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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 148

Additional fire precautions for magazine areas

    (1)     This regulation applies if the magazine is in a magazine area.

    (2)     A person must not bring matches, cigarette lighters or any other source of ignition into the magazine area.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

    (3)     A person must not smoke in the magazine area.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

    (4)     A person must not bring a vehicle into the magazine area except for—

        (a)     loading or unloading explosives as required by the licensee; or

        (b)     parking at a place authorised by the licensee; or

        (c)     security patrols authorised by the licensee; or

        (d)     inspection by an inspector.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

    (5)     The magazine area must be kept free from combustible or flammable materials (including any rubbish).

    (6)     Dry grass and other vegetation in the magazine area must be controlled to prevent or minimise the risk of a fire spreading within the area.

    (7)     An offence against this regulation is a strict liability offence.



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