N.J. Admin. Code § 12:190-5.18

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 12:190-5.18 - Storage within magazines

(a) All magazines shall be in the charge of a competent person at least 21 years of age.

(b) Explosives shall not be stored in any amount exceeding the quantity stated on the storage permit.

(c) Explosives may be stored unattended in types 1, 2, and 4 magazines.

(d) High explosives in excess of 50 pounds or more than 5,000 blasting caps shall not be stored in a type 2 indoor magazine.

(e) Explosives shall not be stored unattended in type 3 magazines.

(f) Low explosives in excess of 50 pounds shall not be stored in a type 4 indoor magazine. This quantity limit shall not apply to smokeless powder which is covered in N.J.A.C. 12:190-10.2.

(g) Any person storing explosive materials shall open and inspect his magazines at least every seven days. This inspection need not be an inventory, but shall be sufficient to determine whether there has been unauthorized removal of their contents.

(h) A permittee who intends to make modifications to or changes in a magazine, shall report such intention to the appropriate officials of the Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health, prior to modifying the magazine.

(i) Acquired additional magazines shall not be utilized without obtaining a valid permit for such magazine.

(j) Plans shall be submitted for approval, when required by the Commissioner, before magazines are constructed and used.

(k) Explosives materials within type 1, 2, or 4 magazines shall not be placed directly against interior walls and shall be stored so as not to interfere with ventilation. To prevent contact of stored explosive materials with walls, a nonsparking lattice work or other nonsparking material shall be used.

(l) Containers of explosive materials shall be stored by being laid flat with top sides up. Corresponding classes as defined in 40 CFR Part 173, grades, and brands of explosives shall be stored together within a magazine in such a manner that grade, brand, and USDOT class marks are easily visible upon inspection. Stocks of explosive materials shall be stored so as to be easily counted and checked.

(m) Except with respect to fiberboard or other nonmetal containers, containers of explosive materials shall not be unpacked or repacked inside a magazine or within 50 feet of a magazine, and shall not be unpacked or repacked near other explosive materials. Containers of explosives materials shall be securely closed while being stored.

(n) Tools used for opening or closing containers of explosive materials shall be of nonsparking materials, except that metal slitters may be used for opening fiberboard containers. A wood wedge and a fiber, rubber, or wooden mallet shall be used for opening or closing wood containers of explosive materials. Metal tools other than nonsparking transfer conveyors shall not be stored in any magazine containing high explosives.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:190-5.18

Administrative correction.
See: 29 N.J.R. 566(a).
Amended by R.2008 d.303, effective 10/6/2008.
See: 40 N.J.R. 2200(a), 40 N.J.R. 5818(a).
In (h), substituted "Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health" for "Workplace Standards".