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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 201

Equipment used to initiate explosives

    (1)     Equipment used to initiate explosives must be designed and constructed in a way that makes it safe to use.

    (2)     An exploder, circuit tester, rheostat or other equipment used to initiate explosives charges must comply with—

        (a)     AS 2187.2; or

        (b)     if that standard does not apply—a specification approved, in writing, by the chief executive.

    (3)     An approval under subregulation (2) (b) is a notifiable instrument.

Note     A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

    (4)     A storage battery or dry cell must not be used to fire a charge, unless it forms part of an exploder that complies with subregulation (2).

    (5)     A firing cable must comply with AS 2187.2.



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