Smoking, matches, open flames,
spark-producing devices, and other sources of ignition shall
not be permitted inside of or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of
any facility used for the storage of fireworks, smokeless powder,
small arms ammunition, or small arms primers.
Fire
protection portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as
required by Chapter 9 of this article wherever fireworks,
smokeless powder, small arms ammunition or small arms
primers are stored, manufactured, or handled.
Wherever fireworks,
smokeless powder, small arms ammunition, or small arms
primers are stored in quantities over the exempt amounts as
listed in Table 105.6.14 of this article, warning placards
designed and constructed as specified in NFPA 704 shall be
conspicuously posted in the following locations:
- At the entrance to any building where such materials are stored, and at such other locations as may be required by the Chief.
- At the main entrance to any area outside of a building where such materials are stored, or within such area, if no entrance is clearly defined.
- At such locations as required by the Chief.
Wherever fireworks, smokeless powder,
small arms ammunition or small arms primers are
stored, signs with letters at least 3 inches (76 mm) high on
a contrasting background stating "FIREWORKS,"
"SMOKELESS POWDER," "AMMUNITION," and/or
"SMALL ARMS PRIMERS" appropriately identifying
that type of material or materials involved, shall be conspicuously
posted at any location within a building and at
any location within an area outside of a building where
such materials are stored, and also at such other locations
as may be required by the Chief.
The storage, processing,
use or transportation of blasting agents shall be regulated
in the same manner as explosive materials.
The area located around a magazine shall be kept clear of brush, dried grass, leaves, trash, debris and similar combustible materials for a distance of 50 feet (7620 mm).
Storage of explosive materials
shall be in accordance with Sections 5604.12.1.1 through
5604.12.8.3.
No person shall possess,
keep or store any explosive material which is not
completely enclosed and encased in a tight metal, wooden,
or fiber container, except at one of the following locations:
- A plant for the processing of explosive materials.
- A laboratory.
- During blasting operations.
No person
having any explosive materials in his or her possession or
control shall under any circumstances permit or allow any
grains or particles of explosives to be or remain on the outside
of, or about, the containers in which the explosive
materials are kept.
Except
while being transported, containers of explosive materials
shall be kept or stored in an explosive vault or in an explosives
magazine.
No explosive material shall
be kept at any place where its accidental discharge would
cut off the escape of persons working therein.
Black
blasting powder shall not be stored with other Class A
explosive materials except in an explosives vault.
Explosive materials shall be
stored in an explosives vault.
Exception: Explosive materials in temporary storage
for immediate use may be stored in a portable
magazine.
Not more than 500
pounds (227 kg) of explosive materials shall be stored
in any one explosives vault.
Every explosives
vault used for the storage of explosive materials
shall be constructed and isolated as set forth in Chapter
9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (Building Code),
and located in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
I of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (Zoning
Code).
A legible printed sign with the
words "EXPLOSIVES VAULT—DANGEROUS" in
letters not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high shall be
posted in conspicuous locations on each side of the
entrance to any above-ground explosives vault and at
the entrance to any underground explosives vault.
No match, fire, or
lighting device of any kind except an electric flashlight
or electric lantern shall at any time be taken into an
explosives vault.
Igniters, detonators, fuses, boosters,
or other initiating devices shall not be stored in the
same explosives vault with explosive materials.
When explosive materials
or initiating devices (igniters, detonators, fuses, etc.)
are removed from an explosives vault, those which
have been longest in the vault shall be removed first.
Explosives vaults shall be kept clean and free from rubbish.
They shall not be used for the storage of any
material except explosive materials.
Keys or combinations
for explosives vault locks shall be kept in a safe
place. No unauthorized person shall unlock or remove
explosive materials from an explosives vault.
Not more than 100
pounds (45 kg) of explosive materials shall be stored or
transported in any one portable magazine.
Portable
magazines shall be painted red and shall bear lettering
in white, on all sides and top, at least 3 inches (76 mm)
in height and having a 1/2-inch (13 mm) stroke which
reads: "EXPLOSIVES."
Exception: Smaller lettering may be approved when
the size of the magazine prohibits the use of the
larger lettering.
Portable magazines shall be so
located and so protected as to prevent accidental impact
from vehicles or falling objects.
Igniters, detonators, fuses, boosters, or other initiating
devices shall not be stored or transported in the same
portable magazine with other explosive materials.
Portable
magazines left at locations where no person is in constant
attendance shall be secured in place.
Except
when necessarily opened for use by authorized persons,
portable magazines shall be kept closed and securely
locked at all times.
The storage and display
of black sporting powder shall be in accordance with
Sections 5604.12.8.1 through 5604.12.8.3.
Black sporting powder shall
be stored in shipping containers approved by the United
States Department of Transportation (DOT).
Storage requirements
are as follows:
- Commercial stock of black sporting powder shall be stored indoors.
- Quantities of more than 1 pound (0.45 kg) and not more than 20 pounds (9 kg) shall be stored in an approved portable magazine constructed in accordance with Los Angeles Fire Department Standard No. 40.
- Quantities of more than 20 (9 kg) pounds and not more than 500 pounds (227 kg) shall be stored inside an explosives vault that conforms to the requirements of Chapter 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (Building Code).
Display shall not be
accessible to the public and shall be limited to 1 pound
(0.45 kg) maximum.
