 89.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 21\n","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosive","content":"77 Conditions of manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosive\nAmmonium nitrate explosive mixture shall not be manufactured\nunless:\n(a) at the place of manufacture, in a prominent place, a notice is\ndisplayed bearing:\n(i) the words \"DANGER – EXPLOSIVES – NO SMOKING –\nKEEP FIRE AWAY\" in red capital letters not less than\n150 mm in height on a white background; and\n(ii) the class label for Class 1.1D explosives as specified in\nthe ADG Code;\n(b) the design and construction of a mechanical mixer, injector or\nother device used in the manufacture is approved;\n(c) any mechanical mixer, injector or other device used in the\nmanufacture is effectively bonded to provide a continuous\nelectrical path to earth;\n(d) a building in which the manufacture is carried out:\n(i) is open on not less than one side;\n(ii) has a floor of concrete or other approved material;\n(iii) is constructed with the least practicable quantity of\ntimber or other combustible material; and\n(iv) is equipped with not less than one fire hose reel or\nportable fire extinguisher of a water type with a rating not\nless than 2A and not less than one portable fire\nextinguisher of a dry chemical, vaporizing liquid or foam\ntype, with a rating not less than 40B and in addition,\nwhere the quantity of ammonium nitrate explosive\nmixture at any one time is more than one tonne, not less\nthan 2 fire hydrants installed at locations determined by\nthe Director of the Fire and Rescue Service;\n(e) a vehicle in which the ammonium nitrate explosive mixture is\nmanufactured conforms to the requirements specified in\nregulation 80 or is otherwise approved in accordance with that\nregulation; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 22\n(f) the manufacture complies with section 4 of Part 2 of AS 2187\n\"Explosives – Storage, transport and use\", where the\nmanufacture includes the use of ammonium nitrate and a fuel\noil mixture, with or without any other approved substance.\n","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Spillage of ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate explosive","content":"78 Spillage of ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate explosive\nA person who spills any ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate\nexplosive mixture shall immediately dispose of the spillage in such\na manner as to minimize the risk of fire.\n","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Separation distances","content":"79 Separation distances\n(1) A building or place used for the manufacture of ammonium nitrate\nexplosive mixture shall, unless otherwise approved, be separated\nfrom an exposure referred to in column 1 of Table 2 by the distance\nspecified in column 2 of that table.\nTABLE 2\nSeparation Distances from Buildings and Places used for the Manufacture of\nAmmonium Nitrate Explosive Mixture\nExposure Separation distance in metres\nProtected works, other than the store\nfor the ammonium nitrate used in the\nmanufacture\nProtected place 45\nNaked flame or other source of\nignition\nCombustible material, other than that\nrequired for the manufacture of the\nammonium nitrate explosive mixture\nCombustible liquids in quantities\ngreater than 250 L\n(2) A person who manufactures ammonium nitrate explosive mixture\nfor immediate use shall ensure that all detonators, priming charges\nand detonating cords are stored in strong, secure receptacles not\nless than 10 m from the mixture until such time as they are to be\nused with the mixture.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 23\n","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosive mixture in","content":"80 Manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosive mixture in\nvehicles\n(1) Subject to subregulation (2), ammonium nitrate explosive mixture\nshall not be manufactured in a vehicle unless:\n(a) the vehicle is powered by a compression ignition engine,\nutilizing fuel having a flash point not less than 61°C;\n(b) the exhaust system of the vehicle:\n(i) discharges away from any tanks or accessories at a\nlevel not lower than the top of the highest part of the\nvehicle; and\n(ii) is separated from the vehicle along its vertical length by\na shield not less than 100 mm larger in diameter than\nthe exhaust pipe, which shield has the front side left\nopen or perforated to the extent of not less than 60% for\none-third of its circumference;\n(c) where the engine or exhaust system other than the vertical\nsection, extends beyond, or is exposed at the rear of the\ncabin, the engine and exhaust is shielded from overhead\nspillage by a metal shield which provides not less than\n500 mm separation distance between the shield and any hot\nportion of the engine or exhaust system, and a separation\ndistance of not less than 75 mm between the shield and any\nportion of the vehicle used for carrying ingredients for use in\nthe manufacture of the ammonium nitrate explosive mixture;\n(d) all electrical equipment is located to the rear of the cabin of\nthe vehicle in accordance with Part 1 of AS 1076 \"Code of\npractice for selection, installation and maintenance of\nelectrical apparatus and associated equipment for use in\nexplosive atmospheres (other than mining applications)\".\n(e) the injector or other device for loading, fitted to the vehicle, is\nelectrically continuous with the vehicle and has a resistance of\nnot more than 2 ohm for its total length;\n(f) all wiring outside and to the rear of the cabin of the vehicle is\nenclosed in conduit and each circuit is protected by a fuse or\nmanual reset circuit breaker which shall be not more than the\nrated current carrying capacity of the conductor; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 24\n(g) any battery in the vehicle is firmly secured to prevent\nmovement in the event of the overturn of the vehicle and is\nfitted with an insulated cover and a cut-off switch which is\nlocated in a position that is easily accessible and clearly\nlabelled.\n(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), the Competent Authority may\napprove the manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosive mixture in\na vehicle which does not comply with the requirements of\nsubregulation (1).\n(3) A vehicle used for the manufacture of ammonium nitrate explosive\nmixture shall not be used for the storage or conveyance of\ndetonators or other explosives.\n","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Filling of safety cartridges in premises","content":"81 Filling of safety cartridges in premises\n(1) Where the filling of safety cartridges with explosives is carried out it\nshall be carried out in a room:\n(a) to which the public does not have access;\n(b) in which only work connected with the filling of the safety\ncartridges shall be carried on;\n(c) in which no more than 10 kg of explosives is stored at any one\ntime;\n(d) from which materials of a highly combustible nature,\nflammable liquids, naked flames or other source of ignition or\nany item likely to cause fire or explosion are excluded;\n(e) the work area of which shall not contain exposed iron or steel\nand shall be free from grit;\n(f) in which is installed not less than one fire hose reel or one\nportable fire extinguisher of the water type with a rating of not\nless than 2A; and\n(g) which is approved where the filling is for the purpose of the\nsale of the safety cartridges.\n(2) The requirements of subregulation (1) are the prescribed manner\nfor the purposes of regulation 3(2).\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 25\n","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Request for authorization of explosives","content":"82 Request for authorization of explosives\n(1) A person may request the Competent Authority to authorize, in\naccordance with regulation 5E, the handling of an explosive or\nclass of explosive.\n(2) Where a person makes a request in accordance with\nsubregulation (1) he shall supply to the Competent Authority:\n(a) as far as is practicable particulars of:\n(i) the composition of the explosive, including the\npercentage by mass or volume that each ingredient\nbears to the whole;\n(ii) the substance or substances which it is desired shall be\napproved as a substitute or substitutes for a specified\ningredient;\n(iii) the physical description of the explosive, including\npackaging;\n(iv) the manufacture's recommended method of use of the\nexplosive; and\n(v) the performance characteristics of the explosive,\nincluding velocity of detonation, any unusual\ndecomposition products and estimated shelf life; and\n(b) samples of the explosive when requested by the Competent\nAuthority.\n(3) A request in accordance with subregulation (1) shall be in writing\nand accompanied by the prescribed fee.\n","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealing with unauthorized explosives","content":"83 Dealing with unauthorized explosives\nA person shall not import or export from the Territory an explosive\nwhich is not an authorized explosive.\n","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Import or export of prescribed explosives","content":"84 Import or export of prescribed explosives\n(1) For the purposes of regulation 5C, all explosives (other than safety\ncartridges and distress signals) are prescribed.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 26\n(2) A person who imports or exports explosives (other than safety\ncartridges and distress signals) into or out of the Territory shall\nnotify the Competent Authority of:\n(a) his intention to import or export explosives; and\n(b) the arrival into the Territory of explosives.\n","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Record of imports","content":"85 Record of imports\n(1) A person who imports explosives (other than safety cartridges and\ndistress signals) into the Territory shall maintain in respect of those\nexplosives a record in an approved form containing particulars of:\n(a) the date and means of importation;\n(b) the type and quantity of explosives imported;\n(c) the name of the manufacturer and the date of manufacture;\nand\n(d) the name and address of the consignor.\n","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Record of exports","content":"86 Record of exports\n(1) A person who exports explosives (other than safely cartridges and\ndistress signals) out of the Territory shall maintain a record in an\napproved form containing particulars of:\n(a) the date of receipt of, and the name of the person who\nsupplied, the explosives to be exported;\n(b) the date of export;\n(c) the type and quantity of explosives exported;\n(d) the place of loading and the means of export; and\n(e) the name and address of the consignee.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 27\n","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"Div 6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Packaging of explosives","content":"Division 6 Packaging of explosives\n","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional packaging requirement for explosives","content":"87 Additional packaging requirement for explosives\nPackaging used for explosives shall conform with the following:\n(a) the outer packaging shall not contain explosives in excess of\n25 kg;\n(b) the interior of all packaging shall be kept clean and free from\ngrit; and\n(c) unless otherwise approved, iron or steel shall not be used in\nthe construction of any packaging unless it is covered or\nguarded in such a manner as to prevent the exposure of the\niron or steel.\n","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Packaging not to contain different explosives, &c.","content":"88 Packaging not to contain different explosives, &c.\n(1) Subject to subregulation (2), packaging containing explosives shall\nnot be used to store, at the same time, a different Class or\ncompatibility group of explosive, or be used to store any other\narticle or substance other than material used for packaging.\n(2) Regulation (1) shall not prohibit:\n(a) the placing in one outer packaging of inner packaging\ncontaining one kind of propellant for firearms together with\ninner packaging containing another kind of propellant for\nfirearms; or\n(b) the placing of an article that is not of a flammable or explosive\nnature or likely to cause fire or explosion with Class 1.4S,\n1.3G or 1.4G explosives.\n","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Marking of packaging for explosives","content":"89 Marking of packaging for explosives\n(2) All outer and intermediate packaging containing explosives shall be\nmarked with:\n(a) the word \"EXPLOSIVES\" in capital letters not less than 25 mm\nin height or if that is not possible having regard to the size of\nthe packaging as large as is practicable;\n(b) the class label specified in the ADG Code for the Class and\ncompatibility group of the explosives, with the label having\nsides not less than 100 mm in length or if that is not possible\nhaving regard to the size of the packaging as large as is\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 28\npracticable; and\n(c) letters not less than 15 mm high, showing:\n(i) the technical name of the explosives or the name\napproved for the explosives;\n(ii) the UN Number for the explosives;\n(iii) the name of the manufacturer;\n(iv) the date of manufacture; and\n(v) the weight of the explosives contained in the package.\nUN Number means the UN Number as defined in the Australian\nCode for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, third\nedition, approved by the Workplace Relations Minister’s Council, as\namended from time to time.\n","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Marking of explosives","content":"90 Marking of explosives\n(1) An individual cartridge, canister or bag of blasting explosives not\ncontaining its own means of ignition (other than detonators) shall be\nmarked with the word \"EXPLOSIVE\" in capital letters not less than\n7 mm in height together with the name of the explosive.\n(2) The outside of a detonator, not being a detonating relay, shall be\nclearly marked with the words \"DETONATOR\" or \"BLASTING CAP\"\nand \"EXPLOSIVE DANGER\" in capital letters not less than 3 mm in\nheight.\n(3) The outside of a detonating relay shall be clearly marked with the\nwords \"EXPLOSIVE DANGER\" in capital letters not less than 3 mm\nin height.\n(4) In the case of shopgoods fireworks, the immediate packaging, or\nindividual fireworks if sold singly, shall be marked with directions,\nwritten in English, for the safe use and ignition of the fireworks.