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s 1571.6. Cargo Removal.
Any person having been notified, as consignee, of a shipment of explosives being in the hands of any carrier, within any city, city and county, county, fire protection district, or the state, shall remove the said explosives within 48-hours (Sundays and holidays excluded), after receiving such notification to a place meeting the requirements of these rules and regulations.
s 1571.7. Facility Designation.
The "Chief" having jurisdiction has the authority to and may designate the location for, and limit the quantity of, explosives which may be loaded, unloaded, or temporarily retained at any facility within his jurisdiction.
s 1572. General.
Unless otherwise set forth in the Article, blasting agents shall be used, handled, and stored, in the same manner as other explosives.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1572.1. Building Location.
Buildings or other facilities used for mixing blasting agents, shall be located, with respect to inhabited buildings, passenger railroads and public highways, in accordance with the Table of Distances of these rules and regulations.
(a) Any ammonium nitrate stored at a closer distance to the blasting agent storage areas than as provided in (b) below shall be added to the quantity of blasting agents to calculate the total quantity involved for application of the aforementioned Table of Distances.
(b) Minimum intra-plant separation distances between mixing units and the ammonium nitrate storage areas and blasting agent storage areas shall be in conformity with the Table of Separation Distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents from Explosives or Blasting Agents.
s 1572.2. Mixer Design.
The design of the mixer should minimize the possibility of frictional heating, compaction, and especially, confinement. Open mixers are preferable to enclosed mixers. Bearings and gears should be protected against the accumulation of ammonium nitrate dust. All surfaces should be accessible for cleaning. Mixing and packaging equipment should be constructed of materials compatible with the fuel-ammonium nitrate composition.
s 1572.3. Blasting Agent Composition.
The provisions of this Article shall be considered when determining blasting agent compositions. THE SENSITIVITY OF THE BLASTING AGENT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY MEANS OF A NO. 8 TEST BLASTING CAP AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND AFTER EVERY CHANGE IN FORMULATION, OR AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE "CHIEF" HAVING JURISDICTION.
(a) Oxidizers of small particle size, such as crushed prills or fines, may be more sensitive and hazardous than the ordinary prills and should be handled with greater care.
(b) No liquid fuel with flash point lower than that of No. 2 Diesel fuel oil (110F. minimum or equal) shall be used.
(c) Crude oil and crankcase oil shall not be used because they may contain light ends that offer increased vapor-explosion hazards or gritty particles that tend to sensitize the resulting blasting agent.
(d) If solid fuels are used, they shall be chosen so as to minimize dust-explosion hazard.
(e) Metal dusts (aluminum powder, etc.), peroxides, chlorates, or perchlorates shall not be used unless such operations are conducted in a manner approved by the "Chief" having jurisdiction.
(f) Unusual compositions shall not be attempted except under the supervision of competent personnel equipped to determine the overall hazard of the resulting compositions.
s 1572.4. Facility Washdown.
Washdown facilities shall be provided. An automatic water-deluge system with adequate capacity is required to protect mixers and the finished-explosive storage area in the plant. Floors shall be constructed so as to eliminate open floor drains into which molten materials could flow and be confined in case of fire. The floors and equipment of the mixing and packaging room shall be washed down frequently to prevent accumulation of oxidizers or fuels and other sensitizers. The entire mixing and packaging plant shall be washed down periodically to prevent excessive accumulation of dust.200.26Z-21
s 1572.5. Smoking and Open Flames Prohibited.
Smoking or open flames shall not be permitted in or within 50 feet of any building or facility used for the mixing of blasting agents.
s 1572.6. Rubbish Removal.
Empty oxidizer bags shall be disposed of daily in a safe manner.
s 1572.7. Quantity Limitations.
Not more than one (1) day's production of blasting agents or the limit determined by the Table of Distances, whichever is less, shall be permitted in or near the mixing and packaging plant or area. Larger quantities shall be stored in separate warehouses or magazines.
s 1572.10. Storage.
Blasting agents and oxidizers used for mixing of blasting agents shall be stored in the manner set forth in this Section.
(a) Blasting agents or ammonium nitrate, when stored in conjunction with explosives, shall be stored in the manner set forth in Article 4 for explosives. The mass of blasting agents and one-half the mass of ammonium nitrate shall be included when computing the total quantity of explosives for determining distance requirements.
