Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022
68Storage of Hazard Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 or 1.6 explosives
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68 Storage of Hazard Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 or 1.6 explosives
(1) A person who stores explosives of Hazard Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 or 1.6 must—
(a) store the explosives in—
(i) a receptacle that complies with regulation 74; and
(ii) a building in accordance with regulation 64(1); and
(b) ensure that—
(i) explosives of more than one Compatibility Group are not stored in the same receptacle; and
(ii) detonators, capped fuses and other explosives of Classification Code 1.1B are not stored in the same receptacle as any other type of explosive.
(a) distress signals stored in a consumer package; or
(b) fireworks stored in their original package.
(3) Despite subregulation (1)(b)(i)—
(a) explosives of Compatibility Group S may be stored with explosives of any other Compatibility Group except Compatibility Group B; and
(b) blasting explosives of Classification Code 1.1D or 1.5D may be stored with propellants, plastic igniter cord and fuse lighters.