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 29\n","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quantity of explosives stored without licence","content":"91 Quantity of explosives stored without licence\nFor regulation 4(3)(b), a person is exempt from the requirement of\nregulation 4(1) to store explosives in accordance with the terms and\nconditions of a licence in respect of:\n(a) the storage of explosives that are not stored for sale, where\nthe quantity is not more than that specified in column 2 of\nTable 3 opposite to the explosive specified in column 1 of that\ntable:\nTABLE 3\nSafety cartridges 50 kg\nPropellant for firearms 10 kg\nDistress signals 10 kg\n(b) the storage of explosives where the quantity does not exceed\nthat specified in column 2 of Table 4 opposite to the explosive\nspecified in column 1 of that table, by a shotfirer on land\nowned by him and outside of a town provided the explosives\nare stored in a secure place not less than 50 m from a building\nused for habitation and the explosives are used for a lawful\npurpose by the shotfirer within 3 months after the date of\npurchase:\nTABLE 4\nBlasting explosives, other than detonators 5 kg\nDetonators 110 (in number)\nDetonating cord 350 m\nIgniters/safety fuse 50 kg\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 30\n(c) the storage in an approved place of explosives for sale where\nthe quantity does not exceed that specified in column 2 of\nTable 5 opposite to the explosive specified in column 1 of that\ntable:\nTABLE 5\nSafety cartridges 100 kg\nPropellant for firearms 100 kg\nDistress signals 50 kg\n","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of storage","content":"92 Conditions of storage\n(1) Where explosives are stored in or on premises in accordance with\nregulation 91, they shall be stored in accordance with this\n(2) Propellant for firearms, blasting explosives (other than detonators)\nand detonating cord shall be stored in a securely locked container\naccessible only to the person storing the explosive and no\nfuse-lighters or matches shall be stored in the container.\n(3) Detonators shall be stored in a securely locked container containing\nonly detonators, located in a building which is kept securely locked\nat all times except when a person is in the building exercising\nsupervision and the detonators are stored away from all other\nexplosives.\n(4) Distress signals, stored otherwise than for sale, shall be stored in a\nspark proof container which shall not contain matches.\n(5) Safety cartridges, stored otherwise than for sale, and safety fuses,\nshall be stored in a secure, dry place away from other explosives.\n(7) Where distress signals are stored for sale:\n(a) they shall be stored in a room which is:\n(i) constructed of non-combustible material;\n(ii) not accessible to the public; and\n(iii) not attached to a building used or partly used for\nhabitation;\n(b) they shall not be stored within 3 m of other dangerous goods;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 31\n(c) a notice bearing the words \"EXPLOSIVES – DISTRESS\nSIGNALS\" in letters not less than 50 mm in height shall be\ndisplayed in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the room\nin which they are stored;\n(d) they shall be stored in their original outer packaging or a\nspark-proof container marked with the words \"DISTRESS\nSIGNALS\" in letters not less than 50 mm in height on the\noutside of the container;\n(e) not more than 25 kg of them shall be stored in an outer\npackaging or spark-proof container at any one time; and\n(f) a fire hose reel or a water type portable fire extinguisher with a\nrating not less than 2A shall be installed in the room in which\nthey are stored.\n(8) Where safety cartridges are stored for sale, they shall be stored:\n(a) in premises that are kept securely locked at all times when\nunattended:\n(i) in a locked room in their original outer packaging in\nwhich they were received; or\n(ii) in intermediate packaging in or on a shelf, cupboard or\nsimilar receptacle provided:\n(A) the safety cartridges are located so that\nunauthorized persons are prevented from having\naccess to them;\n(B) the maximum quantity of safety cartridges exposed\nfor sale at any one time does not exceed 5 kg; and\n(C) the safety cartridges are not located in or near a\nwindow or on a sales counter in the premises; and\n(b) so that they are separated from other dangerous goods by a\npartition or by distance or both sufficient to prevent a fire or\nexplosion in either the safety cartridges or the other\ndangerous goods being communicated to the other.\n","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"92A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of storage – shopgoods fireworks","content":"92A Conditions of storage – shopgoods fireworks\n(1) A person who stores shopgoods fireworks otherwise than for sale\nmust store them in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2187,\nExplosives – Storage, transport and use.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 32\n(2) If shopgoods fireworks are stored for retail sale:\n(a) the fireworks must not be displayed, stored or exposed in any\nwindow, unenclosed place or space, or on a floor other than\nthe ground floor; and\n(b) if displayed for sale, the fireworks must be stored in a spark-\nproof container or display counter which is:\n(i) conspicuously labelled on the outside with the word\n\"FIREWORKS\" in letters not less than 50 mm in height;\nand\n(ii) not accessible to the public; and\n(iii) kept closed except when fireworks are being placed in or\nremoved from it; and\n(c) if stored in a room to which the public does not have access,\nthe fireworks must be stored in their original outer packaging\nor in a spark-proof container with the words \"FIREWORKS\" in\nletters not less than 50 mm in height on the outside of the\ncontainer and the entrance to the room must be marked with\nthe words \"EXPLOSIVES – FIREWORKS\" in letters not less\nthan 75 mm in height; and\n(d) not more than 50 kg of fireworks are to be stored in an outer\npackaging or spark-proof container at any time; and\n(e) not more than 100 kg of fireworks are to be stored in a display\ncounter at any time; and\n(f) artificial lighting, matches or similar materials must not be\nplaced in a spark-proof container or a display cabinet\ncontaining fireworks; and\n(g) all outer packaging, spark-proof containers and display\ncabinets containing fireworks must be located away from exits\nand other areas where they could impede the free movement\nof persons in the premises; and\n(h) all outer packaging, spark-proof containers and display\ncabinets containing fireworks must be located away from other\ndangerous goods and combustible material; and\n(i) at least one notice bearing the words \"DANGER –\nFIREWORKS – NO SMOKING\" in letters not less than 75 mm\nin height must be conspicuously displayed on the outside of\neach spark-proof container or display cabinet in which the\nfireworks are displayed for sale; and\n\n","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"Div 8A","sectionType":"division","heading":"Explosives reserves and government magazines","content":"Division 8A Explosives reserves and government magazines\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 33\n(j) all areas in which the fireworks are stored or sold must have:\n(i) installed a fire hose reel or water type portable fire\nextinguisher with a rating of not less than 2A; and\n(ii) access to a 3A40BE dry chemical powder fire\nextinguisher; and\n(k) all areas in which the fireworks are stored or sold must be\napproved by an officer or the Director of the Fire and Rescue\nService.\n","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"93","sectionType":"section","heading":"Place for storage of explosives","content":"93 Place for storage of explosives\nExplosives stored in or on premises other than in accordance with\nregulation 92 or 92A must be stored in:\n(a) a magazine;\n(b) a government explosives magazine; or\n(c) premises specified in a licence which authorizes the\nmanufacture or storage of explosives.\nDivision 8A Explosives reserves and government magazines\n","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"94A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Government explosives reserves and magazines","content":"94A Government explosives reserves and magazines\n(1) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, declare Crown land\nwithin the meaning of the Crown Lands Act 1992 to be a\ngovernment explosives reserve.\n(2) The Competent Authority may establish government explosives\nmagazines in the places, buildings or other structures that the\nCompetent Authority thinks fit.\n","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"94B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Magazines","content":"94B Magazines\n(1) A person may apply to the Competent Authority for approval to:\n(a) keep a magazine on a government explosives reserve; or\n(b) store explosives in a government explosives magazine.\n(2) An application must be accompanied by the prescribed fee.\n(3) The Competent Authority must consider the application and may:\n(a) grant the approval, either conditionally or unconditionally; or\n(b) refuse to grant the approval.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 34\n","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"94C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Terms of approval to be observed","content":"94C Terms of approval to be observed\nA person who is granted an approval under regulation 94B must\ncomply with and not contravene the terms and conditions of the\napproval.\n","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"Div 8C","sectionType":"division","heading":"Trespass in respect of reserves, magazines,","content":"Division 8C Trespass in respect of reserves, magazines,\nlicensed premises etc.\n","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"94H","sectionType":"section","heading":"Trespass in respect of reserves, magazines, licensed premises","content":"94H Trespass in respect of reserves, magazines, licensed premises\netc.\nA person must not enter or remain without lawful authority in a\ngovernment explosives reserve, a government magazine, premises\nspecified in a licence or a vehicle, ship or aircraft conveying\ndangerous goods.\n","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"94J","sectionType":"section","heading":"Precautions to be observed","content":"94J Precautions to be observed\nA person on a government explosives reserve, government\nexplosives magazine, a place specified in a licence or a vehicle,\nship or aircraft conveying dangerous goods must not do any act\nwhich would tend to cause an explosion or fire or the release or\nspillage of dangerous goods in or about the reserve, magazine,\nplace, vehicle, ship or aircraft.\n","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"94K","sectionType":"section","heading":"Arrest without warning","content":"94K Arrest without warning\nAn officer, a member of the Police Force or the owner, occupier,\ndriver or person in charge of any premises, vehicle, ship or aircraft\nreferred to in regulation 94H or 94J, or a person authorised by any\nof those persons, may arrest without warrant any person found\ncommitting an offence against regulation 94H or 94J in respect of\nthe premises, vehicle, ship or aircraft.\n","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"127","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption from requirement to be licensed","content":"127 Exemption from requirement to be licensed\nA person selling safety cartridges or distress signals is exempt from\nregulation 5B(1).\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 35\n","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"128","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sales book","content":"128 Sales book\nA licensee who sells explosives (other than safety cartridges,\ndistress signals and shopgoods fireworks) shall maintain an\napproved sales book containing in respect of each sale of\nexplosives:\n(a) particulars of:\n(i) the type and quantity of explosives sold;\n(ii) the name and address of the purchaser;\n(iii) the date of the sale; and\n(iv) the address or location at which the explosives are to be\n(b) the signature of the purchaser of the explosives or the person\ntaking possession of the explosives on behalf of the\npurchaser.\n","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"129","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale of explosives","content":"129 Sale of explosives\n(1) A licensee must not sell explosives (other than safety cartridges,\ndistress signals and propellant for firearms) unless:\n(a) the purchaser:\n(i) holds:\n(A) a licence to possess explosives; or\n(B) a permit to conduct a fireworks display; or\n(C) a permit to handle explosives for special effects; or\n(ii) is purchasing shopgoods fireworks during a retail\npurchase approved period; and\n(b) if the purchaser holds a licence or permit mentioned in\nparagraph (a)(i):\n(i) the purchaser supplies the particulars required to be\nrecorded in the sales book; and\n(ii) the purchase does not constitute a contravention of the\nlicence or permit.\n(2) A person must not sell an explosive unless the explosive is an\nauthorised explosive.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 36\n(3) A person must not sell an explosive (other than a safety cartridge)\nto a person who is under the age of 18 years.\n(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against\nsubregulation (3) if the defendant proves that:\n(a) immediately before the sale, the person who sold the\nexplosive was shown photographic identification indicating the\npurchaser was over the age of 18 years; and\n(b) a reasonable person would have had no reason to suspect\nthat the photographic identification was false or related to\nanother person.\n(5) A person must not sell a safety cartridge or propellant for a firearm\nunless the purchaser holds a licence under the Firearms Act 1997.\n(6) A person must not sell an explosive to a person who is intoxicated.\n(7) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against\nsubregulation (6) if the defendant proves that a reasonable person\nwould have had no reason to suspect that the person was\nintoxicated.\n","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"130","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval of single sale without licence","content":"130 Approval of single sale without licence\n(1) For regulation 5B(3), the Competent Authority may in respect of a\nsingle sale of explosives, exempt a person from the requirement of\nregulation 5B(1) to sell explosives only in accordance with the\nterms and conditions of a licence.\n(2) A person may apply to the Competent Authority for an exemption\nunder subregulation (1) and the Competent Authority may grant or\nrefuse to grant the exemption applied for.\n(3) Where the Competent Authority grants an exemption under\nsubregulation (2) he may grant it subject to such conditions as he\nthinks fit.