(b) Semi-trailer or full-trailer vans used for highway or on-site transportation of the blasting agents are satisfactory for temporarily storing these materials, provided they are located in accordance with the Table of Distances with respect to inhabited buildings, passenger railways, and public highways and according to the Table of Separation Distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents from Explosives or Blasting Agents with respect to one another. Trailers shall be provided with substantial means for locking, and the trailer doors shall be kept locked, except during time of placement and removal of stocks of blasting agents. Trailers shall be secured to prevent unauthorized movement.
s 1572.20. Storage Building Locations.
Warehouses used for the storage of blasting agents separate from explosives shall be located as set forth in this Section.
(a) Warehouses used for the storage of blasting agents shall be located in accordance with the provisions of the Table of Distances with respect to inhabited buildings, passenger railways, and public highways, and according to the Table of Separation Distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents with respect to one another.
(b) If both blasting agents and ammonium nitrate are handled or stored within the distance limitations prescribed through Section 1582, one-half the mass of the ammonium nitrate shall be added to the mass of the blasting agent when computing the total quantity of explosives for determining the proper distance for compliance with the Table of Distances.
s 1572.30. Smoking and Open Flames Prohibited.
Smoking, matches, open flames, spark producing devices and firearms shall be prohibited inside of or within 50 feet of any warehouse used for storage of blasting agents. Combustible materials shall not be stored within 50 feet of warehouses used for the storage of blasting agents. Approved smoking areas shall be established.
s 1572.40. Building Maintenance.
The interior of warehouses used for storage of blasting agents shall be kept clean and free from debris and empty containers. Spilled materials shall be cleaned up promptly and safely removed. Combustible materials, flammable liquids, corrosive acids, chlorates or nitrites shall not be stored in any warehouse used for blasting agents unless separated therefrom by a fire resistive separation of not less than one hour resistance. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit the storage of blasting agents together with non-explosive blasting supplies.
s 1572.50. Stock Piling.
The height of piles shall not exceed seven (7) bags or six (6) feet. The width of piles shall not exceed twenty (20) feet and the length fifty (50) feet except that where the building is of noncombustible construction or is protected by automatic sprinklers the length of piles shall not be limited. In no case shall the ammonium nitrate be stacked closer than thirty-six (36) inches below the roof or supporting and spreader beams overhead, nor shall it be stacked closer than thirty (30) inches from the storage building walls and partitions. Aisles shall be provided to separate piles by a clear space of not less than thirty-six (36) inches in width. At least one service or main aisle in the storage area shall be not less than forty-eight (48) inches in width.
s 1572.60. Blasting Prohibitions.
Caked oxidizers, either in bags or in bulk, shall not be loosened by blasting.
s 1572.70. Personnel.
Every warehouse used for the storage of blasting agents shall be under the supervision of a competent person who shall be not less than 21 years of age.
s 1572.80. Facility Designation.
The "Chief" having jurisdiction has the authority to and may designate the location for, and limit the quantity of blasting agents which may be loaded, unloaded, reloaded, or temporarily retained at any facility within his jurisdiction.
s 1573. General.
Unless otherwise set forth in this Article, water gels shall be stored, and used in the same manner as explosives in accordance with the classification of the product.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. References: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1573.1. Mixing.
Water gels may be premixed at an explosives plant or mixed at the site immediately before delivery into the bore hole.
s 1573.2. Storage.
Ingredients for on-site-mixed water gels shall be stored as set forth in this Section.
(a) Ingredients in themselves classified as Class A or Class B explosives shall be stored in conformity with Article 4.
(b) Ingredients, other than ammonium nitrate, not in themselves classified as explosives, shall be stored in warehouses which shall be noncombustible or fire-resistive.
(c) Prilled, grained, or granulated ammonium nitrate shall be stored in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 490, 1967 Edition, Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate. If ammonium nitrate is stored in the vicinity of explosives or blasting agents, the separation distances specified in the Table of Separation distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents shall be observed.
(d) Liquid ammonium nitrate solutions shall be stored in tank cars, tank trucks, or permanent tanks in a location approved by the "Chief" having jurisdiction. Spills or leaks which may contaminate combustible materials shall be cleaned up immediately.
s 1574. General.
