Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 137

    (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.