\n(4) A person granted an exemption under subregulation (2) shall\ncomply with any conditions to which the exemption is subject.\n","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"131","sectionType":"section","heading":"Possession of certain explosives","content":"131 Possession of certain explosives\n(3) The holder of a licence to possess explosives shall not purchase or\nbe in possession of explosives:\n(a) that he is not permitted by his licence to possess; or\n(b) in a quantity greater than that permitted by his licence.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 37\n(4) The holder of a licence to possess explosives, or a person acting\non his behalf, shall at the time of purchasing the explosives:\n(a) upon request by the person selling the explosives, produce his\nlicence, or the licence of the person on whose behalf he is\nacting;\n(b) state his name and address or the name and address of the\nperson on whose behalf he is acting;\n(c) state the address or location at which the explosives are to be\n(d) sign his name in the sales book.\n(5) A person shall not make a false or misleading statement in respect\nof a matter referred to in subregulation (4).\n","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"132","sectionType":"section","heading":"Shotfirer's certificate required for blasting explosives","content":"132 Shotfirer's certificate required for blasting explosives\n(1) A person shall not fire a charge of blasting explosives unless he is a\nshotfirer.\n(2) A person shall not assist in the preparation of a charge of blasting\nexplosives unless he is:\n(a) a shotfirer; or\n(b) has attained the age of 18 years and is under the supervision\nof a shotfirer.\n","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"133","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for shotfirer's certificate","content":"133 Application for shotfirer's certificate\n(1) A person may apply in an approved form to the Competent\nAuthority for a shotfirer's certificate.\n(2) An application under subregulation (1) shall contain particulars of:\n(a) the purpose for which the certificate is required; and\n(b) details of the applicant's experience in the handling of blasting\nexplosives,\nand shall be accompanied by:\n(c) a recent photograph approximately 40 mm x 50 mm in size, of\npassport type, of the applicant; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 38\n(d) a specimen signature of the applicant; and\n(e) a statutory declaration by the applicant that he is not suffering\nfrom defective hearing, defective vision or a physical infirmity\nlikely to interfere with the efficient and safe discharge of his\nduties as a shotfirer; and\n(f) the prescribed fee.\n(3) The Competent Authority shall not grant a shotfirer's certificate\nunless he is satisfied that the applicant:\n(a) has attained the age of 18 years;\n(b) is sufficiently fluent in the English language to be able to\nunderstand directions relating to the use of blasting\n(c) has a sound knowledge of the theory of the use of blasting\n(d) has not been convicted of a criminal offence which in the\nopinion of the Competent Authority would make the applicant\nunsuitable to be a shotfirer;\n(e) has demonstrated his practical ability to use blasting\nexplosives for the purpose for which he intends to use them\nand to fire blasting explosives by the method or methods that\nhe intends to use; and\n(f) is not suffering from defective hearing, defective vision or a\nphysical infirmity likely to interfere with the efficient and safe\ndischarge is his duties as a shotfirer.\n","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"134","sectionType":"section","heading":"Shotfirer's certificate","content":"134 Shotfirer's certificate\n(1) A shotfirer's certificate shall be in an approved form and shall\nspecify:\n(a) the type of work for which the shotfirer may use blasting\n(b) the method of firing blasting explosives that the shotfirer may\nuse; and\n(c) such other conditions as the Competent Authority thinks fit.\n(2) A shotfirer's certificate may authorize a shotfirer to manufacture\nammonium nitrate explosive mixture for immediate use.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 39\n","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"135","sectionType":"section","heading":"Shotfirer to observe conditions of certificate","content":"135 Shotfirer to observe conditions of certificate\nA shotfirer shall:\n(a) use blasting explosives only for the type of work specified in\nhis shotfirer's certificate;\n(b) use only the method of firing a charge of blasting explosive as\nspecified in his shotfirer's certificate;\n(c) observe the conditions specified in his shotfirer's certificate;\nand\n(d) manufacture ammonium nitrate explosive mixture only if\nauthorized by his shotfirer's certificate.\n","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"136","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of blasting explosives","content":"136 Use of blasting explosives\n(1) Subject to these Regulations, the use of blasting explosives shall\nbe in accordance with Part 2 of AS 2187 \"Explosives – Storage,\ntransport and use\" with the exception that the minimum length of\nsafety fuse which may be used shall be 1.25 m.\n(2) A person who conveys blasting explosives (other than in a vehicle)\nfrom a storage place or magazine shall convey them in a container\nof a type approved by an officer.\n(3) A person who uses blasting explosives shall return all surplus in\nexcess of that required for immediate use to the storage place or\nmagazine specified in his licence.\n","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"137","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional precautions","content":"137 Additional precautions\n(1) A shotfirer in charge of blasting shall, before firing an explosive\ncharge, ensure that:\n(a) to prevent the entry of a person or vehicle to the place of\nblasting:\n(i) all points of access to the place are guarded or locked;\nor\n(ii) where the blasting is to be carried out in a public street\nor on a highway persons and approved warning devices\nare employed on approaches to the place of blasting;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 40\n(b) there is prominently displayed at each point of access to and\napproaches to the site of the blasting:\n(i) a sign not less than 1,000 mm x 1,000 mm in size with\nthe words:\n\"DANGER\nBLASTING\nOBEY SIGNALS\"\nin white capital letters not less than 150 mm in height on\na red background;\n(ii) where electric detonators are to be used to fire blasting\nexplosives, a sign not less than 1,000 mm x 1,000 mm in\nsize with the words:\n\"DANGER\nBLASTING\nSWITCH OFF\nRADIO\nTRANSMITTERS\"\nin white capital letters not less than 150 mm in height on\na red background;\n(c) the owners or occupiers of properties adjoining the site of the\nblasting are advised of the intention to undertake blasting;\n(d) an approved audible warning signal is given in accordance\nwith section 8.1 of Part 2 of AS 2187 \"Explosives – Storage,\ntransport and use \"; and\n(e) where there is a possibility of injury or damage being caused\nto a person or property by flying rock or other material, the\ncharge is covered with blasting mats or other method of\ncovering approved by an officer.\n(2) The Competent Authority may require a shotfirer to monitor, in an\napproved manner, the intensity of ground vibrations arising from\nblasting, where blasting is carried out in the proximity of a building\nor other structure and the shotfirer shall monitor the ground\nvibrations accordingly.\n","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"138","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsibilities during blasting","content":"138 Responsibilities during blasting\n(1) A person in charge of works for which blasting explosives are used\nshall ensure that these Regulations are complied with and that the\nfiring of blasting explosives is carried out by a shotfirer.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 41\n(2) A shotfirer who uses blasting explosives shall ensure that all\nunexploded explosives are removed from the blasting site or made\nsafe in accordance with section 9 of Part 2 of AS 2187\n\"Explosives – Storage, transport and use\".\n(3) A person shall not use blasting explosives in a municipality or town\nexcept with the permission of an authorized person and in\naccordance with directions, if any, given by that authorized person.\n(4) In this regulation:\nauthorized person means:\n(a) an officer; or\n(b) where the local government council of a municipality has\ndesignated in respect of its municipality an authorized person\nfor the purpose of this regulation, that designated person.\nmunicipality means a municipality constituted and in existence\nunder the Local Government Act 2019.\n","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"139","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purchase of shopgoods fireworks","content":"139 Purchase of shopgoods fireworks\nThe Minister may, by Gazette notice, approve a period of time (the\nretail purchase approved period) during which a person, who is\nnot a licensee or the holder of a permit under regulation 141 or 143,\nmay purchase and possess shopgoods fireworks.\nNote\nRegulation 5D(2) provides that the possession of shopgoods fireworks during an\napproved period under this regulation is not an offence.\n","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"140","sectionType":"section","heading":"Possession and ignition of fireworks","content":"140 Possession and ignition of fireworks\n(1) The Minister may, by Gazette notice, approve a period of time (the\napproved possession period) during which a person may\npossess, throw, ignite or explode shopgoods fireworks.\nNote for subregulation (1)\nRegulation 5D(2) provides that the possession of shopgoods fireworks during an\napproved period under this regulation is not an offence.\n(2) A person (other than a permit holder under regulation 141 or 143)\nmay only throw, ignite or explode a firework:\n(a) if the firework is a shopgoods firework; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 42\n(b) during the approved period.\n(3) A person must not throw, ignite or explode a firework in a way likely\nto damage property or injure a person or animal.\n","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"140A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provisions relating to approval under regulation 139 or 140","content":"140A Provisions relating to approval under regulation 139 or 140\n(1) An approval may be made subject to conditions specified in it,\nincluding a condition the approval does not apply to a place\nspecified in it for all or part of the approved period to which the\napproval relates.\nNote for subregulation (1)\nThis subregulation does not limit section 42 of the Interpretation Act 1978.\n(2) To remove doubt, a provision of By-laws is not a duplication of, and\ndoes not overlap with, this regulation, regulation 139 or 140 or an\napproval only because the provision generally prohibits a person\nthrowing or igniting relevant fireworks in a public place even if, on a\nparticular day specified in the By-laws, a person is allowed to ignite\nrelevant fireworks other than at a specified place.\napproval means either of the following:\n(a) an approval under regulation 139 in relation to a retail\npurchase approved period under that regulation;\n(b) an approval under regulation 140 in relation to an approved\npossession period under that regulation.\nat, in relation to a specified place, includes in and on the specified\nplace.\nBy-laws means By-laws of a local government council whether\nmade before or after the commencement of this regulation.\npermit holder means the holder of a permit granted under\nregulation 141 or 143.\nrelevant fireworks means:\n(a) shopgoods fireworks; or\n(b) things (however described) that include shopgoods fireworks.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 43\nspecified place means a place specified in an approval as\nmentioned in subregulation (1).\n","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"141","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permit for fireworks display","content":"141 Permit for fireworks display\n(1) A person may apply to the Competent Authority, in an approved\nform, for a permit to conduct a fireworks display.\n(1A) An application under subregulation (1) must be accompanied by the\nprescribed fee.\n(2) The Competent Authority on receipt of an application under\nsubregulation (1) may grant the application subject to such\nconditions as he thinks fit or may refuse to grant the application.\n(3) The holder of a permit to conduct a fireworks display may throw,\nignite or explode fireworks in accordance with these Regulations\nand the conditions, if any, specified in the permit.\n(4) The Competent Authority shall not grant a permit under this\nregulation unless he is satisfied that:\n(a) the fireworks display will be organized and conducted with due\nregard to the safety of persons and property; and\n(b) the approval of the Director of the Fire and Rescue Service,\nthe Commissioner of Police and, where applicable, the council\nof the municipality in which it is proposed the fireworks display\ntakes place, has been obtained.\n","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"142","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements in respect of public fireworks display","content":"142 Requirements in respect of public fireworks display\nThe holder of a permit to conduct a fireworks display in a public\nplace shall ensure that:\n(a) barriers or other restraining mechanisms are constructed at a\nsafe distance from the place where the fireworks are to be\nignited and only persons engaged in igniting the fireworks are\nallowed inside the barriers or restraining mechanisms;\n(b) warnings, by means of notices and clearly audible public\nannouncement, are given of the danger of approaching within\nthe vicinity of the place where the fireworks are to be ignited;\n(c) the place where the fireworks are to be ignited and the\ndirection of firing of aerial fireworks is separated from a\nprotected place, protected work or combustible material so as\nto eliminate the danger of fire or damage to the protected\nplace, protected work or the combustible material;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 44\n(d) fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment as\nrequired by the permit, an officer or by the Director of the Fire\nand Rescue Service, are provided;\n(e) equipment to be used in the ignition of the fireworks is of\nsufficient strength and used in a safe manner;\n(f) the fireworks display ceases where there is any danger to the\npublic or property and that the display does not resume until\nall such danger is removed; and\n(g) all fireworks that fail to ignite are made safe and removed from\nthe display area on completion of the display.