The provisions of this Article do not apply to small arms ammunition of .75 caliber or less when designated as a Class C explosive by the U.S.D.O.T. or to in-process storage and intraplant transportation during manufacture of any caliber small arms ammunition, small arms primers, smokeless powder and black sporting powder.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1574.1. Transportation.
Quantities, in shipping containers approved by the U.S.D.O.T., of not more than twenty (20) pounds of smokeless powder or not more than five (5) pounds of black sporting powder (or any combination thereof) may be transported in a private passenger vehicle without a permit.
s 1574.2. Magazine -When Required.
Quantities in excess of twenty (20) pounds (but not exceeding fifty (50) pounds) of smokeless powder, or not more than five (5) pounds of black sporting powder (or any combination thereof) may be transported in a private passenger vehicle when approved by the "Chief" having jurisdiction, provided however, that such powder shall be transported in separate portable magazines having wooden walls of at least one (1) inch nominal thickness.
s 1574.3. Transportation Prohibitions.
Transportation of quantities in excess of fifty (50) pounds of smokeless powder or five (5) pounds of black sporting powder is prohibited in a private passenger vehicle.
s 1574.4. Transportation -U.S. Department of Transportation.
Transportation of quantities in excess of fifty (50) pounds of smokeless powder or five (5) pounds of black sporting powder in other than a private passenger vehicle shall be in accordance with the U.S.D.O.T. regulations.
s 1574.5. Storage Containers.
All smokeless powder and black sporting powder shall be stored in U.S.D.O.T. approved shipping containers, or in a container approved by the "Chief" having jurisdiction.
s 1574.6. Product Display.
Not more than twenty (20) pounds of smokeless powder, in containers of one (1) pound capacity, or more than one (1) pound of black sporting powder shall be displayed in commercial establishments. (Note: These quantity limitations may be waived by the "Chief" having jurisdiction when the powders are not handled by the public.) Commercial stocks of smokeless powder over twenty (20) pounds (but not exceeding one hundred (100) pounds) and stocks of black sporting powder over one (1) pound (but not exceeding twenty (20) pounds) shall be stored in separate approved wooden boxes having walls and covers of at least one (1) inch nominal thickness. Not more than fifty (50) pounds shall be permitted in any one box.
s 1574.7. Commercial Stocks.
Commercial stocks of smokeless powder in quantities over one hundred (100) pounds (but not to exceed seven hundred fifty (750) pounds) and commercial stocks of black sporting powder in quantities over five (5) pounds (but not to exceed twenty (20) pounds) shall be stored in separate storage cabinets constructed of minimum one (1) inch nominal thickness lumber. Not more than four hundred (400) pounds of powder shall be permitted in any one cabinet.
s 1574.8. Quantity Limitations.
Quantities over seven hundred fifty (750) pounds of smokeless powder and over twenty (20) pounds of black sporting powder shall be stored in Class I magazines constructed as specified in Article 14.
s 1575. Primer Containers.
Small arms ammunition primers shall not be transported or stored except in the original shipping container approved by the U.S.D.O.T.
s 1575.1. Transportation.
Truck or rail transportation of small arms ammunition primers shall be in accordance with U.S.D.O.T. regulations.
s 1575.2. Transportation Prohibitions.
Not more than 250,000 small arms ammunition primers shall be transported in a private passenger vehicle.
s 1575.3. Separation From Flammable Liquids.
Small arms ammunition primers shall be separated from flammable liquids, flammable solids (as classified by the U.S.D.O.T.) and oxidizing materials by a distance of 25 feet, or construction specified in Section 1576.2.
s 1575.4. Required Magazine Use.
Quantities of small arms ammunition primers in excess of 750,000 shall be stored in magazines in accordance with Article 4.
s 1575.5. Storage Limitations.
Not more than 750,000 small arms ammunition primers shall be stored in any one building, except as provided in Section 1591.6; not more than 100,000 shall be stored in any one pile, and piles shall be at least 15 feet apart.
s 1576. General.
The provisions of Chapter 2-62, Part 2, Title 24, CAC, are hereby adopted by reference for the purpose of providing building regulations relating to explosives.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401, inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1577. General.
(a) Signs. Class I magazines shall be provided with signs on each side, reading "EXPLOSIVES -KEEP OFF" in RED letters not less than 4 inches in height having a stroke not less than 5/8 inch. The lettering shall be imposed upon a WHITE background. Location of the signs shall be within 100 feet of the magazine and shall be so placed that a bullet through a sign will not strike the magazine.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1578. General.
