New South Wales Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

DANGEROUS GOODS (GENERAL) REGULATION 1999 - REG 119

119 Keeping of certain propellant powder and fireworks

(1) An internal magazine for the keeping of propellant powder (being dangerous goods of Class 1.3) or fireworks must be:

(a) a receptacle constructed, painted, marked and fitted as described in clause 118 (1) and (3), or

(b) a cabinet conforming (unless otherwise approved) to the following requirements:

(i) the walls, floor, door or doors and roof must be of double-walled sheet steel construction, with a space between the walls not less than 40 millimetres in width either left empty or filled with non-combustible insulation, and

(ii) the door or doors must be self-closing, close-fitting, held shut by catches at not fewer than 2 points and fitted with a lock, and

(iii) the word “EXPLOSIVES” and the licensed capacity of the magazine must be clearly marked on its outside in white letters on a red background.

(2) A person who keeps toy fireworks in a quantity in excess of one tonne must keep them under dry conditions in a building or freight container that is kept securely locked at all times except when a trustworthy person of or over the age of 18 years is in the building or by the freight container and exercising supervision over the fireworks.

Penalty: Contravention of this clause is an offence and is punishable in accordance with clause 340.