\n","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"143","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permit to handle explosives for special effects","content":"143 Permit to handle explosives for special effects\n(1) A person may apply to the Competent Authority for a permit to\nhandle explosives for the purpose of special effects as specified in\nhis application.\n(1A) An application under subregulation (1) must be accompanied by the\nprescribed fee.\n(2) The Competent Authority on receipt of an application under\nsubregulation (1) may grant the application subject to such\nconditions as he thinks fit, or may refuse to grant the application.\n(3) The holder of a permit to handle explosives for special effects may,\nin accordance with these Regulations and conditions, if any,\nspecified in his permit, handle explosives.\n","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"170","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"170 Interpretation\n(1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:\nautogas certificate means an autogas certificate granted under\nregulation 201 and includes a renewal of an autogas certificate.\nautogas system means a fuel gas system which is fitted to a\nvehicle, ship or machine and which is designed for use with fuel gas\nto be consumed by an internal combustion engine which is installed\nin, or forms part of, that vehicle, ship or machine.\ncertificate means a gasfitting certificate granted under\nregulation 173 and includes a renewal of a gasfitting certificate.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 45\nfuel gas system means an assembly of equipment consisting of a\ngas container or connection to a gas main and devices, including\nrelief valves, excess flow valves, pressure regulators, gas\nappliances and pipes, connecting such devices.\ngas appliance means a device that uses fuel gas to produce light,\nheat or power.\ngas container means a storage vessel used for fuel gas and\nincludes a gas cylinder or gas tank.\ngas cylinder means a welded or brazed steel pressure vessel used\nfor the storage of fuel gas having a capacity not more than 500 L.\ngasfitting means work of installing, repairing removing, altering or\nother work in connection with any fuel gas system, gas appliance,\ngas container, gas main, pipe, flue or other fitting used, designed or\nintended for use in or in connection with the supply, use or\ndistribution of fuel gas, but does not include the connection or\ndisconnection of a gas cylinder which is not filled on the premises\nor work of installing, repairing, removing, altering or other work in\nconnection with an autogas system.\ngas main means a pipe conveying fuel gas for supply to 2 or more\nconsumers.\ngas supplier means a person approved as a gas supplier in\naccordance with regulation 187.\ngas tank means a gas container that is not a gas cylinder.\nprovisional certificate means a provisional certificate granted\nunder regulation 174 and includes a renewal of a provisional\nRegistrar of Motor Vehicles means the Registrar of Motor\nVehicles appointed under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949.\n(2) In this Part, the methods of test identified by:\n(a) the prefix letters AG followed by a group of numerals or\nletters, or numerals and letters, is a reference to the Code\npublished jointly by the Australian Gas Association and the\nAustralian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association, indicated by\nthat group, together with all additions and amendments;\n(b) the prefix letters BS followed by a group of numerals or letters,\nor numerals and letters, is a reference to the standard\npublished by the British Standards Institution, indicated by that\ngroup, together with all additions and amendments;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 46\n(c) the prefix letters ASTM followed by a group of numerals or\nletters, or numerals and letters, is a reference to the test\nprocedures published by the American Society for Testing and\nMaterials, indicated by that group, together with all additions\nand amendments; and\n(d) the prefix letters NGPA followed by a group of numerals or\nletters, or numerals and letters, is a reference to the test\nprocedures published by the Natural Gas Processors\nAssociation, indicated by that group, together with all additions\nand amendments.\n","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"172","sectionType":"section","heading":"Gasfitter to hold certificate","content":"172 Gasfitter to hold certificate\n(1) A person shall not carry out gasfitting unless he is the holder of a\ncertificate or a provisional certificate and:\n(a) the gasfitting is of a type authorized by the certificate or\nprovisional certificate; and\n(b) where the gasfitting is being carried out by the holder of a\nprovisional certificate, he is under the supervision of the holder\nof a certificate.\n(2) The Competent Authority may for a period of 2 years from the date\nof commencement of these Regulations, on the application of a\nholder of a provisional certificate, exempt the holder from the\nrequirement of subregulation (1)(b) and where such exemption is\ngiven, the holder shall be deemed to be the holder of a certificate\nfor such period as the exemption remains in force.\n","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"173","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for gasfitting certificate","content":"173 Application for gasfitting certificate\n(1) A person may apply to the Competent Authority for a gasfitting\n(2) The holder of a certificate may, at any time before the expiration of\nhis certificate, apply to the Competent Authority for a renewal of his\nrenew, or refuse to grant or renew, a certificate under this\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 47\n(5) The Competent Authority shall not grant a certificate under this\nregulation unless he is satisfied that the applicant:\n(a) has:\n(i) completed an apprenticeship in plumbing and gasfitting;\nand\n(ii) had not less than 2 years' practical experience in\ngasfitting since the completion of his apprenticeship;\n(b) has:\n(i) completed an apprenticeship in plumbing or other\napproved trade;\n(ii) completed an approved course in gasfitting and passed\nthe course; and\n(iii) had at least 3 years' practical experience in gasfitting; or\n(c) is the holder of a current certificate, licence or other\nqualification which satisfies the Competent Authority that the\napplicant has training and experience equivalent to that\nreferred to in paragraph (a) or (b).\n(6) The Competent Authority shall not renew a certificate under this\nregulation unless he is satisfied that the applicant remains\ncompetent in gasfitting.\n","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"174","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for provisional gasfitting certificate","content":"174 Application for provisional gasfitting certificate\n(1) A person who does not hold the qualifications or experience\nrequired by regulation 173(5), may apply to the Competent\nAuthority for a provisional certificate.\n(2) The holder of a provisional certificate may, at any time before the\nexpiration of his provisional certificate, apply to the Competent\nAuthority for the renewal of his provisional certificate.\nrenew, or refuse to grant or renew, a provisional certificate.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 48\n(5) The Competent Authority shall not grant a provisional certificate\nunder this regulation unless the applicant has an undertaking\nsigned by his employer stating:\n(a) that the applicant will be engaged in gasfitting; and\n(b) that the applicant when engaged in gasfitting will be under the\nsupervision of the holder of a certificate and will be engaged in\ngasfitting only of a type authorized by the provisional\n(6) The Competent Authority shall not renew a provisional certificate\nunder this regulation unless he is satisfied the applicant:\n(a) remains competent in gasfitting; and\n(b) when engaged in gasfitting, is under the supervision of the\nholder of a certificate and engages in gasfitting only of a type\nauthorized by the provisional certificate.\n","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"175","sectionType":"section","heading":"Gasfitting certificate","content":"175 Gasfitting certificate\n(1) A certificate or a provisional certificate:\n(a) shall be in an approved form;\n(b) is not transferable;\n(c) is valid only in respect of the type of gasfitting for which it is\nendorsed; and\n(d) is subject to such conditions as the Competent Authority\ndetermines and endorses on the certificate or provisional\n(2) A certificate shall continue in force for a period not exceeding\n5 years from the date of grant or last renewal, as determined by the\nCompetent Authority and endorsed on the certificate.\n(3) A provisional certificate shall continue in force for a period not\nexceeding 12 months from the date of grant or last renewal, as\ndetermined by the Competent Authority and endorsed on the\n","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"176","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement of work","content":"176 Commencement of work\n(1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), the holder of a certificate\nshall, not later than 24 hours before the commencement by him of:\n(a) the installation of a fuel gas system;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 49\n(b) the connection of a gas appliance; or\n(c) the repair (other than minor repair) or alteration to or removal\nof an existing fuel gas system,\nsubmit a commencement of work notice:\n(d) to the Competent Authority; and\n(e) where the work to be carried out is to a fuel gas system\nconnected to a gas main – to the gas supplier or the owner of\nthe gas container supplying fuel gas to the gas main.\n(2) A commencement of work notice is not required to be submitted in\naccordance with subregulation (1) to the Competent Authority\nwhere:\n(a) the quantity of fuel gas stored in a gas container or gas\ncontainers, connected to, or to be connected to, the fuel gas\nsystem or systems, if more than one, does not, or will not, be\nmore than 200 kg; or\n(b) the fuel gas system is connected to a gas main, the total\nenergy consuming ability of the fuel gas system, or systems, if\nmore than one, does not, or will not, be more than 200 MJ per\nhour.\n(3) Where, by reason of the urgent nature of the work to be done, it is\nnot possible to submit a commencement of work notice within the\nperiod referred to in subregulation (1), the commencement of work\nnotice shall be submitted as soon as practicable.\n(4) A commencement of work notice shall contain:\n(a) the name, address and certificate number of the person\ncarrying out the work;\n(b) the location of the premises or caravan where the work is to\nbe carried out;\n(c) the name and address of the owner of the premises or\ncaravan; and\n(d) details as to whether the work relates to:\n(i) a new installation;\n(ii) an addition to, repairs to, removal of, alteration to or\nother work in connection with, an existing installation;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 50\n(iii) the installation of gas containers; or\n(iv) the installation or repair of gas appliances;\n(e) details of the purposes for which the fuel gas system is to be\n(f) details as to whether the fuel gas system is:\n(i) low pressure vapour withdrawal;\n(ii) high pressure vapour withdrawal and, if so, details of the\nworking pressure; or\n(iii) liquid withdrawal,\nand shall be signed by the person submitting the notice.\n(5) In addition to the particulars required under subregulation (4),\nwhere the work to be carried out relates to the installation:\n(a) of a fuel gas system that includes a gas container; or\n(b) of a gas container,\nthe commencement of work notice shall include particulars of:\n(c) the name and address of the owner of the gas container;\n(d) the capacity of the gas container;\n(e) in relation to a gas container (other than a gas cylinder which\nis not filled on the premises):\n(i) the manufacturer's name;\n(ii) the identification number;\n(iii) the date of manufacture; and\n(iv) the test date or last date of re-testing; and\n(f) particulars of any public places, protected works and ignition\nsources, adjacent or near to, and their distance from, the gas\ncontainer.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 51\n","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"177","sectionType":"section","heading":"Installation, &c., to conform to standards","content":"177 Installation, &c., to conform to standards\n(1) The installation, operation and maintenance of a fuel gas system\n(other than an autogas system) shall conform to the requirements\nspecified in:\n(a) AS 1596 \"The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum\ngases\"; and\n(b) AS 5601 \"Gas installations – General installations\".\n(2) The installation, operation and maintenance of gas mains shall\nconform to the requirements specified AS 4645 \"Gas distribution\nnetworks – Network management\".\n","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"178","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of work in respect of gas main","content":"178 Notification of work in respect of gas main\n(1) Subject to subregulation (3), a person who constructs in whole or in\npart or who carries out any repairs to a gas main shall not less than\n7 days before commencing the construction or repair of the gas\nmain notify the Competent Authority.\n(2) A notification referred to in subregulation (1) shall be in writing and\nshall contain:\n(a) the person's full name, address and telephone number;\n(b) the location or proposed location of the gas main;\n(c) the name and address of the person responsible for carrying\nout the construction or repair;\n(d) full details of the construction work or repair work; and\n(e) the proposed date of commencement of the construction work\nor repair work.\n(3) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to:\n(a) emergency repairs;\n(b) minor repairs; or\n(c) routine maintenance.\n","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"179","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate of compliance","content":"179 Certificate of compliance\n(1) The holder of a certificate who:\n(a) installs;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 52\n(b) modifies; or\n(c) carries out repairs (other than minor repairs) to,\na fuel gas system in or on premises or a caravan shall, on\ncompletion, issue a certificate of compliance to the owner of the\npremises or caravan.\n(2) The holder of a certificate may issue a certificate of compliance in\nrespect of a fuel gas system if, after an inspection of the fuel gas\nsystem, he is satisfied that it complies with these Regulations.