Explosives Regulations, 2013

Marginal note:Storage requirements — storage unit

427 When fireworks are stored in a storage unit,

• (a) the storage unit must be located in a dry place, away from flammable substances and sources of ignition;

• (b) the storage unit must be constructed and maintained to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents from weather;

• (c) if the storage unit is a container, it must not impede exit in case of fire;

• (d) if the storage unit is not a container, all exits must be kept unobstructed;

• (e) any shelving in the storage unit must be made from a non-sparking material (for example, wood or painted metal);

• (f) nothing other than explosives classified as type F may be stored in the storage unit;

• (g) electric matches must be stored separately from other explosives (for example, on different shelves or separated by a wooden partition);

• (h) the storage unit must be attended when it is unlocked;

• (i) the storage unit must be kept clean, dry, organized and free of grit;

• (j) any spill, leakage or other contamination in the storage unit must be cleaned up immediately;

• (k) precautions that minimize the likelihood of fire in or near the storage unit must be taken; and

• (l) a sign that displays the words “Danger — Fire Hazard/Risque d’incendie” in letters at least 10 cm high and that prohibits smoking using letters, or a symbol, at least 10 cm high must be posted on the storage unit in a clearly visible location.