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Western Australia regulation
**What this law does (mechanically)
Creates a detailed regulatory framework for explosives in Western Australia. It defines what counts as an "explosive", lists items that are prohibited or exempt, and sets out how explosives may be authorised for use, tested, manufactured, stored, transported, supplied, used (including fireworks and blasting), and disposed of. (See regs 8, 26–31, Parts 6–14.)
Establishes a licensing and permit system. There are numerous licence types (import/export, manufacture, MPU manufacture, storage, transport, driver, supply, shotfiring, fireworks contractor/operator, pyrotechnics (special use)) and several permits (test permits, fireworks event permits, townsite blasting permits). The Chief Officer issues, amends, suspends and cancels licences and permits (Parts 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15; regs 30–31, 157, 162–167, 174–176).
Sets security controls. Individuals who must have unsupervised access to explosives generally need a security clearance and a security card; the regulations create an application process, police checks, a right for police to object, and duties for licence-holders about secure nominees and authorisations (regs 16–25, 17–21A, 23–25A).
Makes compliance with Australian technical documents (the Australian Explosives Code (AE Code), AS 2187 series, AS 3846 for ports, UN test criteria) part of the regime, while allowing declared alternative safety measures if they achieve the same or lower risk and are recorded in writing (regs 5–7, 6, 90, 111B, 104(1)).
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Direct links to the current provisions in Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007.
Part 1 — Preliminary matters
Citation 1
Commencement 1
Terms used 1
Examples and notes not part of law 8
AE Code, general provisions about 8
Alternative safety measures, meaning of 9
AS 2187, meaning of and general provisions about 9
Explosive, meaning of 10
Classification of explosives 11
Supervised and related terms, meaning of 12
Supply, meaning of affected 13
Explosives to which these regulations do not apply 13
Part 2 — Administrative matters
Forms may be approved by Chief Officer 15
Courses may be approved by Chief Officer 15
Declaring a substance to be an explosive 15
Part 3 — Security matters
Security clearance, meaning of 16
Security card, application for 16
Application to be referred to Commissioner of Police 17
Commissioner of Police may object to person having security card 17
Security card, issue of 19
21A. Extension of period for which security card is valid 20
22A. Replacement of security cards 22
Security documents to be carried and produced 22
Authorisation to have access to explosives 23
Records as to secure nominees 25
Duties of secure nominees 26
25A. Duty to correct information in relation to an application under regulation 17 or 21A 26
Part 4 — Authorisation of explosives
Division 1 — Testing unauthorised explosives
Term used: unauthorised explosive 28
Applying for test permit 28
Dealing with applications for test permits 29
Test permit, effect of 31
Division 2 — Authorisation procedure
Applying to have explosive authorised 31
Authorising explosives 34
Register of authorised explosives 35
Part 5 — General provisions about explosives
Terms used 37
Signage at certain explosives facilities 37
Explosives sites, duties of people at 38
Ignition sources near explosives 40
Fire risk substances near explosives 40
People affected by alcohol etc. near explosives 41
Packaging requirements for explosives 41
Defective explosives not to be exported or supplied 42
MPUs, use of 42
Falsely representing that explosive is authorised 43
Reportable situations prescribed (Act s. 9) 43
Part 6 — Possession of explosives
Unauthorised explosives 45
Possession for which no licence is required (Sch. 4) 45
Authorised explosives, licences and permits entitling possession of 46
Division 2 — Other requirements
Prohibited explosives, possession of 47
Children in possession of explosives 47
Public places, possession in 47
Licences etc. to be carried 47
Duties to keep explosives secure 48
Part 7 — Import and export of explosives
Division 1 — All imports and exports
Division 3 — International imports and exports
Terms used 49
Authorised explosives, licence entitling import or export 49
International import and export, procedure for 50
Import or export, notice to Chief Officer 50
Chief Officer may direct explosive to be analysed 52
Records to be kept by licence holders 52
Port operators may refuse import in certain cases 53
Part 8 — Manufacture of explosives
Unauthorised explosives 54
Authorised explosives, licensing for manufacture (Sch. 5) 54
Bulk AN-based explosives, licences authorising manufacture of 54
Fireworks, licence authorising manufacture of 55