\n(3) The holder of a certificate who issues a certificate of compliance\nshall, not later than 7 days after the completion or inspection\nreferred to in subregulation (1) or (2), as the case may be, deliver\nto:\n(a) the Competent Authority; and\n(b) where the premises are connected to a gas main, to the gas\nsupplier or the owner of the gas container supplying fuel gas\nto the gas main,\na copy of the certificate of compliance.\n(4) The holder of a certificate who issues a certificate of compliance\nshall retain a copy for not less than 2 years after the date it is\nissued and shall produce the copy to an officer on request.\n(5) A certificate of compliance shall specify:\n(a) the name, address and certificate number of the person\nissuing it;\n(b) the location of the premises or caravan in or on which the\nwork or inspection was carried out;\n(c) the name and address of the owner of the premises or\ncaravan;\n(d) in respect of a caravan, the registration number, chassis\nnumber, if any, and the make and model;\n(e) the capacity of any gas cylinder;\n(f) in respect of a gas container (other than a gas cylinder which\nis not filled on the premises):\n(i) the manufacturer's name;\n(ii) the identification number; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 53\n(iii) the test date or last date of re-testing;\n(g) particulars of whether the gas fuel system is liquid or vapour\nwithdrawal;\n(h) details of each gas appliance installed or inspected, including\nthe model and maker's name;\n(j) details of pipework;\n(k) a declaration in the following form:\n\"This is to certify that the installation described in this\ncertificate has been installed / removed / modified / repaired /\ninspected and that the gas containers, gas appliances and\nother fittings comprising the installation comply with the\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985\"; and\n(m) the date of completion or inspection of the work,\nand shall be signed by the person issuing the certificate.\n","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"180","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fuel gas compliance plate to be attached to fuel gas system","content":"180 Fuel gas compliance plate to be attached to fuel gas system\n(1) Where the holder of a certificate issues a certificate of compliance\nto the owner of a fuel gas system he shall attach a fuel gas\ncompliance plate in a conspicuous place at or near the control valve\nor other point at which the fuel gas system is designed to be\nconnected to a gas container or gas main.\n(2) Where a fuel gas system has a fuel gas compliance plate already\naffixed to it, the holder of a certificate who attaches a compliance\nplate in accordance with subregulation (1) shall remove the first-\nmentioned compliance plate.\n","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"181","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fuel gas compliance plate","content":"181 Fuel gas compliance plate\nA fuel gas compliance plate shall:\n(a) be constructed from approved material;\n(b) be not less than 70 mm by 50 mm by 0.5 mm in size; and\n(c) specify:\n(i) that the fuel gas system complies with these\nRegulations;\n(ii) the certificate number of the person who carried out the\ninstallation, modification, repair or inspection;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 54\n(iii) the date on which the installation, modification, repair or\ninspection was carried out; and\n(iv) in respect of a caravan, the chassis number, if any.\n","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"182","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence in respect of compliance plate","content":"182 Offence in respect of compliance plate\nExcept in accordance with these Regulations, a person shall not:\n(a) attach to or remove from a fuel gas system;\n(b) interfere with; or\n(c) alter,\na fuel gas compliance plate.\n","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"183","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standards of work","content":"183 Standards of work\nThe holder of a certificate or provisional certificate shall:\n(a) carry out all gasfitting in a thorough and workmanlike manner\nand in accordance with these Regulations; and\n(b) ensure that all practicable precautions are taken on site to\nprevent an accident, damage or injury to any person or\nproperty.\n","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"185","sectionType":"section","heading":"Liability of owner","content":"185 Liability of owner\nThe owner and occupier of premises or a caravan in or on which an\nL.P. gas cylinder or tank is stored shall take all practicable\nmeasures to ensure that the area surrounding the L.P. gas cylinder\nor tank, to the distances specified in AS 1596 \"The storage and\nhandling of liquefied petroleum gases\", is kept free of combustible\nmaterials, flammable liquids, other classes of dangerous goods,\nnaked flames and any other source of ignition.\n","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"186","sectionType":"section","heading":"Gas fitting at specified premises","content":"186 Gas fitting at specified premises\n(1) Notwithstanding anything elsewhere contained in this Division, the\nCompetent Authority, may by notice in the Gazette, declare that\ngasfitting, or a class of gasfitting, may be carried out in specified\npremises in a manner and in accordance with any conditions, as\nare specified in the notice.\n(2) Where a notice under subregulation (1) is in force in respect of any\npremises, gas fitting or the class of gas fitting specified in the notice\nmay be carried out in the manner and in accordance with the\nconditions specified in the notice, notwithstanding that the gas\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 55\nfitting or class of gas fitting is not otherwise in accordance with this\nDivision.\n(3) The conditions referred to in subregulation (1) may include:\n(a) a requirement that all gasfitting be carried out only by persons\nwho have completed:\n(i) an apprenticeship in an approved trade; and\n(ii) an approved course for the installation and repair of fuel\ngas systems of the type installed in the specified\npremises;\n(b) specifications of standards for the installation, repair and\nmaintenance of fuel gas systems of the type installed in the\nspecified premises;\n(c) safe working practices for the installation, repair and\nmaintenance of fuel gas systems of the type installed in the\nspecified premises; and\n(d) restrictions, if any, on the type and scope of gasfitting that may\nbe carried out in the specified premises.\n","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"187","sectionType":"section","heading":"Gas supplier","content":"187 Gas supplier\n(1) The Competent Authority may approve, in writing, a person to be a\ngas supplier.\n(2) The approval of a gas supplier is valid only in respect of the gas\nsupply or operation endorsed in the approval.\n(3) A person shall not supply fuel gas to a gas main or a gas container:\n(a) unless he is an approved gas supplier or an employee of an\napproved gas supplier; and\n(b) except in accordance with the endorsement referred to in\nsubregulation (2).\n","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"188","sectionType":"section","heading":"Supply of gas","content":"188 Supply of gas\n(1) This regulation applies to the supply of fuel gas including the supply\nthrough a gas main or the filling of a gas container but does not\napply to the supply of fuel gas in disposable containers.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 56\n(2) The supply of L.P. gas shall be carried out in accordance with\nAS 1596 \"The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases\".\n(3) A gas supplier shall not supply fuel gas to a gas container or a fuel\ngas system where:\n(a) the gas container or the fuel gas system does not comply with\nthese Regulations;\n(b) a notice has been attached to the gas container or fuel gas\nsystem by an officer stating that the gas container is not to be\nfilled or the fuel gas system is not to be supplied with gas; or\n(c) the gas container is fitted to a vehicle, ship or machine as part\nof an autogas system and the vehicle, ship or machine is not\nfitted with an autogas compliance plate.\n","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"189","sectionType":"section","heading":"Gas appliances to be approved","content":"189 Gas appliances to be approved\n(1) A person shall not sell or install a gas appliance or component\nwhich is not approved for use in a fuel gas system.\n(2) For the purpose of subregulation (1) approved means:\n(a) approved by the Australian Gas Association, the Australian\nLiquified Petroleum Gas Association or the Competent\nAuthority; or\n(b) complying with AS 2658 \"LP Gas – Portable and mobile\nappliances\".\n(3) Where a gas appliance has been approved by the Australian Gas\nAssociation or the Australian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association\nor complies with AS 2658, a person shall not sell or install the gas\nappliance unless it has a notice affixed to it showing:\n(a) the approval of the association or compliance with AS 2658;\nand\n(b) the type of fuel gas for which approval is given.\n(4) An application for an approval under this regulation when made to\nthe Competent Authority shall be:\n(a) in an approved form and accompanied by the prescribed fee;\nand\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 57\n(b) accompanied by:\n(i) unless otherwise exempted by the Competent Authority,\na specimen of; and\n(ii) full dimensional drawings and specifications, detailing\nthe pattern, construction and nature of,\nthe gas appliance or component for which approval is sought.\n","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"190","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meters","content":"190 Meters\n(1) All fuel gas systems supplied by gas mains shall be equipped with a\nmeter, installed between the gas main and the consuming devices,\nfor determining the quantity of fuel gas supplied.\n(2) A meter shall be approved.\n(3) A person shall not install or use a meter which is not approved.\n(4) A meter referred to in subregulation (1) shall be tested by such\nmeans and methods and at such times as the Competent Authority\ndirects.\n","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"199","sectionType":"section","heading":"Standard of installation","content":"199 Standard of installation\nThe installation or repair of an autogas system shall conform with:\n(a) AS 1425 \"LP gas fuel systems for vehicle engines\"; and\n(b) such requirements as are determined by the Registrar of\nMotor Vehicles.\n","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"200","sectionType":"section","heading":"Autogas system – installation or repair","content":"200 Autogas system – installation or repair\nA person shall not install, remove, alter or carry out repairs (other\nthan minor repairs) or perform any other work on an autogas\nsystem he is:\n(a) the holder of an autogas certificate; or\n(b) under the immediate supervision of a person who is the holder\nof an autogas certificate.\n","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"201","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for autogas certificate","content":"201 Application for autogas certificate\n(1) A person may apply to the Competent Authority for an autogas\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 58\n(2) The holder of an autogas certificate may, at any time before the\nexpiration of his autogas certificate, apply to the Competent\nAuthority for a renewal of his autogas certificate.\nrenew, or refuse to grant or renew, an autogas certificate.\n(5) The Competent Authority shall not grant an autogas certificate\nunder this regulation unless he is satisfied that the applicant:\n(a) has:\n(i) completed an apprenticeship as a motor mechanic or in\nanother approved trade;\n(ii) completed an approved course for the installation of\nautogas systems; and\n(iii) had not less than 3 months' practical experience in the\ninstallation of autogas systems; or\n(b) is the holder of a current certificate, licence or other\nqualification which satisfies the Competent Authority that the\napplicant has training and experience equivalent to that\nreferred to in paragraph (a).\n","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"202","sectionType":"section","heading":"Autogas certificate","content":"202 Autogas certificate\n(1) An autogas certificate:\n(a) shall be in an approved form;\n(b) is not transferable; and\n(c) is subject to such conditions as the Competent Authority\ndetermines and endorses on the certificate.\n(2) An autogas certificate shall remain in force for not more than\n5 years from the date of grant as determined by the Competent\nAuthority and endorsed on the certificate.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 59\n","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"203","sectionType":"section","heading":"Autogas certificate of compliance","content":"203 Autogas certificate of compliance\n(1) Where the holder of an autogas certificate installs, modifies or\ncarries out repairs (other than minor repairs) to an autogas system,\nhe shall:\n(a) upon completion of the installation, modification or repair,\nissue a certificate of compliance to the owner of the autogas\nsystem; and\n(b) not later than 7 days after the completion referred to in\nparagraph (a), deliver a copy of the certificate of compliance\nto:\n(i) the Competent Authority; and\n(ii) where the certificate of compliance relates to the\ninstallation of an autogas system, the Registrar of Motor\nVehicles.\n(2) The holder of an autogas certificate who issues a certificate of\ncompliance shall retain a copy of the certificate for not less than\n2 years after the date it is issued and shall produce the copy to an\nofficer on request.\n(3) A certificate of compliance shall specify:\n(a) the name, address and autogas certificate number of the\nperson issuing it;\n(b) the name and address of the owner of the vehicle, ship or\nmachine in which the autogas system is installed;\n(c) in respect of a vehicle or machine in which an autogas system\nis installed the chassis number, registration and engine\nnumber, if any, of the vehicle or machine;\n(d) in respect of a ship in which an autogas system is installed the\nname, registration number, if any, and type of the ship;\n(e) where a gas container is attached to the autogas system:\n(i) the identification number;\n(ii) the capacity; and\n(iii) the dates of testing and re-testing,\nof the gas container;\n(f) the date on which the autogas system was tested; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 60\n(g) a declaration in the following form:\n\"This is to certify that the autogas system described in this\ncertificate has been installed/modified/repaired and tested in\ncompliance with the Dangerous Goods Regulations 1985\",\nand shall be signed by the person issuing the certificate.