Explosives Regulations (C.R.C., c. 599)

Regulations are current to 2013-04-29 and last amended on 2009-06-01. Previous Versions

136. In this Part, “suitable receptacle” means a substantial box or substantial container,

  • (a) that may be placed inside a building that is not itself adapted for the keeping of explosives;

  • (b) the location of which is not changed from that prescribed by an inspector or under provincial or municipal law;

  • (c) that is kept away from goods of an inflammable nature; and

  • (d) that is of easy access for removal in case of fire.

137. In regard to any receptacle, the following provisions shall be observed:

  • (a) it shall be provided with a closely fitting lid secured by a lock, and hinges and fastenings, preferably of copper or brass, and otherwise closed and secured so as to prevent unauthorized persons having access thereto, and shall be kept locked except when required to be open for receipt or removal of explosives, or other necessary purpose;

  • (b) it shall be exclusively used for the keeping of explosives;

  • (c) it shall be made of wood, copper or other suitable material;

  • (d) the interior of the receptacle and all fittings therein shall be so constructed, covered or lined as to prevent the exposure of any iron or steel, or of any hard or gritty surface, or the entry, detaching, or accumulating of grit, iron, steel or similar substance;

  • (e) the interior of the receptacle shall be kept scrupulously clean; and

  • (f) the receptacle shall have the word “EXPLOSIVES” conspicuously displayed thereon on a contrasting background.

138. Explosives kept for use and not for sale shall not be kept on the same premises with any explosive that is not an authorized explosive or an explosive of Class 5 (fulminate).

139. No detonators shall be kept in a detached store or suitable receptacle in which explosives of Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 or safety fuses, fuse lighters, igniter cords or connectors are stored.

  • 140. (1) Subject to subsection (3), the quantity of authorized explosives that may be kept in a detached store, whether or not the explosives are kept in a suitable receptacle, shall not

    • (a) in the case of explosives of Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4, exceed 75 kg in the aggregate; and

    • (b) in the case of detonators, exceed 100.

  • (2) Subject to subsection (3), the quantity of authorized explosives that may be kept in a suitable receptacle shall not

    • (a) in the case of explosives of Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4, exceed 10 kg in the aggregate, of which not more than 5 kg shall be blasting cartridges; and them; and

    • (b) in the case of detonators, exceed 100.

  • (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in respect of safety fuses, fuse lighters, igniter cords and connectors.

  • (4) and (5) [Revoked, SOR/90-571, s. 2]

  • SOR/90-571, s. 2.