Division 2 — Other requirements
Containers of components to be marked 56
Records to be kept by some manufacturers 56
Documents to be kept at place of manufacture 56
Bulk AN-based explosives, manufacture of 57
MPUs in operation not to be left unattended 57
Fireworks manufactured by licensee, supply and use of 57
Filling ammunition 58
Part 9 — Storage of explosives
Term used: safely 59
Unauthorised explosives 60
Authorised explosives, licensing for storage (Sch. 6) 60
77A. Explosives transport licence authorises storage of certain explosives in transit 60
Shotfiring licence authorises limited storage 61
Pyrotechnics (special use) licence authorises limited storage 62
Fireworks contractor licence and fireworks operator licence authorise limited storage 63
Division 3 — Storing Schedule 6 explosives
82A. Sparklers 63
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 65
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 65
Emergency devices 65
Ammunition propellant and black powder 66
Division 4 — Storage under licences and permits other than explosives storage licences
86A. Storage by explosives transport licence holder 66
Shotfiring licence holders, storage by 67
Pyrotechnics (special use) licence holders, storage by 68
Fireworks contractor licence holders, storage by 68
Fireworks event permit holders, storage by 68
Division 5 — Storage under an explosives storage licence
General requirements 69
Underground storage, magazine requirements 70
Explosives storage licence holders to keep inventories etc. 71
Documents to be kept at storage places 73
Magazines to be kept secure 73
Part 10 — Transport of explosives
Terms used 75
Unauthorised explosives 76
Authorised explosives, licences entitling transport 76
Shotfiring licence authorises limited transport 79
Pyrotechnics (special use) licence authorises limited transport 79
Fireworks contractor licence authorises limited transport 79
Fireworks operator licence authorises limited transport 80
MPUs, licensing requirements for 80
Division 3 — Transport by road or rail
Application of this Division 81
Contravention of AE Code Ch. 8 an offence 81
Consignor’s duties 83
Prime contractor’s duties 83
Restrictions on transporting certain loads in CBDs 84
Division 4 — Emergencies
Terms used 85
Dangerous situations, duty to notify authorities 85
Division 5 — Transport in mines
Part 11A — Explosives in ports
111A. Terms used 90
111B. General provisions about AS 3846 91
111C. Cases in which this Part does not apply 92
Division 2 — Explosives in port areas
111D. Application of this Division 93
111E. Master’s duties 93
111F. Prime contractor’s duties 93
111G. Berth operator’s duties 93
111H. Fire control equipment required at berth 94
111I. Emergency plan required for berth 96
111J. Information for occupier of site at risk from proximity to berth handling explosives 98
Division 3 — Special berth (explosives)
111K. When special berth (explosives) required 99
111L. Applying for declaration of special berth (explosives) 100
111M. Content of risk assessment 101
111N. Dealing with application under r. 111L 102
111O. Berth operator’s duties 103
Part 11 — Supply of explosives
Unauthorised explosives 104
Authorised explosives, licences authorising supply 104
Import/export licence authorises limited supply 105
114A. Explosives manufacture licence authorises limited supply 105
Explosives manufacture (MPU) licence authorises limited supply 106
Explosives transport licence authorises limited supply 106
Explosives driver licence authorises limited supply 106
Division 2 — Supplying explosives
Supply to unauthorised people prohibited 107
Suppliers, duties when supplying 107
Records to be kept by suppliers 109
Receiver of explosives not to mislead supplier 109
Sale in public prohibited 110
Part 12 — Use of explosives other than fireworks
Division 1 — Preliminary
Term used: blast plan 111
Application of this Part 111
Unauthorised explosives 111
Authorised explosives, licences authorising use of 111
Division 3 — General requirements
Occupier’s permission needed for use 112
Manufacturer’s instructions for use to be followed 112
Children using explosives 112
Division 4 — Using explosives to blast, damage, destroy or demolish
No use without blast plan 113
Blast plans, content of 113
Blasting in townsite, permit required for 114
General requirements for use 115
Blast plans to be obeyed etc. 116
Records to be kept about blasts 117
Division 5 — Use of explosives under pyrotechnics (special use) licence
Part 13 — Use of fireworks
Terms used 118
Unauthorised explosives 119
Fireworks, licences authorising use of 119
Using certain fireworks outdoors other than at fireworks events 120
Division 3 — General requirements
Occupier’s permission needed for use 122
Manufacturer’s instructions for use to be followed 122
General requirements for use 122
Cracker chains, use of 123