\n","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"204","sectionType":"section","heading":"Autogas compliance plates to be affixed","content":"204 Autogas compliance plates to be affixed\n(1) The holder of an autogas certificate who:\n(a) installs;\n(b) modifies; or\n(c) carries out repairs (other than minor repairs) to,\nan autogas system shall, on completion of the installation,\nmodification or repair, attach to the autogas system an autogas\ncompliance plate.\n(2) An autogas compliance plate referred to in subregulation (1) shall\nbe attached to the autogas system in a conspicuous place at or\nnear the control valve or other point at which the autogas system is\ndesigned to be connected to a gas container.\n(3) Where, before the installation, modification or repair referred in\nsubregulation (1) there was attached to the autogas system an\nautogas compliance plate, the holder of the autogas certificate who\ncarries out the installation, modification or repair shall remove that\nautogas compliance plate.\n","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"205","sectionType":"section","heading":"Autogas compliance plate","content":"205 Autogas compliance plate\nAn autogas compliance plate shall:\n(a) be constructed from approved material;\n(b) be not less than 70 mm by 50 mm by 0.5 mm in size; and\n(c) specify:\n(i) that the autogas system complies with AS 1425 \"LP gas\nfuel systems for vehicle engines\";\n(ii) the autogas certificate number of the person who carried\nout the installation, modification or repair;\n(iii) the date on which the installation, modification or repair\nwas carried out; and\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 61\n(iv) the chassis number, if any, of the vehicle or machine.\n","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"206","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence in respect of autogas compliance plate","content":"206 Offence in respect of autogas compliance plate\nExcept in accordance with these Regulations, a person shall not:\n(a) attach to or remove from an autogas system;\n(b) interfere with; or\n(c) alter,\nan autogas compliance plate.\n","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"207","sectionType":"section","heading":"Autogas system installed by vehicle manufacturer","content":"207 Autogas system installed by vehicle manufacturer\n(1) Where a vehicle or machine is fitted with an autogas system,\ninstalled as original equipment by the manufacturer of the vehicle or\nmachine, the vehicle or machine must not be:\n(a) sold; or\n(b) offered for sale; or\n(c) used;\nunless the design of the autogas system has been approved:\n(d) by the Competent Authority; or\n(e) by the body known as the Australian Motor Vehicle\nCertification Board; or\n(f) under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (Cth) (before its\nrepeal); or\n(g) under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (Cth);\nand an identification plate attached to the autogas system.\n(2) An identification plate referred to in subregulation (1) shall be in an\napproved form and shall be attached to the autogas system in a\nconspicuous place at or near the control valve or other point at\nwhich the autogas system is designed to be connected to a gas\ncontainer.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 62\nDivision 6 Miscellaneous matters\n","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"209","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum quantity of LP gas for caravans","content":"209 Maximum quantity of LP gas for caravans\n(1) Unless otherwise approved, a fuel gas system installed in a\ncaravan shall not be connected to a gas cylinder having a capacity\nexceeding 10 kg.\n(2) Unless otherwise approved, the maximum quantity of L.P. gas in\ngas containers that may be installed or carried in or on a caravan\nis 20 kg.\n","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"210","sectionType":"section","heading":"Infringement notice offence and prescribed amount payable","content":"210 Infringement notice offence and prescribed amount payable\n(1) An infringement notice offence is an offence against a provision\nspecified in Schedule 3.\n(2) The prescribed amount for an infringement notice offence is the\namount equal to the monetary value of the number of penalty units\nspecified for the offence in Schedule 3.\n","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"211","sectionType":"section","heading":"When infringement notice may be given","content":"211 When infringement notice may be given\n(1) If an officer or a police officer reasonably believes a person has\ncommitted an infringement notice offence, the officer or police\nofficer may give a notice (an infringement notice) to the person.\n(2) Subregulation (3) applies if the infringement notice offence is an\noffence of possessing shopgoods fireworks other than during an\napproved period.\n(3) The officer or police officer may advise the person that, as an\nalternative to the officer or police officer giving the person an\ninfringement notice for the offence, the person may elect to\nsurrender the shopgoods fireworks for destruction.\n(4) If the person elects in accordance with subregulation (3) to\nsurrender the shopgoods fireworks for destruction, the officer or\npolice officer must not give the person an infringement notice in\nrelation to the offence of possessing the fireworks.\n","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"212","sectionType":"section","heading":"Contents of infringement notice","content":"212 Contents of infringement notice\n(1) The infringement notice must specify the following:\n(a) the name and address of the person, if known;\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 63\n(b) the date the infringement notice is given to the person;\n(c) the date, time and place of the infringement notice offence;\n(d) a description of the offence;\n(e) the prescribed amount payable for the offence;\n(f) the enforcement agency, as defined in the Fines and Penalties\n(Recovery) Act 2001, to whom the prescribed amount is\npayable.\n(2) The infringement notice must include a statement to the effect of\nthe following:\n(a) the person may expiate the infringement notice offence and\navoid any further action in relation to the offence by paying the\nprescribed amount to the specified enforcement agency within\n28 days after the notice is given;\n(b) the person may elect under section 21 of the Fines and\nPenalties (Recovery) Act 2001 to have the matter dealt with by\na court instead of under that Act by completing a statement of\nelection and giving it to the specified enforcement agency;\n(c) if the person does nothing in response to the notice,\nenforcement action may be taken under the Fines and\nPenalties (Recovery) Act 2001, including (but not limited to)\naction for the following:\n(i) suspending the person's licence to drive;\n(ii) seizing personal property of the person;\n(iii) deducting an amount from the person's wages or salary;\n(iv) registering a statutory charge on land owned by the\nperson;\n(v) making a community work order for the person and\nimprisonment of the person if the person breaches the\norder.\n(3) Also, the infringement notice must include an appropriate form for\nmaking the statement of election mentioned in subregulation (2)(b).\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 64\n","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"213","sectionType":"section","heading":"Payment by cheque","content":"213 Payment by cheque\nIf the person tenders a cheque in payment of the prescribed\namount, the amount is not taken to have been paid unless the\ncheque is cleared on first presentation.\n","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"214","sectionType":"section","heading":"Withdrawal of infringement notice","content":"214 Withdrawal of infringement notice\n(1) The Competent Authority may withdraw the infringement notice by\nwritten notice given to the person.\n(2) The notice must be given:\n(a) within 28 days after the infringement notice is given to the\nperson; and\n(b) before payment of the prescribed amount.\n","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"215","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Part","content":"215 Application of Part\n(1) This Part does not prejudice or affect the start or continuation of\nproceedings for an infringement notice offence for which an\ninfringement notice has been given unless the offence is expiated.\n(2) Also, this Part does not:\n(a) require an infringement notice to be given; or\n(b) affect the liability of a person to be prosecuted in a court for an\noffence for which an infringement notice has not been given;\nor\n(c) prevent more than one infringement notice for the same\noffence being given to a person.\n(3) If more than one infringement notice for the same offence has been\ngiven to a person, the person may expiate the offence by paying\nthe prescribed amount in accordance with any of the notices.\n","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"221","sectionType":"section","heading":"Variation of regulation requirements","content":"221 Variation of regulation requirements\n(1) The Competent Authority may, by notice in writing to the occupier of\nthe land on which explosives are stored or to the owner of\nexplosives:\n(a) exempt the person from complying with these Regulations; or\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 65\n(b) modify or vary these Regulations in the manner and in\naccordance with any conditions specified in the notice.\n(2) The Competent Authority must not issue a notice under\nsubregulation (1) unless satisfied:\n(a) it is not practicable for the person to comply with these\nRegulations; and\n(b) the exemption from, modification or variation of these\nRegulations will not adversely affect the safety, health or\nwelfare of persons handling the explosives.\n(3) The Competent Authority may issue a notice under\nsubregulation (1) on its own initiative or on application made by the\nperson.\n(4) A person who handles explosives in accordance with a notice under\nsubregulation (1) is taken to have complied with these Regulations.\n(5) If an occupier of land on which explosives are or an owner of\nexplosives considers that compliance with a provision of these\nRegulations is not reasonably practicable and a modification,\nvariation or exemption of the provision would not adversely affect\nthe safety, health or welfare of persons handling the goods, the\nperson may apply to the Competent Authority for a modification,\nvariation or exemption of the provision in accordance with this\n","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"222","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offences","content":"222 Offences\n(1) A person who contravenes these Regulations commits an offence.\n(2) If no penalty is prescribed elsewhere in these Regulations, the\nmaximum penalty for an offence against these Regulations is\n17 penalty units.\n(3) Subject to subregulation (4), an offence against these Regulations\nis a regulatory offence.\n(4) An offence against regulation 5L(2) or 129 is not a regulatory\noffence.\n","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"223","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional","content":"223 Transitional\n(1) Subject to subregulation (2), where, before the commencement of\nthe Act, premises, a container, pipeline, installation, vehicle or\nequipment used for the handling of dangerous goods had been\nconstructed, installed or put into use, the owner shall ensure, within\nthe period of 2 years after that commencement, that the premises,\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 66\ncontainer, pipeline, installation, vehicle or equipment, as the case\nmay be, complies with these Regulations and, in respect of a fuel\ngas system or autogas system, he obtains a certificate of\ncompliance.\n(2) Where, during the period of 2 years after the commencement of the\nAct, premises, a container, pipeline, installation, vehicle or\nequipment used for the handling of dangerous goods constructed,\ninstalled or put into use before that commencement is considered\nby an officer to be a danger to public safety or the safety of a\nperson, the officer may serve on the owner notice in writing that\nincludes details of the danger and the means necessary to remove\nsuch danger in accordance with these Regulations, requiring the\nowner of the premises, container, pipeline, installation, vehicle or\nequipment to comply with the notice within the time specified in the\nnotice.\n(3) Where an owner, who is served with a notice under\nsubregulation (2), fails to remove the danger as required in the\nnotice, the officer may take such action as is necessary to remove\nthe danger and any costs incurred as a result of such action by the\nofficer shall be a debt due and payable by the owner to the\nTerritory.\n(4) Where, before the commencement of these Regulations, the\nconstruction or installation of premises, a container, pipeline,\ninstallation, vehicle or equipment to be used for the handling of\ndangerous goods has commenced, the construction or installation\nshall be carried out to the requirements of these Regulations.\n","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"224","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation for mining operations","content":"224 Continuation for mining operations\n(1) While this regulation is in force, these Regulations continue to have\neffect in relation to mining operations (as defined in section 33 of\nthe Implementation Act) as if Part 2 of the Consequential\nAmendments Regulations had not commenced.\n(2) This regulation expires on the expiry of section 33 of the\nImplementation Act.\nConsequential Amendments Regulations means the Work\nHealth and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Consequential\nAmendments Regulations 2011.\nImplementation Act means the Work Health and Safety (National\nUniform Legislation) Implementation Act 2011.\n\n","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional matter for Statute Law Amendment (Territory Economic","content":"Part 7 Transitional matter for Statute Law Amendment (Territory Economic\nReconstruction) Act 2022\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 67\nPart 7 Transitional matter for Statute Law Amendment\n(Territory Economic Reconstruction) Act 2022\n225 Transitional matter for standards, rules, codes or\nspecifications\n(1) On and from the commencement, a person required to comply with\na standard, rule, code or specification immediately before the\ncommencement:\n(a) must continue to comply with the standard, rule, code or\nspecification in force immediately before the commencement\nfor 12 months; or\n(b) must comply with the standard, rule, code or specification in\nforce after the commencement.