Class II magazines shall be of wood, metal, or fiber, or a combination thereof, or any equivalent construction as approved by the "Chief" having jurisdiction.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1578.1. Construction Materials.
Class II magazines shall be constructed as follows:
(a) Two inch nominal thickness hardwood, covered on the exterior with a minimum of No. 20 Manufacturers Standard Gage Steel, or,
(b) Two thicknesses of 1 inch thick plywood, covered on the exterior with a minimum of No. 20 Manufacturers Standard Gage Steel, or,
(c) Fiber, equal in strength to the wood as specified in Sections 1578.1(a) and 1578.1(b), covered on the exterior with a minimum of No. 20 Manufacturers Standard Gage Steel, or,
(d) A minimum of No. 14 Manufacturers Standard Gage Steel, lined on the interior with 1 layer of 1 inch thick plywood, or equivalent material.
All corners of Class II magazines shall be provided with substantial bracing or shall be of rabbeted joint construction. The interior shall have a smooth finish without cracks or crevices with all nails, screws, bolts and nuts countersunk. Exposed metal shall be covered so as not to come into contact with packages of explosives.
s 1578.2. Covers and Locking.
Covers for Class II magazines shall be provided with substantial means of locking. Openings shall be kept locked except during the placement or removal of explosives. Magazines left at locations, where no one is in attendance, shall be secured in place.
s 1578.3. Posting and Color.
Class II magazines shall be painted RED and shall bear lettering in WHITE, on all sides and the top, at least 3 inches high with a 1/2 inch stroke, which reads, "EXPLOSIVES."
Note: Smaller lettering than that specified may be used, when the size of the magazine prohibits use of the larger lettering.
s 1578.4. Ventilation.
Where necessary due to climatic conditions, Class II magazines shall be properly ventilated.
s 1578.5. Removal Provisions.
Class II magazines when located in warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments, or other approved locations, shall be provided with substantial wheels or casters to facilitate easy removal in the case of fire.
s 1579. General.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1579.1. Building Construction -Storage.
s 1580. General.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1580.1. Mixing Rooms -Blasting Agents.
s 1580.2. Electrical Supply-On-Site (Field Operated) Mixed Water Gels.
If electric power is used it may be furnished by cable from an outside source or by a self-contained motor generator. In the case of a self-contained power source, it shall be located at the end of the storage container opposite that at which the blasting agent is discharged. The power source shall have adequate capacity for the loads to be expected and it shall be equipped with overload protection devices in accordance with the provisions of Sub-Article E 430- C, Part 3, Title 24, California Administrative Code.
s 1580.3. Electrical Limitations -On-Site (Field Operated) Mixed Water Gels.
Electric wiring carrying voltages greater than 12 volts shall be in armored cable or in conduit and, if dry ingredients are employed, the wiring shall be in accordance with the provisions of Part 3, Title 24, California Administrative Code. The materials protecting the electric wiring must be of such composition so that they will not be chemically attacked by the ingredients being processed.
s 1580.4. Electrical Requirements -Water Gels Mixed Equipment.
Mixing equipment for on-site (field operated) mixed water gels shall comply with the requirements of this section.
(a) All electric motors, and electrically operated proportioning devices shall be electrically bonded.
(b) All electric motors and electrically operated proportioning devices used for dry ingredients shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article E 430, Part 3, Title 24, California Administrative Code.
(c) The entire loading and mixing equipment shall be cleaned periodically to insure against accumulations of ingredients.