Records to be kept by fireworks contractors 124
Division 4 — Fireworks events
Term used: event firework 124
Fireworks used at fireworks events, requirements for 124
Fireworks event permits, preliminary matters 125
Application for fireworks event permit 127
Dealing with applications for fireworks event permits 129
Amending, suspending and cancelling fireworks event permits 131
Fireworks event, conduct of 131
Records to be kept by fireworks event permit holders 132
Part 14 — Disposal of explosives
Who can dispose of explosives 133
Improper disposal of explosives 133
Part 15 — Licences
Division 2 — General matters
Applying for licence 135
Medical evidence 139
Competency evidence 139
Driver licence evidence 140
Explosives management plans 140
Chief Officer’s powers for dealing with applications for licences 145
Licence for place that is or may be major hazard facility 146
Deciding applications for licences 147
Body corporate and partnership to have qualified officer 150
165A. Fireworks contractor licence requirements 151
Conditions of licences 151
Duration of licences 153
168A. Licence suspended in certain circumstances 154
Form of licences 154
Licences not transferable etc. 154
Licences may be surrendered 155
Lost licences may be replaced 155
Amending licences 155
Procedure for renewing licences 157
174A. Trading licences, renewal of 159
Division 3 — Suspending and cancelling licences
Grounds for suspending or cancelling 160
Procedure for suspending or cancelling 161
Suspension in urgent circumstances 162
Licences etc. to be returned on cancellation etc. 163
Suspension may be terminated 163
Division 4 — Duties of licence holders
179A. Annual fees for trading licences 163
Wrong information, duty to correct 164
Licence holder to notify Chief Officer of certain convictions and charges 164
Licences relating to places, notification of development 165
Condition of licence, contravening 165
Division 4A — Mutual recognition
182A. Terms used 165
182B. Recognition of licences granted in other participating jurisdiction 166
Division 5 — Miscellaneous matters
Part 16 — Fees for using State explosives facilities
Terms used 168
Application of this Part 168
Fees to be paid annually 168
Fees for using SEF to manufacture explosives 169
Fees for using SEF to store explosives 169
Fees for using SEF to manufacture or store SRSs 170
Part 17 — Miscellaneous matters
Safety management documents prescribed (Act s. 3) 172
False or misleading information, offences 172
Duties in respect of explosives management plan 173
Conditions of a permit, contravening 174
Permits have no effect if holder’s licence ceases to have effect 174
Prescribed offences and modified penalties (Act s. 56) 174
Part 18 — Transitional matters
Transitional status of secure employees 176
Assessing fitness to drive 176
Schedule 1 — Fees
Schedule 2 — Prohibited explosives
Explosive containing chlorate etc. 179
Fireworks, various types of 179
Schedule 3 — Unrestricted fireworks
Schedule 4 — Explosives that may be possessed without a licence
Sparklers 182
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 182
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 182
Emergency devices 182
Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 182
Model rocket motors 182
Smoke generators 183
Thermite igniters 183
Schedule 5 — Explosives that may be manufactured without a licence
Schedule 6 — Explosives that may be stored without a licence
Sparklers 185
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 185
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 185
Emergency devices 185
Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 185
Model rocket motors 186
Smoke generators 186
Schedule 7 — Explosives that may be transported without a licence
Sparklers 187
Cartridges for safety devices 187
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 187
Emergency devices 187
Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 187
Model rocket motors 188
Smoke generators 188
Thermite igniters 188
Schedule 8 — Explosives that may be supplied without a licence
Sparklers 189
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 189
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 189
Emergency devices 189
Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 189
Smoke generators 189
Thermite igniters 189
Schedule 9 — Explosives that may be used without a licence
Sparklers 191
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 191
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 191
Emergency devices 191
Ammunition 191
Model rocket motors 192
Smoke generators 192
Thermite igniters 192
Schedule 10 — Provisions for required plans
Terms used 193
General matters 193
3A. Emergency management plans 194
Safety matters 194
Security matters 195
Sourced from the Western Australian Legislation website (legislation.wa.gov.au). Not the authorised version.
