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    Explosives - Storage, transport and use Storage

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    Published date:  07-05-1998

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 2187.1-1998 EXPLOSIVES-STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND USE - STORAGE
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    7 - 1.1 SCOPE
    7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
    7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
    7 - 1.4.1 Explosive ordnance
    7 - 1.5 NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
    7 - 1.6 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
    8 - SECTION 2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    8 - 2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVE-GROUND MAGAZINE SITES
    8 - 2.1.1 Magazine sites
    8 - 2.1.2 Separate magazines
    8 - 2.1.3 Marking
    9 - 2.1.4 Lighting
    9 - 2.1.5 Lightning protection
    9 - 2.1.6 Holding-down bolts
    10 - 2.1.7 Shade roof
    10 - 2.1.8 Coating of timber interiors
    10 - 2.1.9 External protective finish
    10 - 2.1.10 Locks
    10 - 2.1.11 Door and lid restraint
    10 - 2.2 PORTABLE MAGAZINES
    10 - 2.2.1 General
    10 - 2.2.2 Internal portable magazines
    11 - 2.2.3 External portable magazines
    12 - 2.3 RELOCATABLE MAGAZINES
    12 - 2.3.1 General
    12 - 2.3.2 Construction
    16 - 2.3.3 Ventilation
    17 - 2.3.4 Locking devices
    18 - 2.4 FIXED OR PERMANENT MAGAZINES-ABOVE GROUND
    18 - 2.4.1 General
    19 - 2.4.2 Construction
    20 - 2.4.3 Dimensions
    20 - 2.4.4 Doors
    20 - 2.4.5 Ventilation
    20 - 2.4.6 Lightning protection
    20 - 2.4.7 Lighting
    20 - 2.4.8 Marking
    20 - 2.5 BULK EXPLOSIVES STORAGE
    20 - 2.5.1 Construction
    20 - 2.5.2 Access
    20 - 2.5.3 Hatches
    21 - 2.5.4 Vents
    21 - 2.5.5 Security
    21 - 2.5.6 Earthing
    21 - 2.5.7 Marking
    21 - 2.6 UNDERGROUND STORAGE
    21 - 2.6.1 General
    21 - 2.6.2 Underground magazines
    23 - SECTION 3 SEGREGATION AND SEPARATION DISTANCES
    23 - 3.1 SEGREGATION
    23 - 3.1.1 Classification code
    23 - 3.1.2 Compatibility
    24 - 3.2 SEPARATION DISTANCES - CLASS 1 EXPLOSIVES
    24 - 3.2.1 General
    25 - 3.2.2 Resultant division
    26 - 3.2.3 Separation distances between storage of detonators and explosives
    26 - 3.2.4 Separation distances between storage of explosives and associated works
    26 - 3.2.5 Separation distances between storage of explosives and protected works
    29 - 3.2.6 Separation distances for division 1.4 explosives
    29 - 3.3 SEPARATION DISTANCES - OTHER THAN CLASS 1 EXPLOSIVES
    31 - 3.4 BLACK POWDER
    31 - 3.5 SAFETY AND POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGES
    32 - SECTION 4 MANAGEMENT OF MAGAZINES
    32 - 4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    32 - 4.1.1 Handling
    32 - 4.1.2 Packaging
    32 - 4.1.3 Safety equipment
    32 - 4.2 PERSON IN CHARGE OF A MAGAZINE
    32 - 4.2.1 General
    32 - 4.2.2 Duties
    32 - 4.3 HOUSEKEEPING
    32 - 4.3.1 Prohibited articles and materials
    33 - 4.3.2 Cleanliness
    33 - 4.3.3 Opening packages
    33 - 4.4 MAINTENANCE
    34 - 4.5 MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
    34 - 4.5.1 General
    34 - 4.5.2 Powered vehicles
    34 - 4.5.3 Lifting appliances
    35 - 4.5.4 Pumps
    35 - 4.5.5 Miscellaneous equipment
    35 - 4.6 MANAGEMENT
    35 - 4.6.1 Magazine rules
    36 - 4.6.2 Operation of underground magazines
    36 - 4.6.3 Access to site
    36 - 4.6.4 Stacking packages
    36 - 4.6.5 Storage
    37 - 4.6.6 Issue
    37 - 4.7 RECORDS
    38 - SECTION 5 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
    38 - 5.1 THUNDERSTORMS AND DUST STORMS
    38 - 5.2 THEFT
    38 - 5.3 FIRE
    38 - 5.3.1 General
    40 - APPENDIX A - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    42 - APPENDIX B - MOUNDING OF MAGAZINES
    45 - APPENDIX C - FENCING OF MAGAZINES
    46 - APPENDIX D - RELOCATABLE MAGAZINES - CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
    54 - APPENDIX E - CONVERTED FREIGHT CONTAINERS FOR USE AS MAGAZINES - CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
    64 - APPENDIX F - RELOCATABLE MAGAZINES
    65 - APPENDIX G - UNDERGROUND MAGAZINES
    66 - APPENDIX H - UNDERGROUND WORKING PARTY MAGAZINES
    66 - H1 LOCATION
    66 - H2 DESIGN
    66 - H3 RELOCATABLE CONTAINERS
    66 - H4 QUANTITY
    66 - H5 SEGREGATION
    66 - H6 SECURITY
    66 - H7 STOCK CONTROL
    66 - H8 RELOCATION
    66 - H9 WARNING DEVICE
    67 - H10 FIRE
    67 - H11 MAINTENANCE
    67 - H12 RECORDS
    68 - APPENDIX I - STANDARDS FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES
    68 - I1 PLANT
    68 - I2 COMPONENTS
    70 - APPENDIX J - EXAMPLE OF A SET OF MAGAZINE RULES