The transportation
of explosive materials in any amounts, unless specifically
exempted herein, shall be in compliance with
Sections 5604.13.1 through 5604.13.9.2.5.
Specific exceptions to the transportation
of explosive materials are provided in Sections
5604.13.1.1 through 5604.13.1.8.
Rail common carriers
transporting dangerous cargo in compliance with
the provisions of the United States Department of
Transportation; and aircraft complying with applicable
regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Transportation within
the confines of a room, building or plant.
Signaling devices, such
as flares, colored lights, fuses or other devices customarily
used by railroads, public carriers, aircraft, and motor vehicles, or torpedoes customarily used by railroads
for signaling purposes.
Small arms
ammunition (under 75 caliber).
Chemicals in the form of medicine, when such chemicals
are securely packed in containers not exceeding 4
ounces in one outside package, and are prepared in
accordance with U.S. Pharmacopoeia Standards.
Transportation of explosive
materials by the U.S. Department of Defense, or by
Police or Fire Departments in the performance of duty.
Common carriers for
hire shall be permitted to transport not more than 100
pounds (45 kg) of smokeless powder packaged in original
United States Department of Transportation containers,
not exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) in any single
package, upon any public highway not designated in
regulations amended by the California Highway Patrol
as a route for the transportation of explosives.
Any vehicle regularly or
temporarily used in carrying or transporting explosive
materials shall, in addition to the above provisions, be
regulated by and comply with the applicable provisions
of the California Vehicle Code and the California
Health and Safety Code.
Permits and fees shall be
required as set forth in Section 105.7 of this article, except
for vehicles operating under valid permit from the California
Highway Patrol, as required by the California Vehicle
Code.
The use
of passenger vehicles for the transporting of explosive
materials is prohibited, except for the transporting of samples
and other small quantities not to exceed a total of 5
pounds (2 kg).
Vehicles used for the transportation of explosive materials
shall be equipped with springs, and have a solid
floor with well-maintained interior surfaces. Such vehicle
shall have a sturdy wooden body with wooden sides
and ends and with no exposed ferrous metal on the
inside thereof where explosive materials are carried,
except that portable magazines may be transported in
vehicles having exposed metal parts. The body shall be
completely enclosed, or shall be provided with a flame-resistant,
moisture-resistant tarpaulin for total covering
of all explosive materials carried.
Vehicles used for the
transportation of explosive materials shall comply with
Sections 5604.13.4.1 through 5604.13.4.3.
Facilities shall be provided
for securely lashing or bracing the load in place.
Warning placards
designed and constructed as specified by the United
States Department of Transportation shall be displayed
on each side, and at the front and rear of vehicles carrying
explosive materials.
At least two
approved portable fire extinguishers shall be carried in
accessible locations on every vehicle. One extinguisher
shall have a Class 2A rating and the other shall have a
Class l0B:C rating.
Vehicles used for the
transportation of explosive materials shall be properly
maintained, including brakes, headlights, warning devices,
and other parts thereof. The chassis, motor, body, and all
other parts of the vehicle shall be clean and free from surplus
oil and grease. Gasoline tank and piping shall be
secure and without leaks. Electric wiring shall be completely
insulated and properly secured.
Acts listed in Sections
5604.13.6.1 through 5604.13.6.5 are prohibited.
No person shall
carry matches, or any other flame-producing device,
firearms or loaded cartridges while on or near a vehicle
loaded with explosive materials.
Explosives shall not be transported
in a trailer, nor shall any trailer be attached to
any vehicle transporting explosives.
No person in,
upon, or near any vehicle carrying explosive materials
shall smoke or light any match or otherwise have or
produce any fire.
Blasting
caps or detonators shall not be transported on the same
vehicle with other explosives.
No motor vehicle
transporting explosive materials shall be left unattended
upon any street or highway except in extreme
emergency. Such vehicle shall be deemed attended
whenever the person in charge thereof is in or upon the
vehicle, or is in a position to observe the vehicle at all
times.
Special operating
requirements shall comply with Sections 5604.13.7.1
through 5604.13.7.6.
Every vehicle transporting
explosive materials shall follow the routes of travel
designated in regulations amended by the California
Highway Patrol and pursuant to the California Vehicle
Code.
Explosive materials
shall not be transported during the hours of 7:00
a.m. to 9:00 a.m., nor 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Except in an emergency
or as may be required by traffic regulations,
vehicles carrying explosive materials shall not be stopped or parked during the course of transit until the
point of delivery has been reached.
All vehicles or
group of vehicles transporting explosive materials shall
be attended by at least one competent person.
Explosive materials shall not
be piled above the level of the sideboards or tailgate of
the body of the vehicle in which they are carried.
Vehicles loaded with explosive
materials shall not be taken into a garage or other repair
shop for repairs or storage.
In the event of an accident
involving any vehicle transporting explosives on any public
street or highway, the driver of the vehicle or other person
in charge shall immediately take action to safeguard
and warn all persons who may be endangered thereby, and
notify the Department as soon as possible.
Packing and labeling
shall comply with Sections 5604.13.9.1 through
5604.13.9.2.5.
Packing shall comply with Sections
5604.13.9.2.1 through 5604.13.9.2.5.
Every carrier of
explosive materials shall exercise reasonable care to
make certain that all materials are safely and
securely packed.
No person shall
transport, or offer for transportation, explosive
materials which are not in safe containers and
securely packed.