s 1581. Table of Distances for Storage of Explosives
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Explosives Distance In Feet When Storage Is Barrloaded
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Pounds Pounds Inhabited Passenger Public Separation
Over Not Over Buildings Highways Highways of Magazines
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2 5 70 30 30 6
5 10 90 35 35 8
10 20 110 45 45 10
20 30 125 50 50 11
30 40 140 55 55 12
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40 50 150 60 60 14
50 75 170 70 70 15
75 100 190 75 75 16
100 125 200 80 80 18
125 150 215 85 85 19
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150 200 235 95 95 21
200 250 255 105 105 23
250 300 270 110 110 24
300 400 295 120 120 27
400 500 320 130 130 29
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500 600 340 135 135 31
600 700 355 145 145 32
700 800 375 150 150 33
800 900 390 155 155 35
900 1,000 400 160 160 36
1,000 1,200 425 170 165 39
1,200 1,400 450 180 170 41
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1,400 1,600 470 190 175 43
1,600 1,800 490 195 180 44
1,800 2,000 505 205 185 45
2,000 2,500 545 220 190 49
2,500 3,000 580 235 195 52
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3,000 4,000 635 255 210 58
4,000 5,000 685 275 225 61
5,000 6,000 730 295 235 65
6,000 7,000 770 310 245 68
7,000 8,000 800 320 250 72
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8,000 9,000 835 335 255 76
9,000 10,000 865 345 260 78
10,000 12,000 875 370 270 82
12,000 14,000 885 390 275 87
14,000 16,000 900 405 280 90
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16,000 18,000 940 420 285 94
18,000 20,000 975 435 290 98
20,000 25,000 1,055 470 315
25,000 30,000 1,130 500 340 112
30,000 35,000 1,205 525 360 119
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35,000 40,000 1,275 550 380 124
40,000 45,000 1,340 570 400 129
45,000 50,000 1,400 590 420 135
50,000 55,000 1,460 610 440 140
55,000 60,000 1,515 630 455 145
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60,000 65,000 1,565 645 470 150
65,000 70,000 1,610 660 485 155
70,000 75,000 1,655 675 500 160
75,000 80,000 1,695 690 510 165
80,000 85,000 1,730 705 520 170
85,000 90,000 1,780 720 530 175
90,000 95,000 1,790 730 540 180
95,000 100,000 1,815 745 545 185
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100,000 110,000 1,835 770 550 195
110,000 120,000 1,855 790 555 205
120,000 130,000 1,875 810 560 215
130,000 140,000 1,890 835 565 225
140,000 150,000 1,900 850 570 235
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150,000 160,000 1,935 870 580 245
160,000 170,000 1,965 890 590 255
170,000 180,000 1,990 905 600 265
180,000 190,000 2,010 920 605 275
190,000 200,000 2,080 935 610 285
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200,000 210,000 2,065 955 620 295
210,000 230,000 2,100 980 635 315
230,000 250,000 2,165 1,010 650 335
250,000 275,000 2,215 1,040 670 360
275,000 300,000 2,275 1,075 690 385
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Explosives Distances In Feet When Storage is Barrloaded
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Pounds Pounds Inhabited Passenger Public Separation
Over Not Over Buildings Highways Highways of Magazines
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2 5 70 30 30 6
5 10 90 35 35 8
10 20 110 45 45 10
20 30 125 50 50 11
30 40 140 55 55 12
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40 50 150 60 60 14
50 75 170 70 70 15
75 100 190 75 75 16
100 125 200 80 80 18
125 150 215 85 85 19
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150 200 235 95 95 21
200 250 255 105 105 23
250 300 270 110 110 24
300 400 295 120 120 27
400 500 320 130 130 29
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500 600 340 125 125 31
600 700 355 145 145 32
700 800 375 150 150 33
800 900 390 155 155 35
900 1,000 400 160 160 36
1,000 1,200 425 170 165 39
1,200 1,400 450 180 170 41
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1,400 1,600 470 190 175 43
1,600 1,800 490 195 180 44
1,800 2,000 505 205 185 45
2,000 2,500 545 220 190 49
2,500 3,000 580 235 195 52
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3,000 4,000 635 255 210 58
4,000 5,000 685 275 225 61
5,000 6,000 730 295 235 65
6,000 7,000 770 310 245 68
7,000 8,000 800 320 250 72
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8,000 9,000 835 335 255 75
9,000 10,000 865 345 260 78
10,000 12,000 875 370 270 83
12,000 14,000 885 390 275 87
14,000 16,000 900 405 280 90
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16,000 18,000 940 420 285 94
18,000 20,000 975 435 290 98