Western Australia
Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007
Western Australia
Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007
Contents
Part 1 — Preliminary matters
Citation 1
Commencement 1
Terms used 1
Examples and notes not part of law 8
AE Code, general provisions about 8
Alternative safety measures, meaning of 9
AS 2187, meaning of and general provisions about 9
Explosive, meaning of 10
Classification of explosives 11
Supervised and related terms, meaning of 12
Supply, meaning of affected 13
Explosives to which these regulations do not apply 13
Part 2 — Administrative matters
Forms may be approved by Chief Officer 15
Courses may be approved by Chief Officer 15
Declaring a substance to be an explosive 15
Part 3 — Security matters
Security clearance, meaning of 16
Security card, application for 16
Application to be referred to Commissioner of Police 17
Commissioner of Police may object to person having security card 17
Security card, issue of 19
21A. Extension of period for which security card is valid 20
22A. Replacement of security cards 22
Security documents to be carried and produced 22
Authorisation to have access to explosives 23
Records as to secure nominees 25
Duties of secure nominees 26
25A. Duty to correct information in relation to an application under regulation 17 or 21A 26
Prescribes record‑keeping, inventory, stocktake and reporting obligations (e.g. monthly stocktake, 2‑year retention) and makes certain incidents reportable (regs 44, 92, 119, 134, 161). It also prescribes offences and penalties for non‑compliance (multiple regs; fines are tiered into "level 1/2/3 fines" with some offences attracting up to 10 months imprisonment).
Adds port‑specific controls (Part 11A: regs 111A–111O) and fees for use of State explosives facilities (Part 16: regs 185–190 and Schedule 1).
Who this affects
Businesses and contractors that import, manufacture, store, transport, supply, use or dispose of explosives or explosive components (mining companies, construction/blasting contractors, fireworks contractors, ammunition manufacturers, transport operators, port authorities). (Many licence-linked obligations across Parts 6–13 and Part 15.)
Individuals who handle explosives: they may need licences, competency proofs, medical checks and security clearances (regs 157–160, 164, 16–21A).
Local governments, harbour masters, berth operators and the FES Commissioner, who are given consultative and enforcement roles for fireworks events, port handling, and townsite blasting (regs 131, 139, 148, 111H–111J, 111L–111N).
The Chief Officer and regulators: they exercise broad administrative and discretionary powers (approvals, authorisations, inspections, enforcement, registration) (regs 13–15, 31, 32, 162, 183).
Why it matters (purpose-claims and testing them against trade-offs)
The regulations present their purpose as reducing risk to people, property and the environment by making explosives subject to licensing, security screening, technical standards and record‑keeping (see many provisions requiring compliance with AE Code/AS 2187, and the safety management plan rules in regs 161 and Schedule 10). That stated aim is implemented through: (a) restrictions on who may possess, move or use explosives (licences, security cards, authorised persons) (regs 23, 45–47, 97); (b) technical and operational standards (AE Code, AS 2187, AS 3846) or documented alternative safety measures (regs 5–7, 6, 90, 111B); and (c) incident reporting, inventories and stocktakes (regs 44, 92, 119, 134, 161).
