Victorian Consolidated Regulations

Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2000 - SECT 326

Storage of ammonium nitrate for the manufacture of explosive mixtures

326. Storage of ammonium nitrate for the manufacture of explosive mixtures



(1) The holder of a licence under this Part who stores ammonium nitrate must
ensure that the ammonium nitrate is stored in accordance with AS4326.

(2) The holder of a licence under this Part and a person controlling or
managing the storage of ammonium nitrate must ensure-

   (a)  that the external area within 10 metres of the walls of an ammonium
        nitrate store is kept free from rubbish and dry grass; and



   (b)  that a notice showing the words-

AMMONIUM NITRATE NO SMOKING OR FLAME- in conspicuous letters at least 50 mm.
high is prominently displayed outside each entrance of an ammonium nitrate
store