Explosives Regulations 2022
33What is an approved magazine?
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33 What is an approved magazine?
(1) In this regulation –
container does not include a container, of the kind commonly known as a "day box", that is used to hold and move explosives at and about the firing site on the day on which the explosives are intended to be used.
(2) For these regulations, an approved magazine is any fixed or portable structure or container that –
(a) is specifically designed or adapted, in accordance with AS 2187.1, for the safe storage of explosives; and
(b) has at least one placard clearly bearing the word "EXPLOSIVES" conspicuously displayed on an external surface of the magazine; and
(c) is constructed and maintained in accordance with AS 2187.1; and
(d) is secured against unauthorised access; and
(e) is not sited or placed next to or among any combustible or flammable material; and
(f) is not used for any purpose other than the safe storage of explosives.