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AS 2187.1-1998

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Explosives - Storage, transport and use Storage

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05-07-1998

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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

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.

Committee
CE/5
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 1782 9
Pages
65
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

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.

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

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

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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