Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004
137Mounding for above-ground magazines
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137 Mounding for above-ground magazines (1) If mounding is used for an above-ground magazine, the mounding must be constructed in accordance with AS 2187.1. Note See AS 2187.1, s 2.1.1.4 and appendix B. (2) However, mounding may be constructed otherwise than in accordance with AS 2187.1, if constructed taking into consideration the following matters: (a) the potential blast and fragmentation loading from the magazine; (b) the interaction of that loading with the materials of construction of the mound; (c) the need to avoid the projection of any resulting fragmentation beyond the applicable separation distances.