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5604.11 Explosives at Piers, Railway Stations and Cars or Vessels Not Otherwise Specified in These Rules and Regulations

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[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1571. General]

§1571. General. Except in an emergency and with permission of the “Chief” having jurisdiction, no person shall have or keep explosives in a railway car unless said car and contents and methods of loading are in accordance with the U.S.D.O.T. Regulations for the Transportation of Explosives.

[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1571.1 Cargo Delivery].

§1571.1 Cargo Delivery. No person shall deliver any explosive to any person who does not possess and present a valid permit, or copy thereof, to receive and transport from the “Chief” having jurisdiction and/or the California Highway Patrol. In addition to the permit requirements, rail or truck terminal personnel shall not deliver any explosive to any person unless such explosive conforms in all respects, including marking and packing, to the Regulations for the Transportation of Explosives.

[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1571.2 Placarding at Destination]

§1571.2 Placarding at Destination. Every railway car containing explosives which has reached its destination, or is stopped in transit so as no longer to be in interstate commerce, shall remain placarded as required until completely unloaded. After unloading, such placards shall be removed.

[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1571.3 Explosives Location]

§1571.3 Explosives Location. Any explosives at a railway facility, truck terminal, pier, wharf, harbor facility, or airport terminal, within any city, city and county, county, fire protection district, or the state, whether for delivery to a consignee, or forwarded to some other destination, shall be kept in a safe place which has been approved by the “Chief” having jurisdiction. In approving such location it is the intent that the explosives shall be isolated as far as practicable and in such manner that they can be easily and quickly removed.

[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1571.4 Cargo Delivery Times]

§1571.4 Cargo Delivery Times. Explosives shall not be delivered to or received from any railway station, truck terminal, pier, wharf, harbor facility, or airport terminal within a city, city and county, county, fire protection district, or the state between the hours of sunset and sunrise, except by special permit from the “Chief” having jurisdiction.

[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1571.5 Fire Department Notification]

§1571.5 Fire Department Notification. When explosives are brought into any city, city and county, county, fire protection district, or the state, by any means of transportation, for delivery to an intermediate receiver, consignee's agent or consignee, or to be forwarded to some other destination, the carrier performing the shipment shall immediately notify the consignee and when required, the “Chief” having jurisdiction of the arrival of the explosives, and if said consignee does not receive and remove the said explosives from the possession of the carrier within 48-hours (Sundays and holidays excluded), after such notification, then the railway, trucking firm, vessel agent, or airline shall remove the said explosives from the city, city and county, county, fire protection district, or state or to a permitted magazine or make a report to the “Chief” having jurisdiction, who shall see that the said explosives are moved to a place of safety.

[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1571.6 Cargo Removal]

§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.

[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1571.7 Facility Designation]

§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.

5604.12 General provisions

Storage of explosive materials shall be in accordance with Sections 5604.12.1.1 through 5604.12.8.3.

5604.12.1 Enclosed and encased

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.

5604.12.2 Outside of, or about, the container

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.

5604.12.3 Storage while not being transported

Except while being transported, containers of explosive materials shall be kept or stored in an explosive vault or in an explosives magazine.

5604.12.4 Cut off of escape

No explosive material shall be kept at any place where its accidental discharge would cut off the escape of persons working therein.

5604.12.5 Storage of black blasting powder

Black blasting powder shall not be stored with other Class A explosive materials except in an explosives vault.

5604.12.6 Explosive vaults

Storage in explosive vaults shall be in accordance with Sections 5604.12.6.1 through 5604.12.6.10.

5604.12.6.1 When stored

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.

5604.12.6.2 Maximum quantity

Not more than 500 pounds (227 kg) of explosive materials shall be stored in any one explosives vault.

5604.12.6.3 Construction and isolation

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).

5604.12.6.4 Signage

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.

5604.12.6.5 Source of ignition

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.

5604.12.6.6 Opening of package or container

No package or container of explosives shall at any time be opened in any explosives vault.