20,000 25,000 1,065 470 315 105
25,000 30,000 1,130 500 340 112
30,000 35,000 1,205 525 360 119
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35,000 40,000 1,275 550 380 124
40,000 45,000 1,340 570 400 129
45,000 50,000 1,400 590 420 135
50,000 55,000 1,460 610 440 140
55,000 60,000 1,515 630 455 145
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60,000 65,000 1,565 645 470 180
65,000 70,000 1,610 660 485 155
70,000 75,000 1,655 675 500 160
75,000 80,000 1,695 690 510 165
80,000 85,000 1,730 705 520 170
85,000 90,000 1,750 720 530 175
90,000 95,000 1,790 730 540 180
95,000 100,000 1,815 745 545 185
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100,000 110,000 1,835 770 550 195
110,000 120,000 1,865 790 555 205
120,000 130,000 1,875 810 560 215
130,000 140,000 1,890 835 565 225
140,000 150,000 1,900 850 570 235
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150,000 160,000 1,935 870 580 245
160,000 170,000 1,965 890 590 255
170,000 180,000 1,990 905 600 265
180,000 190,000 2,010 920 605 275
190,000 200,000 2,080 935 610 285
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200,000 210,000 2,065 955 620 295
210,000 230,000 2,100 980 635 315
230,000 250,000 2,155 1,010 650 335
250,000 275,000 2,215 1,040 670 360
275,000 300,000 2,275 1,075 690 385
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Notes to Table of Distances for Storage of Explosives
Note: 1 - "Barricaded" means that a building containing explosives is effectually screened from a magazine, building, railway, or highway, either by a natural barricade, or by an artificial barricade of such height that a straight line from the top of any sidewall of the building containing explosives to the eave line of any magazine, or building, or to a point twelve feet above the center of a railway or highway, will pass through such intervening natural or artificial barricade.
Note: 2 - "Natural Barricade" means natural features of the ground, such as hills, or timber of sufficient density that the surrounding exposures which require protection cannot be seen from the magazine when the trees are bare of leaves.
Note: 3 - "Artificial Barricade" means an artificial mound or rivetted wall of earth of a minimum thickness of three feet.
Note: 4 -When a building containing explosives is not barricaded, the distances shown in the Table shall be doubled.
Note: 5 -When two or more storage magazines are located on the same property, each magazine must comply with the minimum distances specified from inhabited buildings, railways, and highways, and in addition, they should be separated from each other by not less than the distances shown for "Separation of Magazines," except that the quantity of explosives contained in cap magazines shall govern in regard to the spacing of said cap magazines from magazines containing other explosives. If any two or more magazines are separated from each other by less than the specified "Separation of Magazines" distances, then such two or more magazines, as a group, must be considered as one magazine, and the total quantity of explosives stored in such group must be treated as if stored in a single magazine located on the site of any magazine of the group, and must comply with the minimum of distances specified from other magazines, inhabited buildings, railways, and highways.
Note: 6 -The permanent storage of more than 300,000 pounds of commercial explosives in one magazine or in a group of magazines which is considered as one magazine is not permitted except by specific approval of the enforcing official.
Note: 7 -This table applies only to the manufacture and permanent storage of commercial explosives. It is not applicable to transportation of explosives, or any handling or temporary storage necessary or incident thereto. It is not intended to apply to bombs, projectiles, or other heavily encased explosives and small quantities in commercial establishments.
Note: 8 -All types of blasting caps in strengths through No. 8 cap shall be rated at 1 1/2 pounds of explosives per 1,000 caps. For strengths higher than No. 8 cap, consult the chief having jurisdiction.
Note: 9 -For quantity and distance purposes, detonating fuse up to 60 grains per foot, shall be calculated as equivalent to nine (9) pounds of high explosives per 1000 feet. Heavier cord loads shall be rated proportionally.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code, Reference: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1582. Table of Separation Distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents from Explosives or Blasting Agents.