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies requirements for the storage of explosives including pyrotechnics as defined in AS2187.0, and for the location, design, construction and maintenance of magazines. It applies to portable magazines, relocatable magazines, fixed or permanent magazines, bulk storage and underground storage. It does not apply to the storage of explosives and explosive ordnance for defence purposes which comply with the Defence Explosives Manual.

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    This Standard sets out requirements and precautions for the storage of explosives, including pyrotechnics as defined in AS 2187.0 and for the location, design, construction and maintenance of magazines. The Standard applies to the following:(a) Portable magazines.(b) Relocatable magazines.(c) Fixed or permanent magazines.(d) Bulk storage.(e) Underground storage.It does not apply to the storage of explosives and explosive ordnance for defence purposes where the provisions of the Defence Explosives Safety Manual are complied with.

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    Committee CE/5
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    First published in part as part of AS (E)A501-1940.Revised and redesignated AS A65-1946.AS CA23 Supplement first published 1948.AS CA23 first published 1949.Second edition 1952.Redated 1953.Redated 1955.AS CA23-1955 and AS CA23-1948 Supplement revised, amalgamated and designated AS CA23-1967.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 2187.1-1979.AS A65-1946 revised and redesignated AS 2188-1979.Second edition AS 2187.1-1984.Second edition AS 2188-1988.AS 2187.1-1984 and AS 2188-1988 revised, amalgamated and designated AS 2187.1-1998. Originated in part as AS (E)A501-1940. Previous editions AS 2187.1-1984 and AS 2188-1988. Revised, amalgamated and designated AS 2187.1-1998. Incorporating: Amdt 1-2000

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 1170.1-1981 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) Dead and live loads
    AS 2865-1995 Safe working in a confined space
    AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space
    AS 1170.2-1989 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) Wind loads
    AS/NZS 1768:2007 Lightning protection
    AS 1915-1992 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Battery-operated vehicles (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 3679.2-1991 Structural steel - Welded sections
    AS 1019-1985 Internal combustion engines - Spark emission control devices
    AS/NZS 2210.1:1994 Occupational protective footwear - Guide to selection, care and use
    AS 1019-2000 Internal combustion engines - Spark emission control devices
    AS 1530.1-1994 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Combustibility test for materials (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2270-1979 Plywood and blockboard for interior use
    AS 3000-1986 Electrical installations - Buildings, structures and premises (known as the SAA Wiring Rules)
    AS 1851.1-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
    AS 1170.4-1993 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) Earthquake loads
    AS 1678.0.0.001-1994 Emergency procedure guide - Transport - Vehicle fire
    AS 1768-1991 Lightning protection
    AS/NZS 3679.2:1996 Structural steel - Welded I sections
    AS/NZS 3711.4:1993 Freight containers General purpose containers
    AS 1674.1-1997 Safety in welding and allied processes Fire precautions (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1538-1988 Cold-formed Steel Structures Code
    AS 2430.2-1986 Classification of hazardous areas - Combustible dusts
    AS 1850-1981 Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and fire testing
    AS 1170.4-2007 Structural design actions Earthquake actions in Australia (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 4326-1995 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS 1725-2003 Chain-link fabric security fencing and gates
    AS 1725-1975 Galvanized rail-less chainwire security fences and gates
    AS 2210-1980 Safety footwear
    AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 Structural design actions Permanent, imposed and other actions
    AS 2359.1-1995 Powered industrial trucks - General requirements
    AS/NZS 1554.1:2004 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
    AS/NZS 2270:2006 Plywood and blockboard for interior use (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2187.0-1998 Explosives - Storage, transport and use Terminology
    AS/NZS 1850:1997 Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and performance testing
    AS/NZS 1554.1:1995 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
    AS 2187.2-2006 Explosives - Storage and use Use of explosives
    AS/NZS 1170.2:2002 Structural design actions Wind actions
    AS 2187.2-1993 Explosives - Storage, transport and use - Use of explosives
    AS/NZS 2272:2006 Plywood - Marine (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2796-1985 Timber - Seasoned hardwood - Milled products
    AS 1216-1995 Class labels for dangerous goods
    AS 1216-2006 Class labels for dangerous goods
    AS 2272-1979 Marine plywood
    AS 1170.3-1990 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) - Snow loads

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    AS 4326-2008 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS 2187.2-2006 Explosives - Storage and use Use of explosives
    AS 3007.5-2004 Electrical installations - Surface mines and associated processing plant - Operating requirements
    AS 2187.4-1998 Explosives - Storage, transport and use Pyrotechnics - Outdoor displays
    AS 2601-1991 The demolition of structures
    AS 2187.2-1993 Explosives - Storage, transport and use - Use of explosives
    AS 2187.0-1998 Explosives - Storage, transport and use Terminology
    AS/NZS 1020:1995 The control of undesirable static electricity
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