Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 147

    (1)     If there is an emergency mentioned in AS 2187.1 that affects explosives stored in the magazine—

        (a)     the requirements of that standard must be complied with; and

        (b)     the licensee's emergency plan must be complied with, unless it is inconsistent with the requirements of the standard.

Note     See AS 2187.1, s 5, which deals with emergency procedures in the event of thunderstorm, dust storm, theft and fire.

    (2)     However, subregulation (1) (b) does not apply if division 2.7.4 (Special portable magazine storage) applies to the storage of the explosives.

    (3)     Appropriate firefighting equipment must be—

        (a)     provided for the magazine; and

        (b)     maintained in good condition and working order; and

        (c)     available for immediate use.