(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.