Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 221

A shotfirer using exploders must ensure that—

        (a)     an exploder used for electrical firing is of a kind suitable for use with the particular kind of detonator and size of firing circuit; and

        (b)     the size of the firing circuit does not exceed the capacity of the exploder; and

        (c)     the exploder is fitted with a device that, by its removal, renders the exploder inoperable; and

        (d)     the device mentioned in paragraph (c) is, while the exploder is not being used to fire explosives—

              (i)     out of the exploder; and

              (ii)     in the shotfirer's possession and control while the shotfirer is on duty; and

        (e)     that any exploder, when not in use, is stored in a clean area that is free from moisture, oil and other contaminants.