\n(2) In this section:\ncommencement means the commencement of Part 8 of the\nStatute Law Amendment (Territory Economic Reconstruction)\nAct 2022.\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 68\nregulation 2(14)\nColumn 1\nRegulation\nColumn 2\nFee (Revenue\nunits)\n1 Regulation 5F(2) – Application for a licence:\n(a) to store explosives:\n(i) for each Class stored in quantities of not more\nthan:\n− 1 t of solid, 1 kL of liquid or 150 m³ gas 11\n− 25 t of solid, 25 kL of liquid or 500 m³ gas 23\n− 100 t of solid, 100 kL of liquid or 150 000 m³\ngas\n− 500 t of solid, 500 kL of liquid or 700 000 m³\ngas\n− 2 500 t of solid, 2 500 kL of liquid or\n3 500 000 m³ gas\n(ii) for each Class stored in quantities of more than\n2 500 t of solid, 2 500 kL of liquid or 3 500 000 m³\ngas\n(c) to manufacture:\n(i) ammonium nitrate explosive mixture for\nimmediate use\n(ii) other explosives 115\n(d) to sell:\n(i) explosives (other than shopgoods fireworks),\nwhere the quantity stored for sale is:\n− not more than 1 000 kg 11\n− more than 1 000 kg 17\n(iii) shopgoods fireworks:\n− by retail if the quantity of fireworks stored for\nsale is not more than 200 kg 600\n− by retail if the quantity of fireworks stored for\nsale is more than 200 kg 1 200\n− by wholesale 2 500\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 69\nColumn 1\nRegulation\nColumn 2\nFee (Revenue\nunits)\n(e) to possess explosives nil\n2 Regulation 5K(5) – Variation of a licence 5\n3 Regulation 5N – Replacement licence 5\n6 Regulation 28(1) – Report on a dangerous occurrence 17\n7 Regulation 82(3) – Authorisation of handling of explosives:\n(a) where an authorisation has been made by an\napproved authority and a copy of the authorisation is\nsubmitted with an application for authorisation of the\nhandling of explosives\n(b) otherwise 46\n","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation 133(2)(f) – Application for shotfirer's certificate 11","content":"8 Regulation 133(2)(f) – Application for shotfirer's certificate 11\n","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation 141(1A) – Permit for fireworks display:","content":"9 Regulation 141(1A) – Permit for fireworks display:\n(a) at a public place 11\n(b) other than at a public place Nil\n10 Regulation 143(1A) – Permit to handle explosives for\nspecial effects\n11 Regulation 173(3) – Application for gasfitting certificate 11\n12 Regulation 174(3) – Application for provisional gasfitting\ncertificate\n13 Regulation 189(4)(a) – Application for approval of:\n(a) gas meter 34\n(b) gas appliance or component, other than a gas meter 50\n14 Regulation 201 – Application for autogas certificate 11\n\nSchedule 3 Infringement notice offences and prescribed amounts\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 70\nSchedule 3 Infringement notice offences and prescribed\namounts\nregulation 210\nProvision Penalty units\nregulation 5D(1) 10\nregulation 140(2) 10\nregulation 140(3) 10\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 71\n1 KEY\nKey to abbreviations\namd = amended od = order\napp = appendix om = omitted\nbl = by-law pt = Part\nch = Chapter r = regulation/rule\ncl = clause rem = remainder\ndiv = Division renum = renumbered\nexp = expires/expired rep = repealed\nf = forms s = section\nGaz = Gazette sch = Schedule\nhdg = heading sdiv = Subdivision\nins = inserted SL = Subordinate Legislation\nlt = long title sub = substituted\nnc = not commenced\n2 LIST OF LEGISLATION\nDangerous Goods Regulations (SL No. 4, 1985)\nNotified 8 March 1985\nCommenced 8 March 1985\nAmendments of Dangerous Goods Regulations (SL No. 3, 1994)\nNotified 9 March 1994\nCommenced 9 March 1994\nStatute Law Revision Act (No. 2) 2003 (Act No. 44, 2003)\nAssent 7 July 2003\nCommenced 7 July 2003\nLaw Reform (Gender, Sexuality and De Facto Relationships) Act 2003 (Act No. 1, 2004)\nAssent date 7 January 2004\nCommenced 17 March 2004 (Gaz G11, 17 March 2004, p 8)\nAmendments of Dangerous Goods Regulations (SL No. 26, 2004)\nNotified 18 August 2004\nCommenced 18 August 2004\nDangerous Goods Amendment Regulations 2005 (SL No. 44, 2005)\nNotified 9 November 2005\nCommenced 9 November 2005\nStatute Law Revision Act 2005 (Act No. 44, 2005)\nAssent date 14 December 2005\nCommenced 14 December 2005\nStatute Law Revision Act 2007 (Act No. 4, 2007)\nAssent date 8 March 2007\nCommenced 8 March 2007\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 72\nDangerous Goods Amendment Regulations 2008 (SL No. 8, 2008)\nNotified 28 May 2008\nCommenced 28 May 2008\nDangerous Goods (Fireworks) Amendment Regulations 2009 (SL No. 19, 2009)\nNotified 26 June 2009\nCommenced 26 June 2009\nFees and Charges Amendment Regulations 2009 (SL No. 34, 2009)\nNotified 14 December 2009\nCommenced 1 January 2010 (r 2)\nTransport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (National Uniform Legislation) Act\n2010 (Act No. 32, 2010)\nAssent date 9 September 2010\nCommenced 31 March 2011 (Gaz G13, 30 March 2011, p 14)\nPenalties Amendment (Justice and Treasury Legislation) Act 2010 (Act No. 38, 2010)\nAssent date 18 November 2010\nCommenced 1 February 2011 (Gaz S6, 1 February 2011)\nDangerous Goods Amendment Regulations 2011 (SL No. 7, 2011)\nNotified 13 April 2011\nCommenced 13 April 2011\nWork Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Consequential Amendments\nRegulations (SL No. 60, 2011)\nNotified 30 December 2011\nCommenced 1 January 2012 (r 2)\nDangerous Goods Amendment (Fireworks) Regulations 2012 (SL No. 24, 2012)\nNotified 2 July 2012\nCommenced 2 July 2012\nPlaces of Public Entertainment Act Repeal Act 2013 (Act No. 8, 2013)\nAssent date 3 May 2013\nCommenced 19 June 2013 (Gaz G25, 19 June 2013, p 2)\nDangerous Goods Amendment (Shopgoods Fireworks) Regulations 2014 (SL No. 2,\n2014)\nNotified 26 February 2014\nCommenced 26 February 2014\nLocal Government Amendment Act 2014 (Act No. 19, 2014)\nAssent date 2 June 2014\nCommenced s 16: 1 July 2014; s 18: 1 December 2014; rem: 2 June 2014,\n(s 2)\nDangerous Goods Amendment Regulations 2015 (SL No. 11, 2015)\nNotified 20 May 2015\nCommenced 20 May 2015\nStatute Law Revision Act 2017 (Act No. 4, 2017)\nAssent date 10 March 2017\nCommenced 12 April 2017 (Gaz G15, 12 April 2017, p 3)\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 73\nDangerous Goods Amendment Regulations 2018 (SL No. 7, 2018)\nNotified 11 April 2018\nCommenced 11 April 2018\nLocal Government Act 2019 (Act No. 39, 2019)\nAssent date 13 December 2019\nCommenced pt 8.6: 1 July 2022; rem: 1 July 2021 (Gaz S27,\n30 June 2021)\nAmending Legislation\nStatute Law Revision Act 2020 (Act No. 26, 2020)\nAssent date 19 November 2020\nCommenced 20 November 2020 (s 2)\nLocal Government Amendment Act 2021 (Act No. 15, 2021)\nAssent date 25 May 2021\nCommenced 26 May 2021 (s 2)\nTransport Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (Act No. 23, 2020)\nAssent date 10 July 2020\nCommenced 1 July 2021 (Gaz G23, 9 June 2021, p 1)\nAmending Legislation\nStatute Law Revision Act 2020 (Act No. 26, 2020)\nAssent date 19 November 2020\nCommenced 20 November 2020 (s 2)\nJustice Legislation Amendment Regulations 2021 (SL No. 18, 2021)\nNotified 3 November 2021\nCommenced 3 November 2021\nStatute Law Amendment (Territory Economic Reconstruction) Act 2022 (Act No. 5,\n2022)\nAssent date 14 April 2022\nCommenced pt 7: nc; rem: 25 May 2022 (Gaz G21, 25 May 2022, p 1)\n3 GENERAL AMENDMENTS\nGeneral amendments of a formal nature (which are not referred to in the table\nof amendments to this reprint) are made by the Interpretation Legislation\nAmendment Act 2018 (Act No. 22, 2018) to: rr 1, 2, 2A, 5b, 70, 94A, 129,\n138, 140A, 170, 179, 203, 212 and 224.\n4 LIST OF AMENDMENTS\npt 1 hdg sub No. 24, 2012, r 18\npt 1\nr 2 amd No. 3, 1994, r 1; No. 26, 2004, r 2; No. 8, 2008, r 3; No. 60, 2011, r 5;\nNo. 24, 2012, r 3; Act No. 8, 2013, s 4; Act No. 5, 2022, s 101\nr 2A ins No. 24, 2012, r 4\npt I\nsdiv 1 hdg ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 74\nr 3 sub No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd Act No. 38, 2010, s 3; No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 4 sub No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd Act No. 38, 2010, s 3; No. 60, 2011, r 20; No. 2, 2014, r 3\nr 5 sub No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd No. 8, 2008, r 12; Act No. 38, 2010, s 3\nrep No. 60, 2011, r 6\nins No. 2, 2014, r 4\nr 5A ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\nrep No. 60, 2011, r 6\nr 5B ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd No. 8, 2008, r 12; Act No. 38, 2010, s 3; No. 60, 2011, r 20;\nNo. 24, 2012, r 5\nr 5C ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd No. 8, 2008, r 12; Act No. 38, 2010, s 3; No. 60, 2011, r 7\nr 5D ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd No. 8, 2008, r 12; Act No. 38, 2010, s 3; No. 60, 2011, r 20;\nNo. 24, 2012, r 6\nr 5E ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\npt I\nsdiv 2 hdg ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\nr 5F ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd No. 60, 2011, r 8\nr 5G ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\nr 5H ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd No. 24, 2012, r 7; No. 2, 2014, r 5\nrr 5I – 5J ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\nr 5K ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd No. 34, 2009, r 6\nr 5L ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd Act No. 38, 2010, s 3; No. 2, 2014, r 6\nr 5M ins No. 26, 2004, r 3\namd No. 24, 2012, rr 8 and 18\nr 5N ins No. 34, 2009, r 6\nr 6 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 7 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 8 amd No. 26, 2004, r 4\nr 9 amd No. 26, 2004, r 5\nrr 10 – 11 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 12 rep No. 44, 2005, r 3\nr 13 amd No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 14 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20\nrr 15 – 16 amd No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 17 amd No. 60, 2011, r 10\nrr 18 – 20 rep No. 60, 2011, r 11\nrr 21 – 22 rep No. 44, 2005, r 3\nr 24 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\namd No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 25 rep No. 44, 2005, r 3\nr 26 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrep No. 44, 2005, r 3\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 75\nr 27 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 28 amd Act No. 1, 2004, s 63; No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 29 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\npt I\ndiv 5 hdg sub No. 44, 2005, r 4\nrr 30 – 31 sub No. 44, 2005, r 4\nrr 32 – 33 rep No. 44, 2005, r 4\nr 34 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 35 – 40 rep No. 44, 2005, r 4\nrr 41 – 42 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 43 rep No. 44, 2005, r 4\nr 44 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 45 – 50 rep No. 44, 2005, r 4\npt I\ndiv 6 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 11\nrr 51 – 53 rep No. 60, 2011, r 11\nr 54 rep No. 26, 2004, r 6\nr 55 amd Act No. 44, 2003, s 6\nrep No. 26, 2004, r 6\nrr 56 – 61 rep No. 26, 2004, r 6\nr 62 amd Act No. 44, 2003, s 6; No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 63 rep No. 60, 2011, r 11\npt I\ndiv 7 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 11\nrr 64 – 67 rep No. 60, 2011, r 11\npt I\ndiv 8 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 11\nrr 68 – 69 rep No. 60, 2011, r 11\npt II hdg amd No. 24, 2012, r 18\npt 2\nr 70 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20; No. 24, 2012, r 18\nr 71 rep No. 8, 2008, r 4\nr 77 amd No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 80 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 81 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 82 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 84 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 87 amd No. 60, 2011, r 12\nr 88 amd No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 89 amd No. 60, 2011, r 13\nr 90 amd No. 24, 2012, r 18\nr 91 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 8, 2008, r 5; No. 60, 2011, r 20; No. 24, 2012,\nr 9; No. 2, 2014, r 7\nr 92 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20; No. 2, 2014, r 8\nr 92A ins No. 2, 2014, r 9\nr 93 amd No. 2, 2014, r 10\ndiv 8A hdg ins No. 26, 2004, r 7\nrr 94A – 94B ins No. 26, 2004, r 7\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 76\nr 94C ins No. 26, 2004, r 7\ndiv 8B hdg ins No. 26, 2004, r 7\nrr 94D – 94F ins No. 26, 2004, r 7\nr 94G ins No. 26, 2004, r 7\ndiv 8C hdg ins No. 26, 2004, r 7\nr 94H ins No. 26, 2004, r 7\nrr 94J – 94K ins No. 26, 2004, r 7\ndiv 9 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nrr 94 – 95 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 96 – 98 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 99 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 100 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 101 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 102 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 103 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\ndiv 10 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nrr 104 – 107 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 108 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 109 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 110 – 111 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\ndiv 11 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 112 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 113 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 114 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 34, 2009, r 6\nrr 115 – 116 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\ndiv 12 hdg rep No. 26, 2004, r 8\nrr 117 – 126 rep No. 26, 2004, r 8\nr 127 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nsub No. 8, 2008, r 6\nr 129 sub No. 8, 2008, r 7\namd No. 24, 2012, r 10\nr 130 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 131 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; Act No. 4, 2007, s 7; No. 8, 2008, r 8; No. 60, 2011,\nr 20; No. 24, 2012, r 11\nr 133 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 34, 2009, r 6\nr 134 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 136 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 8, 2008, r 12\nr 137 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 77\nr 138 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; Act No. 19, 2014, s 26; Act No. 39, 2019, s 370\nr 139 sub No. 8, 2008, r 9\namd No. 24, 2012, r 12\nr 140 sub No. 8, 2008, r 9\namd No. 24, 2012, r 13\nr 140A ins No. 19, 2009, r 3\namd No. 24, 2012, r 14; Act No. 19, 2014, s 26\nr 141 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 