Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 331

    (1)     If a mortar is used for firing aerial shells—

        (a)     the mortar must be suitable for the purpose; and

        (b)     the mortar must be effectively stabilised to prevent adjacent mortars from being realigned during firing or because of any shell malfunctioning; and

        (c)     if the shells are greater than 150mm in diameter—

              (i)     the mortar must, if practicable, be buried to at least 2/3 of its length either in the ground, or in a container of sand; or

              (ii)     if it is not practicable to do so—any part of the mortar above ground must be surrounded with bags of sand to a width of at least 0.5m in all directions; and

        (d)     the mortar must otherwise be used in accordance with the requirements of AS 2187.4.

Note     See AS 2187.4, s 4.4.2.

    (2)     A mortar must not be reloaded during the conduct of a fireworks display.

    (3)     A metal mortar must not be used for firing fireworks.