Costs and incentives: the law shifts compliance costs onto licence‑holders and users via fees (Schedule 1; Part 16), mandatory management plans and record‑keeping (regs 157(7), 161, 92, 119), magazine construction and storage standards (regs 90, 91), monthly stocktakes and investigations of unexplained loss (reg 92), and security‑vetting procedures (regs 17–21A). Those are direct costs (fees, capital outlays to comply with AS 2187) and recurring administrative costs (records, audits). The regime creates incentives to avoid licence‑triggering thresholds (Schedules 4–9 set exemptions and thresholds for when licences are required), for example by keeping quantities below specified NEQ limits or using classes of explosives that are exempted for certain activities.
Effects on private enterprise and competition: by requiring licences, competency evidence, security clearances and site management plans, the regulations raise entry costs for newcomers and small operators engaged with regulated explosives activities (regs 157–164). Existing, appropriately licensed businesses can obtain trading licence renewals automatically in many cases (reg 174A), which reduces friction for incumbents and could concentrate benefits among established operators. Mutual recognition of comparable licences from other Australian jurisdictions (regs 182A–182B) reduces friction for interstate operators.
Bureaucratic discretion and implementation risk: the Chief Officer has wide powers to authorise or refuse explosives, vary classification codes, require tests and analyses, approve forms and courses, decide licences and impose conditions, and declare special berths (regs 15, 31, 32, 13–14, 162, 164, 111N). That discretion makes outcomes dependent on administrative decisions and creates implementation risk (variability, delay, cost of compliance) and the need for clear administrative guidance and appeal routes.
Compliance burden and enforcement: many operational rules are criminal offences with fines and occasionally imprisonment (see reg 3 definitions of fine levels and examples such as r 48 possession of prohibited explosive; r 36 offences for handling without authorisation; r 193 false/misleading information). Record‑keeping and inspection duties are precise and recurring (monthly stocktakes, retention for 2 years) (reg 92). These create clear compliance obligations but also administrative load for industry and regulators.
Substitution and unintended consequences: where the regulations ban or tightly control particular articles (Schedule 2 prohibited explosives, or quantity limits in Schedules 4–9), users may substitute alternative products, suppliers or methods. The law permits "alternative safety measures" only if they demonstrably achieve equal or lower risk and are documented (reg 6) — that mechanism allows flexibility but requires paperwork and risk demonstration.
Who pays, who decides, and what behaviour changes
Who pays: licence applicants and holders pay application fees and annual trading fees (Schedule 1, regs 157(1)(da), 179A) and users who occupy State explosives facilities pay SEF fees (Part 16 regs 187–190). Businesses incur capital costs to meet magazine/vehicle/MPU standards (regs 90, 106, 42) and recurring administrative costs (record‑keeping, security vetting, stocktakes) (regs 92, 119, 17–21A).
Who decides: the Chief Officer is the central decision‑maker for approvals, licences, authorisations, declarations and enforcement actions (regs 13–15, 31, 32, 162–165, 174–176). The Commissioner of Police has a formal objection power over security card issuance (reg 19). Local governments, harbour masters, the FES Commissioner and other agencies have specified consultative or decision roles for fireworks, townsite blasting and port handling (regs 131, 139, 148, 111E–111J).
Behavior changes required: businesses must obtain and maintain the correct licences and security clearances before handling explosives; adopt and follow explosives management plans and blast plans; keep and reconcile inventories and conduct monthly inspections/stocktakes; ensure packaging, vehicles and magazines meet AE Code/AS 2187 or approved alternatives; and report incidents and unexplained losses promptly (regs 23, 129–134, 92, 40, 90–91, 44). Individuals need medical, competency and identity evidence to hold some licences and may require security clearance (regs 157–160, 16–21A, 164).
Concrete trade‑offs, risks and implementation notes (source‑grounded)
Concentrated benefits: established manufacturers, storage providers and SEF users who already meet standards may benefit from barriers that limit new entrants. The automatic renewal rule for trading licences (reg 174A) is a concrete administrative rule that reduces friction for incumbents.
Diffuse costs: many smaller businesses, hobbyists and individuals who occasionally use or store small amounts of exempted explosives may still face compliance costs when thresholds are exceeded; the regulations mitigate this by listing many small‑quantity exemptions in Schedules 4–9.