Notes to Table of Separation Distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents
from Explosives or Blasting Agents
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Donor Weight Minimum Separation Distance of Minimum
Receptor When Barricaded [FN2] Thickness of
(feet) Artificial
Barricades
[FN5]
(inches)
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Pounds Over Pounds Not Over Ammonium Blasting Agent
Nitrate [FN4]
[FN3]
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100 3 11 12
100 300 4 14 12
300 600 5 18 12
600 1,000 6 22 12
1,000 1,600 7 25 12
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1,600 2,000 8 29 12
2,000 3,000 9 32 15
3,000 4,000 10 36 52
4,000 6,000 11 40 52
6,000 8,000 12 43 20
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8,000 10,000 13 47 20
10,000 12,000 14 50 20
12,000 16,000 15 54 25
16,000 20,000 16 58 25
20,000 25,000 18 65 25
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25,000 30,000 19 68 30
30,000 35,000 20 72 30
35,000 40,000 21 76 35
40,000 45,000 22 79 35
45,000 50,000 23 83 35
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50,000 55,000 24 86 35
55,000 60,000 25 90 35
60,000 70,000 26 94 40
70,000 80,000 28 101 40
80,000 90,000 30 108 40
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90,000 100,000 32 115 40
100,000 120,000 34 122 50
120,000 140,000 37 133 50
140,000 160,000 40 144 50
160,000 180,000 44 158 50
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180,000 200,000 48 173 50
200,000 220,000 52 187 60
220,000 250,000 55 202 60
250,000 275,000 60 216 60
275,000 300,000 64 230 60
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Note: 1 -Separation distances to prevent explosion of ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate-based blasting agents by propagation from nearby stores of high explosives or blasting agents referred to in the Table as the "donor." Ammonium nitrate, by itself, is not considered to be a donor when applying this Table. If stores of ammonium nitrate are located within the sympathetic detonation distance of explosives or blasting agents, one-half the mass of the ammonium nitrate should be included in the mass of the donor. These distances allow for the possibility of high velocity metal fragments from mixers, hoppers, truck bodies, sheet metal structures, metal containers, and the like, which may enclose the "donor." These distances apply to the separation of stores only. The Table of Distances shall be used in determining separation distances from inhabited buildings, passenger railways and public highways.
Note: 2 -When the ammonium nitrate and/or blasting agent is not barricaded, the distances shown in the Table shall be multiplied by six. Where storage is in bullet-resistant magazines recommended for explosives, or where the storage is protected by a bullet-resistant wall, distances and barricade thicknesses in excess of those prescribed in the Table of Distances are not required.
Note: 3 -The distances in the Table apply to ammonium nitrate that passes the insensitivity test prescribed in the definition of ammonium nitrate fertilizer promulgated by the National Plant Food Institute; and ammonium nitrate failing to pass said test shall be stored at separation distances determined by competent persons and approved by the chief having jurisdiction.
Note: 4 -These distances apply to nitro-carbo-nitrates and blasting agents which pass the insensitivity test prescribed in the DOT regulations.
Note: 5 -Earth, or sand dikes or enclosures filled with the prescribed minimum thickness of earth or sand are acceptable artificial barricades. Natural barricades, such as hills or timber of sufficient density that the surrounding exposures which require protection cannot be seen from the "donor" when the trees are bare of leaves, are also acceptable.
Note: 6 -When the ammonium nitrate must be counted in determining the distances to be maintained from the inhabited buildings, passenger railways and public highways, it may be counted at one-half its actual weight because its blast effect is lower.
Note: 7 -If any receptor and donor are separated from each other by less than the specified "Minimum Separation Distance of Receptor," then such receptor and donor, as a group, must be considered as one magazine, and the total quantity of explosives and blasting agents stored in such group must be treated as if stored in a single magazine located on the site of any magazine of the group and must comply with the minimum distances specified from other magazines, inhabited buildings, railways and highways.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code.
s 1583. Application and Permit Forms.
The application and permit for explosives shall contain all the information on the following form and such other information as may be required by the issuing authority.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF ISSUING AUTHORITY
(See Section 12007 Health and Safety Code)
APPLICATION AND PERMIT --EXPLOSIVES
Application & Permit Application Date_________
No.________________
Fee: $2.00 100 lbs. or less Permit Date_________________________
$10.00 more than 100 lbs. (Min. 7 day waiting period)
1. Permittee:
Name____________________ Blasters Permit No._________________
Address ___________________________________________________
Color Color Drivers
Age___(Min. 21) Hgt___ Wgt___ Eyes___ Hair___ Sex___ Lic. No. _______
Representing ______________________________________________
2. Vehicle for Trans: Make____ Model____ Yr.____ Lic. No._______
State Registration_________Travel Route & Safe Stopping
Places_______________
3. Activity: Manufacture ( ) Store ( ) Receive and/or Transport ( ) Use ( )
Sell or otherwise dispose ( ) Oper. Terminal [FN<>] ( ) Park
Vehicle ( )
4. Matrial: Type of Explosive__________________Quantity________Lbs.
How and/or where stored_________________________________
How and/or where used___________________________________
I, the undersigned, certify that I understand and will abide by all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules or orders to perform those acts noted herein. I also understand that all unused inventory covered by the permit on or before the expiration date will be disposed of in the following manner:
(1) Returned to source
(2) Totally destroyed
(3) Turned over to the authority issuing the permit or reapply for a new permit.