5604.12.6.7 Igniters

Igniters, detonators, fuses, boosters, or other initiating devices shall not be stored in the same explosives vault with explosive materials.

5604.12.6.8 Removed first

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.

5604.12.6.9 Kept clean and free from rubbish

Explosives vaults shall be kept clean and free from rubbish. They shall not be used for the storage of any material except explosive materials.

5604.12.6.10 Keys or combinations

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.

5604.12.7 Portable magazines

Storage in portable magazines shall be in accordance with Sections 5604.12.7.1 through 5604.12.7.7.

5604.12.7.1 Use

Portable magazines may be used for the transportation or temporary storage of explosive materials.

5604.12.7.2 Maximum material

Not more than 100 pounds (45 kg) of explosive materials shall be stored or transported in any one portable magazine.

5604.12.7.3 Magazine color and signage

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.

5604.12.7.4 Location

Portable magazines shall be so located and so protected as to prevent accidental impact from vehicles or falling objects.

5604.12.7.5 Igniters, detonators, fuses, boosters

Igniters, detonators, fuses, boosters, or other initiating devices shall not be stored or transported in the same portable magazine with other explosive materials.

5604.12.7.6 Not in constant attendance

Portable magazines left at locations where no person is in constant attendance shall be secured in place.

5604.12.7.7 Kept closed and securely locked

Except when necessarily opened for use by authorized persons, portable magazines shall be kept closed and securely locked at all times.

5604.12.8 Black sporting powder

The storage and display of black sporting powder shall be in accordance with Sections 5604.12.8.1 through 5604.12.8.3.

5604.12.8.1 Containers

Black sporting powder shall be stored in shipping containers approved by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT).

5604.12.8.2 Storage requirements

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).

5604.12.8.3 Product display

Display shall not be accessible to the public and shall be limited to 1 pound (0.45 kg) maximum.

5604.13 Transportation of explosive materials

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.

5604.13.1 Exceptions

Specific exceptions to the transportation of explosive materials are provided in Sections 5604.13.1.1 through 5604.13.1.8.

5604.13.1.1 Rail common carriers

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.

5604.13.1.2 Within a building

Transportation within the confines of a room, building or plant.

5604.13.1.3 Signaling devices

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.

5604.13.1.4 Small arms ammunition

Small arms ammunition (under 75 caliber).

5604.13.1.5 Chemicals in the form of medicine

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.

5604.13.1.6 U.S. Department of defense or by police or fire departments

Transportation of explosive materials by the U.S. Department of Defense, or by Police or Fire Departments in the performance of duty.

5604.13.1.7 Common carriers

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.

5604.13.1.8 California Vehicle Code and the California Health and Safety Code

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.

5604.13.2 Permits and fees

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.

5604.13.3 Vehicles for transporting explosives

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).

5604.13.3.1 Vehicles used for the transportation

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.

5604.13.4 Equipment required

Vehicles used for the transportation of explosive materials shall comply with Sections 5604.13.4.1 through 5604.13.4.3.

5604.13.4.1 Secure lashing

Facilities shall be provided for securely lashing or bracing the load in place.

5604.13.4.2 Warning placards

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.

5604.13.4.3 Portable fire extinguishers

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.

5604.13.5 Maintenance of vehicles

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.

5604.13.6 Prohibited acts

Acts listed in Sections 5604.13.6.1 through 5604.13.6.5 are prohibited.

5604.13.6.1 Flame-producing device

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.

5604.13.6.2 Trailers

Explosives shall not be transported in a trailer, nor shall any trailer be attached to any vehicle transporting explosives.

5604.13.6.3 Smoking or use of matches

No person in, upon, or near any vehicle carrying explosive materials shall smoke or light any match or otherwise have or produce any fire.

5604.13.6.4 Blasting caps or detonators

Blasting caps or detonators shall not be transported on the same vehicle with other explosives.

5604.13.6.5 Unattended vehicle

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.

5604.13.7 Special operating requirements

Special operating requirements shall comply with Sections 5604.13.7.1 through 5604.13.7.6.

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