Capture and rent‑seeking risk: the combination of costly compliance standards, discretionary authorisations and fees creates potential for regulated incumbents to benefit from high entry costs. That is a structural possibility under the instrument (see licence and fee regimes in Part 15 and Schedule 1, and Chief Officer discretion in regs 31 and 162) but the text provides procedural safeguards such as written reasons for refusals and rights to be informed (reg 164(7)).
Implementation risk: the regime relies heavily on technical standards (AE Code, AS 2187, AS 3846). The regulation makes those standards enforceable (regs 5–7, 111B) but also permits documented alternative safety measures (reg 6), which requires regulators to assess equivalence — that assessment process will determine how flexible the system is in practice.
Bottom line (plain):
Part 4 — Authorisation of explosives
Division 1 — Testing unauthorised explosives
Term used: unauthorised explosive 28
Applying for test permit 28
Dealing with applications for test permits 29
Test permit, effect of 31
Division 2 — Authorisation procedure
Applying to have explosive authorised 31
Authorising explosives 34
Register of authorised explosives 35
Part 5 — General provisions about explosives
Terms used 37
Signage at certain explosives facilities 37
Explosives sites, duties of people at 38
Ignition sources near explosives 40
Fire risk substances near explosives 40
People affected by alcohol etc. near explosives 41
Packaging requirements for explosives 41
Defective explosives not to be exported or supplied 42
MPUs, use of 42
Falsely representing that explosive is authorised 43
Reportable situations prescribed (Act s. 9) 43
Part 6 — Possession of explosives
Division 1 — Licensing requirements
Unauthorised explosives 45
Possession for which no licence is required (Sch. 4) 45
Authorised explosives, licences and permits entitling possession of 46
Division 2 — Other requirements
Prohibited explosives, possession of 47
Children in possession of explosives 47
Public places, possession in 47
Licences etc. to be carried 47
Duties to keep explosives secure 48
Part 7 — Import and export of explosives
Division 1 — All imports and exports
Division 3 — International imports and exports
Terms used 49
Authorised explosives, licence entitling import or export 49
International import and export, procedure for 50
Import or export, notice to Chief Officer 50
Chief Officer may direct explosive to be analysed 52
Records to be kept by licence holders 52
Port operators may refuse import in certain cases 53
Part 8 — Manufacture of explosives
Division 1 — Licensing requirements
Unauthorised explosives 54
Authorised explosives, licensing for manufacture (Sch. 5) 54
Bulk AN-based explosives, licences authorising manufacture of 54
Fireworks, licence authorising manufacture of 55
Division 2 — Other requirements
Containers of components to be marked 56
Records to be kept by some manufacturers 56
Documents to be kept at place of manufacture 56
Bulk AN-based explosives, manufacture of 57
MPUs in operation not to be left unattended 57
Fireworks manufactured by licensee, supply and use of 57
Filling ammunition 58
Part 9 — Storage of explosives
Division 1 — Preliminary matters
Division 2 — Licensing requirements
Unauthorised explosives 60
Authorised explosives, licensing for storage (Sch. 6) 60
77A. Explosives transport licence authorises storage of certain explosives in transit 60
Shotfiring licence authorises limited storage 61
Pyrotechnics (special use) licence authorises limited storage 62
Fireworks contractor licence and fireworks operator licence authorise limited storage 63
Division 3 — Storing Schedule 6 explosives
82A. Sparklers 63
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 65
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 65
Emergency devices 65
Ammunition propellant and black powder 66
Division 4 — Storage under licences and permits other than explosives storage licences
86A. Storage by explosives transport licence holder 66
Shotfiring licence holders, storage by 67
Pyrotechnics (special use) licence holders, storage by 68
Fireworks contractor licence holders, storage by 68
Fireworks event permit holders, storage by 68
Division 5 — Storage under an explosives storage licence
General requirements 69
Underground storage, magazine requirements 70
Explosives storage licence holders to keep inventories etc. 71
Documents to be kept at storage places 73
Magazines to be kept secure 73
Part 10 — Transport of explosives
Division 1 — Preliminary matters
Division 2 — Licensing requirements
Unauthorised explosives 76
Authorised explosives, licences entitling transport 76