_______________________________________________
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
APPROVAL
This permit is granted on _____________(Date) to perform those activities noted above, and will expire _____________(1 yr. max. from date of issue)
The permittee is limited to perform thses activities________times or during the tenure of the permit, subject to the conditions noted below. This permit is not transferable.
_______________________________________________
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Restricitions:
Distribution:
(1) Permittee
(2) Issuing Authority
(3) Division of Law Enforcement, Department of Justice, P.O. Box 13387, Sacramento, Ca 95813
(4) Chief fire authority where explosives to be stored or used.
[FN>] Terminal Approvals shall be forwarded to: Enforcement Services Division California Highway Patrol, P.O. Box 898, Sacramento, California 95804
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1584. Permits.
No person shall in any manner possess, keep, store, furnish, use, or dispose of any unmixed plosophoric compounds unless such person obtains a permit as provided by these regulations from the issuing authority designated by the governing body of the city, county, or city and county where the activity takes place.
Note: Authority cited: Section 12081, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 12000-12401 inclusive, Health and Safety Code.
s 1584.1. Transportation.
Unmixed plosophoric compounds shall be transported subject to their classification in accordance with U.S.D.O.T. regulations governing hazardous materials. When permitted and where unmixed plosophoric compounds are transported with cargoes containing classified explosives such transportation shall be regulated by applicable permits to transport explosives. When the quantity or class of initiating devices are deemed to be explosives under the regulations of the U.S.D.O.T., an appropriate permit to transport such explosives with unmixed plosophoric compounds shall be required. Any vehicle transporting plosophoric compounds shall be capable of providing reasonable security for the safeguarding of the material in a manner consistent with the requirements for safeguarding explosives.
s 1584.2. Storage -Warehouse.
The storage of plosophoric compounds in commercial warehouses shall not exceed 50,000 lbs. of materials classified as an oxidizing agent. The storage of all hazardous substances shall comply with the nationally recognized standards as published by the National Fire Protection Association. Unmixed plosophoric compounds shall be stored so that the individual components are separated by a space of at least 50 feet, or they shall be separated by a wall of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction, with any opening protected with an approved one-hour fire-resistive door. When the plosophoric compounds are separated by the minimum 50 feet, the intervening space may be utilized for the storage of other materials which under no circumstances are incompatible with any of the plosophoric compounds. Where any material is incompatible with any plosophoric compound such materials shall be separated from the plosophoric compound by a wall of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction, with any opening protected by an approved one-hour fire-resistive door.
Notwithstanding any provisions contained within the National Fire Protection Association standards referenced herein, the storage of all plosophoric compounds shall be secured against loss or theft.
s 1584.3. Storage -Field.
The quantities of unmixed plosophoric compounds commonly utilized in the field shall be stored in a suitable container which provides adequacy of security against theft or loss. Adequate security shall mean that which is equivalent to the security provided for explosive materials. Plosophoric compounds may be stored in a building, an igloo or army-type structure, a tunnel, a dugout, a bin, a box, a trailer, a semi-trailer or other mobile facility.
s 1584.4. Packaging.
No provisions of these regulations nor the standards referenced herein shall allow any person to repackage any compound from the original manufacturer's packaging unit. The manufacturer of plosophoric compounds shall package and ship only in units which have been determined to meet the standards for shipping of hazardous
Note: Authority cited: Section 34020, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 34001 to 34102, Vehicle Code.
s 1918. Title.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11349.1, Government Code. Reference: Sections 41954-41961, Health and Safety Code.
s 1918.1. Purpose.
These regulations establish minimum standards of fire safety for vapor recovery systems or components.
Any protective device or devices, including but not limited to impact valves, shear sections, flame arrestors or automatic fire checks may be required in addition to the components specified in these regulations, if in the judgement of the State Fire Marshal such additional means of protection from fire and explosion are necessary.
Note: Authority cited: Section 41956, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 41956 and 41958, Health and Safety Code. (continued)