AS 2187.1-1998

1 - AS 2187.1-1998 EXPLOSIVES-STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND USE - STORAGE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.4.1 Explosive ordnance
7 - 1.5 NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
7 - 1.6 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
8 - SECTION 2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
8 - 2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVE-GROUND MAGAZINE SITES
8 - 2.1.1 Magazine sites
8 - 2.1.2 Separate magazines
8 - 2.1.3 Marking
9 - 2.1.4 Lighting
9 - 2.1.5 Lightning protection
9 - 2.1.6 Holding-down bolts
10 - 2.1.7 Shade roof
10 - 2.1.8 Coating of timber interiors
10 - 2.1.9 External protective finish
10 - 2.1.10 Locks
10 - 2.1.11 Door and lid restraint
10 - 2.2 PORTABLE MAGAZINES
10 - 2.2.1 General
10 - 2.2.2 Internal portable magazines
11 - 2.2.3 External portable magazines
12 - 2.3 RELOCATABLE MAGAZINES
12 - 2.3.1 General
12 - 2.3.2 Construction
16 - 2.3.3 Ventilation
17 - 2.3.4 Locking devices
18 - 2.4 FIXED OR PERMANENT MAGAZINES-ABOVE GROUND
18 - 2.4.1 General
19 - 2.4.2 Construction
20 - 2.4.3 Dimensions
20 - 2.4.4 Doors
20 - 2.4.5 Ventilation
20 - 2.4.6 Lightning protection
20 - 2.4.7 Lighting
20 - 2.4.8 Marking
20 - 2.5 BULK EXPLOSIVES STORAGE
20 - 2.5.1 Construction
20 - 2.5.2 Access
20 - 2.5.3 Hatches
21 - 2.5.4 Vents
21 - 2.5.5 Security
21 - 2.5.6 Earthing
21 - 2.5.7 Marking
21 - 2.6 UNDERGROUND STORAGE
21 - 2.6.1 General
21 - 2.6.2 Underground magazines
23 - SECTION 3 SEGREGATION AND SEPARATION DISTANCES
23 - 3.1 SEGREGATION
23 - 3.1.1 Classification code
23 - 3.1.2 Compatibility
24 - 3.2 SEPARATION DISTANCES - CLASS 1 EXPLOSIVES
24 - 3.2.1 General
25 - 3.2.2 Resultant division
26 - 3.2.3 Separation distances between storage of detonators and explosives
26 - 3.2.4 Separation distances between storage of explosives and associated works
26 - 3.2.5 Separation distances between storage of explosives and protected works
29 - 3.2.6 Separation distances for division 1.4 explosives
29 - 3.3 SEPARATION DISTANCES - OTHER THAN CLASS 1 EXPLOSIVES
31 - 3.4 BLACK POWDER
31 - 3.5 SAFETY AND POWER DEVICE CARTRIDGES
32 - SECTION 4 MANAGEMENT OF MAGAZINES
32 - 4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
32 - 4.1.1 Handling
32 - 4.1.2 Packaging
32 - 4.1.3 Safety equipment
32 - 4.2 PERSON IN CHARGE OF A MAGAZINE
32 - 4.2.1 General
32 - 4.2.2 Duties
32 - 4.3 HOUSEKEEPING
32 - 4.3.1 Prohibited articles and materials
33 - 4.3.2 Cleanliness
33 - 4.3.3 Opening packages
33 - 4.4 MAINTENANCE
34 - 4.5 MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
34 - 4.5.1 General
34 - 4.5.2 Powered vehicles
34 - 4.5.3 Lifting appliances
35 - 4.5.4 Pumps
35 - 4.5.5 Miscellaneous equipment
35 - 4.6 MANAGEMENT
35 - 4.6.1 Magazine rules
36 - 4.6.2 Operation of underground magazines
36 - 4.6.3 Access to site
36 - 4.6.4 Stacking packages
36 - 4.6.5 Storage
37 - 4.6.6 Issue
37 - 4.7 RECORDS
38 - SECTION 5 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
38 - 5.1 THUNDERSTORMS AND DUST STORMS
38 - 5.2 THEFT
38 - 5.3 FIRE
38 - 5.3.1 General
40 - APPENDIX A - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
42 - APPENDIX B - MOUNDING OF MAGAZINES
45 - APPENDIX C - FENCING OF MAGAZINES
46 - APPENDIX D - RELOCATABLE MAGAZINES - CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
54 - APPENDIX E - CONVERTED FREIGHT CONTAINERS FOR USE AS MAGAZINES - CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
64 - APPENDIX F - RELOCATABLE MAGAZINES
65 - APPENDIX G - UNDERGROUND MAGAZINES
66 - APPENDIX H - UNDERGROUND WORKING PARTY MAGAZINES
66 - H1 LOCATION
66 - H2 DESIGN
66 - H3 RELOCATABLE CONTAINERS
66 - H4 QUANTITY
66 - H5 SEGREGATION
66 - H6 SECURITY
66 - H7 STOCK CONTROL
66 - H8 RELOCATION
66 - H9 WARNING DEVICE
67 - H10 FIRE
67 - H11 MAINTENANCE
67 - H12 RECORDS
68 - APPENDIX I - STANDARDS FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES
68 - I1 PLANT
68 - I2 COMPONENTS
70 - APPENDIX J - EXAMPLE OF A SET OF MAGAZINE RULES

Specifies requirements for the storage of explosives including pyrotechnics as defined in AS2187.0, and for the location, design, construction and maintenance of magazines. It applies to portable magazines, relocatable magazines, fixed or permanent magazines, bulk storage and underground storage. It does not apply to the storage of explosives and explosive ordnance for defence purposes which comply with the Defence Explosives Manual.

This Standard sets out requirements and precautions for the storage of explosives, including pyrotechnics as defined in AS 2187.0 and for the location, design, construction and maintenance of magazines. The Standard applies to the following:(a) Portable magazines.(b) Relocatable magazines.(c) Fixed or permanent magazines.(d) Bulk storage.(e) Underground storage.It does not apply to the storage of explosives and explosive ordnance for defence purposes where the provisions of the Defence Explosives Safety Manual are complied with.

Originated in part as AS (E)A501-1940.
Previous editions AS 2187.1-1984 and AS 2188-1988.
Revised, amalgamated and designated AS 2187.1-1998.
Incorporating: Amdt 1-2000