Shotfiring licence authorises limited transport 79
Pyrotechnics (special use) licence authorises limited transport 79
Fireworks contractor licence authorises limited transport 79
Fireworks operator licence authorises limited transport 80
MPUs, licensing requirements for 80
Division 3 — Transport by road or rail
Application of this Division 81
Contravention of AE Code Ch. 8 an offence 81
Consignor’s duties 83
Prime contractor’s duties 83
Restrictions on transporting certain loads in CBDs 84
Division 4 — Emergencies
Terms used 85
Dangerous situations, duty to notify authorities 85
Division 5 — Transport in mines
Part 11A — Explosives in ports
Division 1 — Preliminary matters
111A. Terms used 90
111B. General provisions about AS 3846 91
111C. Cases in which this Part does not apply 92
Division 2 — Explosives in port areas
111D. Application of this Division 93
111E. Master’s duties 93
111F. Prime contractor’s duties 93
111G. Berth operator’s duties 93
111H. Fire control equipment required at berth 94
111I. Emergency plan required for berth 96
111J. Information for occupier of site at risk from proximity to berth handling explosives 98
Division 3 — Special berth (explosives)
111K. When special berth (explosives) required 99
111L. Applying for declaration of special berth (explosives) 100
111M. Content of risk assessment 101
111N. Dealing with application under r. 111L 102
111O. Berth operator’s duties 103
Part 11 — Supply of explosives
Division 1 — Licensing requirements
Unauthorised explosives 104
Authorised explosives, licences authorising supply 104
Import/export licence authorises limited supply 105
114A. Explosives manufacture licence authorises limited supply 105
Explosives manufacture (MPU) licence authorises limited supply 106
Explosives transport licence authorises limited supply 106
Explosives driver licence authorises limited supply 106
Division 2 — Supplying explosives
Supply to unauthorised people prohibited 107
Suppliers, duties when supplying 107
Records to be kept by suppliers 109
Receiver of explosives not to mislead supplier 109
Sale in public prohibited 110
Part 12 — Use of explosives other than fireworks
Division 1 — Preliminary
Term used: blast plan 111
Application of this Part 111
Division 2 — Licensing requirements
Unauthorised explosives 111
Authorised explosives, licences authorising use of 111
Division 3 — General requirements
Occupier’s permission needed for use 112
Manufacturer’s instructions for use to be followed 112
Children using explosives 112
Division 4 — Using explosives to blast, damage, destroy or demolish
No use without blast plan 113
Blast plans, content of 113
Blasting in townsite, permit required for 114
General requirements for use 115
Blast plans to be obeyed etc. 116
Records to be kept about blasts 117
Division 5 — Use of explosives under pyrotechnics (special use) licence
Part 13 — Use of fireworks
Division 1 — Preliminary matters
Division 2 — Licensing requirements
Unauthorised explosives 119
Fireworks, licences authorising use of 119
Using certain fireworks outdoors other than at fireworks events 120
Division 3 — General requirements
Occupier’s permission needed for use 122
Manufacturer’s instructions for use to be followed 122
General requirements for use 122
Cracker chains, use of 123
Records to be kept by fireworks contractors 124
Division 4 — Fireworks events
Term used: event firework 124
Fireworks used at fireworks events, requirements for 124
Fireworks event permits, preliminary matters 125
Application for fireworks event permit 127
Dealing with applications for fireworks event permits 129
Amending, suspending and cancelling fireworks event permits 131
Fireworks event, conduct of 131
Records to be kept by fireworks event permit holders 132
Part 14 — Disposal of explosives
Who can dispose of explosives 133
Improper disposal of explosives 133
Part 15 — Licences
Division 1 — Preliminary matters
Division 2 — General matters
Applying for licence 135
Medical evidence 139
Competency evidence 139
Driver licence evidence 140
Explosives management plans 140
Chief Officer’s powers for dealing with applications for licences 145
Licence for place that is or may be major hazard facility 146
Deciding applications for licences 147
Body corporate and partnership to have qualified officer 150
165A. Fireworks contractor licence requirements 151
Conditions of licences 151
Duration of licences 153
168A. Licence suspended in certain circumstances 154
Form of licences 154
Licences not transferable etc. 154
Licences may be surrendered 155
Lost licences may be replaced 155
Amending licences 155
Procedure for renewing licences 157
174A. Trading licences, renewal of 159