34, 2009, r 6; No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 142 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 143 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 34, 2009, r 6\npt III hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\ndiv 1 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 144 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\ndiv 2 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nrr 145 – 146 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 147 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 148 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 149 – 150 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 151 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 152 – 156 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 157 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 158 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 159 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\ndiv 3 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nrr 160 – 166 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\nr 167 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 168 – 169 rep No. 60, 2011, r 14\npt IV hdg amd No. 24, 2012, r 18\npt 4\nr 170 amd No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 171 rep No. 24, 2012, r 15\nrr 172 – 176 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 177 amd No. 60, 2011, r 15\nrr 178 – 179 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 184 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 186 – 188 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 189 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 190 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\npt IV\ndiv 4 hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 16\nr 191 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 192 – 197 rep No. 60, 2011, r 16\nr 198 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 201 – 203 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\n\nDangerous Goods Regulations 1985 78\nr 205 amd No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 207 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10; Act No. 23, 2020, s 74\nr 208 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\npt 4\ndiv 6 hdg amd No. 24, 2012, r 18\npt V hdg rep No. 60, 2011, r 16\npt 5 hdg ins No. 24, 2012, r 16\nr 210 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 211 – 213 rep No. 60, 2011, r 16\nr 214 amd Act No. 44, 2005, s 34(2)\nr 215 rep No. 60, 2011, r 16\nr 216 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nrr 217 – 218 rep No. 60, 2011, r 16\nr 219 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nr 220 rep No. 60, 2011, r 16\nr 220A ins No. 26, 2004, r 9\nrep Act No. 44, 2005, s 34(3)\npt VI hdg sub No. 24, 2012, r 18\nr 221 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\nsub Act No. 44, 2005, s 34(3)\namd No. 60, 2011, r 20\nr 222 sub No. 8, 2008, r 10\nr 223 amd No. 26, 2004, r 10\npt VII hdg ins No. 60, 2011, r 17\namd No. 24, 2012, r 18\nom Act No. 4, 2017, s 34\nr 224 ins No. 60, 2011, r 17\npt 7 hdg ins Act No. 5, 2022, s 102\ns 225 ins Act No. 5, 2022, s 102\nsch 1 amd No. 3, 1994, r 2; Act No. 32, 2010, s 154\nsub No. 60, 2011, r 18\nrep Act No. 5, 2022, s 103\nsch 2 amd No. 44, 2005, r 5; No. 8, 2008, r 11\nsub No. 34, 2009, r 6\namd No. 7, 2011, r 3; No. 60, 2011, r 19; No. 2, 2014, r 10; No. 18, 2021, r 5\nsch 3 ins No. 24, 2012, r 17\namd No. 2, 2014, r 10; No. 11, 2015, r 3; No. 7, 2018, r 4","sortOrder":122}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Regulations have expanded and been re‑scoped since the 1985 origin. The instrument now covers not only classic explosives controls but also shopgoods fireworks (eg. reg 92A inserted), fuel gas and autogas regimes (Divisions in Part 4, regs 199–207), and explicit cross‑reference to national transport and gas standards (ADG Code, AS series). The endnotes and amendment history in the text show successive additions and transitional provisions (eg. Part 7, reg 225) that broadened licensing, certification and technical requirements beyond the original narrow explosives focus."},"complexity_factors":["Wide substantive scope: separate technical regimes for Class 1 explosives, fireworks, fuel gas installations, autogas systems and gas mains (Parts 2 and 4).","Extensive licence and permit architecture with application, variation, suspension, replacement and appeal routes (regs 5F–5N; 172–176; 201–205).","Numerous technical safety and installation standards are incorporated and cross‑referenced (eg. AS 2187, AS 1596, AS 5601, AS 1425 and the ADG Code) requiring alignment with external documents (regs 2(2)–(7), 77, 177, 199).","Detailed operational rules with quantified limits, separation distances and packaging/marking requirements (Tables 2–5; regs 76–79; regs 87–92A; regs 89–90).","Record‑keeping, reporting and certification obligations across activities (regs 74, 85–86, 179–181, 203), creating administrative burden for businesses.","Enforcement, infringement notice framework and substantial penalties combined with broad discretionary powers for the Competent Authority to vary or exempt requirements (Part 5; regs 210–215; regs 5K–5L; reg 221).","Specialist workforce controls and competency certification (shotfirer, gasfitter, autogas) that constrain who may lawfully perform certain tasks (regs 132–136; 172–176; 199–206).","Confidentiality and intelligence handling in appeal processes (reg 5M(8)–(10)) increasing procedural complexity.","Multiple transitional and amendment layers over decades (endnotes and Part 7) mean practitioners must track historical and current versions."],"plain_english_summary":"These Regulations set rules for the manufacture, storage, sale, transport and use of explosives and fuel gases in the Northern Territory, including licences, technical standards, marking, storage limits and permits for fireworks and special effects. \n\nThey affect manufacturers, retailers, shotfirers, gasfitters, autogas installers, gas suppliers and licence‑holders by imposing fees, record‑keeping, inspection and reporting obligations, and give the Competent Authority powers to grant, vary or cancel authorisations."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulations were originally made in 1985 and have since been reprinted (Reprint No: REPD015R1), indicating the scope and content have evolved significantly from the original instrument through decades of amendments. The 2022 commencement date for the current reprint suggests meaningful updates have been incorporated, likely reflecting changes in safety standards, hazard classification systems, and regulatory best practice over nearly four decades."},"complexity_factors":["Technical subject matter requiring knowledge of chemistry, hazard classification systems, and safety standards","Regulations have been in force since 1985 and reprinted multiple times, meaning readers must account for accumulated amendments","Intersection with other regulatory frameworks (e.g., workplace health and safety laws, transport laws, environmental laws)","Multiple categories of dangerous goods (flammable, toxic, explosive, corrosive, etc.) each likely subject to different rules","Limited metadata provided makes it difficult to assess the full scope and current content of the instrument","Administered by Attorney-General's Department, which is an unusual home agency for what is typically a technical safety/industry regulation, potentially indicating jurisdictional complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"The Dangerous Goods Regulations 1985 set legal rules for the safe handling, storage and transport of hazardous materials—flammables, explosives, toxins and compressed gases. They apply to businesses, workers, and premises involved with dangerous goods and to people nearby, requiring controls to prevent fires, spills, explosions and poisoning. Updated/reprinted effective 25 May 2022, the regulations are administered by the Attorney‑General’s Department and breach can lead to serious penalties."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"provider":"moonshot","completionTokens":2857},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Regulations have grown significantly beyond their original 1985 scope. Originally focused on dangerous goods generally, the current version reflects major expansions and contractions over 37 years of amendments. Key expansions include: (1) insertion of a comprehensive infringement notice scheme (Part 5, 2012); (2) detailed retail fireworks controls (Div 15, particularly post-2014 amendments creating 'shopgoods fireworks' regimes); (3) specific autogas (vehicle LPG) certification requirements (Div 5, Part 4); and (4) integration with national Work Health and Safety laws (transitional provisions). Simultaneously, entire former Parts covering other dangerous goods classes (former Part III on Classes 2-9) were repealed in 2011, narrowing the focus to explosives and fuel gas while deepening regulatory detail in those remaining areas."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive adoption of external technical standards (AS 2187, AS 1596, AS 5601, AS 1425, ADG Code) with complex modification clauses (e.g., reg 2(5)-(7) converting 'should' to 'must' and resolving conflicts between standards).","Multiple overlapping licensing and certification regimes (explosives licences, shotfirer certificates, gasfitting certificates, provisional certificates, autogas certificates, fireworks permits) each with distinct application processes, conditions, and renewal periods.","Nested exemptions and conditional logic throughout, particularly regarding storage quantities (e.g., reg 91 tables specifying exact kilogram limits for exemptions) and fireworks (regs 139-140 creating 'approved periods' with conditional exceptions).","47+ defined terms in the general interpretation section (reg 2) alone, plus additional technical definitions in Part 2 (explosives) and Part 4 (fuel gas) creating a specialised lexicon.","Detailed technical specifications and measurements (e.g., reg 80 specifying exhaust shield dimensions of 'not less than 100 mm larger in diameter than the exhaust pipe', reg 89 specifying letter heights of 'not less than 25 mm' for packaging marks).","Cross-references to numerous other NT Acts (Firearms Act 1997, Misuse of Drugs Act 1990, Fire and Emergency Act 1996, Local Government Act 2019) and Commonwealth legislation requiring harmonised reading.","Complex transitional provisions showing legislative layering over 37 years (1985-2022), including partial repeals of former Parts (e.g., former Part III and Divisions 9-12 repealed by 2011 amendments) and insertion of new regulatory schemes (e.g., Part 5 infringement notices added in 2012)."],"plain_english_summary":"These are the **Northern Territory Dangerous Goods Regulations**, which operate under the Dangerous Goods Act 1998. They are a comprehensive safety rulebook controlling how explosive materials, fuel gases (like LPG and natural gas), and fireworks are handled across the Territory.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n*   **Businesses and individuals** who manufacture, store, sell, import, or use explosives (including mining companies, fireworks retailers, and farmers using blasting caps).\n*   **Tradespeople**: Gasfitters installing home or commercial gas systems, and mechanics installing autogas (LPG) systems in vehicles.\n*   **Event organisers**: Anyone wanting to run a public fireworks display.\n\n**What it does:**\n\n**1. Licensing and Certification (The 'Permission' System)**\nThe Regulations require a **licence** (official permission from the government) for most activities involving explosives. You need a licence to manufacture, store, sell, or even possess significant quantities of explosives. There are specific licences for:\n*   **Shotfirers**: People who detonate blasting explosives must hold a special certificate proving they are competent and have passed safety checks.\n*   **Gasfitters**: Anyone installing, repairing, or altering gas systems in homes or businesses must hold a gasfitting certificate or work under direct supervision.\n*   **Autogas Installers**: Mechanics working on LPG vehicle conversions need a separate autogas certificate.\n\n**2. Technical Safety Standards (The 'How To' Rules)**\nRather than writing every technical rule itself, the Regulations **adopt** (legally incorporate) complex Australian Standards (AS) and the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. This means businesses must comply with documents like AS 2187 (Explosives) and AS 5601 (Gas Installations). The Regulations add specific Northern Territory requirements on top, such as:\n*   Exact distances explosives must be stored from buildings and roads.\n*   Specific signage sizes (e.g., warning signs must have letters at least 150 mm high for ammonium nitrate manufacture).\n*   Mandatory compliance plates (metal tags) on gas installations and autogas systems to show they were installed by a certified person.\n\n**3. Fireworks Control**\nThe Regulations tightly control fireworks. \"Shopgoods fireworks\" (consumer fireworks) can generally only be sold and used during specific **approved periods** announced by the Minister (such as Territory Day). Public fireworks displays require a separate **permit** and must have safety barriers, fire extinguishers, and approval from Police and Fire & Rescue.\n\n**4. Enforcement**\n*   **Offences**: Breaching the Regulations is a criminal offence, with penalties up to 40 penalty units (a significant fine) for serious breaches like unlicensed explosives possession.\n*   **Infringement Notices**: For less serious breaches (like minor possession offences), inspectors can issue on-the-spot fines (infringement notices) as an alternative to court.\n*   **Inspectors**: Authorised officers can enter premises, issue directions, place prohibition notices on unsafe equipment, and investigate accidents.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese rules exist to prevent catastrophic accidents—explosions in residential areas, gas leaks in caravans, or injuries from improperly handled blasting explosives. They ensure only qualified, vetted people (checked against disqualifying offences including serious crimes and domestic violence orders) can access dangerous materials, and that all work meets strict technical safety benchmarks."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/dangerous-goods-regulations-1985","history":"/api/acts/dangerous-goods-regulations-1985/history","analysis":"/api/acts/dangerous-goods-regulations-1985/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/dangerous-goods-regulations-1985/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/dangerous-goods-regulations-1985/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/dangerous-goods-regulations-1985/documents"}}