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5604.3 Magazines
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STORAGE AMOUNTS AND MAGAZINE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPLOSIVES, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND FIREWORKS, 1.3G MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA
| NEW UN/ DOTn DIVISION | OLD DOTn CLASS | ATF/OSHA CLASS | INDOORa (pounds) | OUTDOOR (pounds) | MAGAZINE TYPE REQUIRED | |||||||
| Unprotected | Cabinet | Sprinklers | Sprinklers & cabinet | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||
| 1.1b | A | High | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | X | X | X | — | — |
| 1.2 | A | High | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | X | X | X | — | — |
| 1.2 | B | Low | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | X | X | X | X | — |
| 1.3 | B | Low | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | X | X | X | X | — |
| 1.4 | B | Low | 0 | 0 | 50 | 100 | 1 | X | X | X | X | — |
| 1.5 | C | Low | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | X | X | X | X | — |
| 1.5 | Blasting Agent | Blasting Agent | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | X | X | X | X | X |
| 1.6 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | X | X | X | X | X |
For SI: 1 pound = 0.454 kg, 1 pound per gallon = 0.12 kg per liter, 1 ounce = 28.35 g.
- A factor of 10 pounds per gallon shall be used for converting pounds (solid) to gallons (liquid) in accordance with Section 5003.1.2.
- Black powder shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, 3 or 4 magazine as provided for in Section 5604.3.1.
Explosive materials classified as Division 1.1 or 1.2 or formerly classified as Class A by the U.S. Department of Transportation shall be stored in Type 1, 2 or 3 magazines.
Exceptions:
- Black powder shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, 3 or 4 magazine.
- Cap-sensitive explosive material that is demonstrated not to be bullet sensitive shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 magazine.
For quantity and distance purposes, detonating cord of 50 grains per foot shall be calculated as equivalent to 8 pounds (4 kg) of high explosives per 1,000 feet (305 m). Heavier or lighter core loads shall be rated proportionally.
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