Division 3 — Suspending and cancelling licences
Grounds for suspending or cancelling 160
Procedure for suspending or cancelling 161
Suspension in urgent circumstances 162
Licences etc. to be returned on cancellation etc. 163
Suspension may be terminated 163
Division 4 — Duties of licence holders
179A. Annual fees for trading licences 163
Wrong information, duty to correct 164
Licence holder to notify Chief Officer of certain convictions and charges 164
Licences relating to places, notification of development 165
Condition of licence, contravening 165
Division 4A — Mutual recognition
182A. Terms used 165
182B. Recognition of licences granted in other participating jurisdiction 166
Division 5 — Miscellaneous matters
Part 16 — Fees for using State explosives facilities
Terms used 168
Application of this Part 168
Fees to be paid annually 168
Fees for using SEF to manufacture explosives 169
Fees for using SEF to store explosives 169
Fees for using SEF to manufacture or store SRSs 170
Part 17 — Miscellaneous matters
Safety management documents prescribed (Act s. 3) 172
False or misleading information, offences 172
Duties in respect of explosives management plan 173
Conditions of a permit, contravening 174
Permits have no effect if holder’s licence ceases to have effect 174
Prescribed offences and modified penalties (Act s. 56) 174
Part 18 — Transitional matters
Transitional status of secure employees 176
Assessing fitness to drive 176
Schedule 1 — Fees
Schedule 2 — Prohibited explosives
Explosive containing chlorate etc. 179
Fireworks, various types of 179
Schedule 3 — Unrestricted fireworks
Schedule 4 — Explosives that may be possessed without a licence
Sparklers 182
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 182
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 182
Emergency devices 182
Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 182
Model rocket motors 182
Smoke generators 183
Thermite igniters 183
Schedule 5 — Explosives that may be manufactured without a licence
Schedule 6 — Explosives that may be stored without a licence
Sparklers 185
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 185
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 185
Emergency devices 185
Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 185
Model rocket motors 186
Smoke generators 186
Schedule 7 — Explosives that may be transported without a licence
Sparklers 187
Cartridges for safety devices 187
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 187
Emergency devices 187
Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 187
Model rocket motors 188
Smoke generators 188
Thermite igniters 188
Schedule 8 — Explosives that may be supplied without a licence
Sparklers 189
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 189
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 189
Emergency devices 189
Ammunition, ammunition propellant and black powder 189
Smoke generators 189
Thermite igniters 189
Schedule 9 — Explosives that may be used without a licence
Sparklers 191
Cartridges for safety devices etc. 191
Cartridges for nail guns etc. 191
Emergency devices 191
Ammunition 191
Model rocket motors 192
Smoke generators 192
Thermite igniters 192
Schedule 10 — Provisions for required plans
Terms used 193
General matters 193
3A. Emergency management plans 194
Safety matters 194
Security matters 195
Schedule 11 — Central business districts
Fremantle central business district 197
Perth central business district 197
Notes
Compilation table 199
Defined terms
Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004
Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007
These regulations are the *Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007*.
These regulations come into operation as follows:
(a) regulations 1 and 2 — on the day on which these regulations are published in the Gazette;
(b) the rest of the regulations — on the day on which the Act Part 3 comes into operation.
In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears —
access to an explosive, includes having access to, or having the means of unlocking, a building, room, container, tank, vehicle or other thing, or a place, in which the explosive is situated;
Act means the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004;
ADG Code has the meaning given in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Road and Rail Transport of Non‑explosives) Regulations 2007 regulation 4;
AE Code means the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, Third Edition 2009, published by the Commonwealth of Australia (ISBN 978 0 64
This is an opening excerpt, not the complete document.